WCC News: Engineering

Jason Franchi

60 Stories: Marine started transition to Chemical Engineer at WCC

Kayla Gahagan - December 20, 2025

Jason Franchi never planned to go to college. He entered the Marines directly out of high school and served for five years. It wasn’t until he decided to sign up for classes at WCC that he envisioned life with a college degree.

View Post :   60 Stories: Marine started transition to Chemical Engineer at WCC

tags: 60 Stories, Engineering, Alumni Profile

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WCC launches new programs, freezes tuition

Fran LeFort - July 30, 2025

Washtenaw Community College will welcome the 2025 Fall Semester with five new programs designed to meet local workforce needs, while keeping in-district tuition frozen.

View Post :   WCC launches new programs, freezes tuition

tags: Semiconductor, Fall 2025, Construction Technology, August 2025, Tuition, Engineering, On The Record

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Skilled trades careers are high-tech, high-demand and high-wage

Rich Rezler - August 16, 2022

Professional trades careers in Michigan pay about 39% higher than the statewide average for all occupations. Those same careers often require less schooling and student debt than a four-year degree.

View Post :   Skilled trades careers are high-tech, high-demand and high-wage

tags: Automotive Services, Launch Fall 2022, Advanced Manufacturing, HVAC, Engineering, Automotive Powertrain Development, Construction, Transportation Technologies, Launch, Auto Body Repair, Welding and Fabrication, Motorcycle Service, Skilled Trades

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