WCC News Story Archive: Workforce Training

2025 Auto Show Booth

WCC convenes mobility leaders to highlight workforce solutions at Detroit Auto Show

Fran LeFort - January 10, 2026

Washtenaw Community College will convene state and industry mobility leaders at the Detroit Auto Show for a forward-looking discussion on how education and workforce development are driving Michigan’s mobility future.

View Post :   WCC convenes mobility leaders to highlight workforce solutions at Detroit Auto Show

tags: Detroit Auto Show, Workforce Training, Electric Vehicles, Mobility, March 2026, Workforce Development, Advanced Transportation Center, On The Record

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WCC's new workforce lab is no-cost to county residents

Rich Rezler - November 17, 2025

WCC has launched a new Workforce Foundation Skills Lab, offering no-cost math and career readiness training.

View Post :   WCC's new workforce lab is no-cost to county residents

tags: November 2025, Workforce Foundation Skills Lab, Workforce Development, Non-Credit, On The Record, Workforce Training

Race to Talent

Race to Talent empowers employers through apprenticeship innovation

Fran LeFort - October 23, 2025

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host Race to Talent to help employers grow their workforce through on-the-job skills training and education partnerships. The free event will be from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, November 14, in the Morris Lawrence Building (Room 101) on the WCC campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive.

View Post :   Race to Talent empowers employers through apprenticeship innovation

tags: Workforce Development, Apprenticeships, Industry Partnerships, Workforce Training, Apprenticeship Programs

Mach E Mustang at Washtenaw Community College

'Power UP' Mobility Careers: Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast fuel workforce

WCC Public Relations - September 30, 2024

A new program between Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and Michigan Works! Southeast (MWSE) is fueling careers in the emerging mobility sector.

View Post :   'Power UP' Mobility Careers: Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast fuel workforce

tags: Workforce Training, On The Record, Michigan Works, October 2024, Workforce Development, EV, Mobility, Electric Vehicles

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U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for WCC

Fran LeFort - November 17, 2023

WCC received approval for its first U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program, serving as an intermediary in partnership with Toyota & Subaru of Ann Arbor.

View Post :   U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for WCC

tags: Workforce Development, Workforce Training, On The Record, December 2023, Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Programs, US Department of Labor

Advance Ypsi

Information sessions coming up for Ypsi residents to learn about new education and jobs training program

WCC Public Relations - November 13, 2023

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host two virtual information sessions in November for Ypsilanti adults and high school students interested in the new Advance Ypsi education and jobs training program.

View Post :   Information sessions coming up for Ypsi residents to learn about new education and jobs training program

tags: Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Advance Ypsi

Trainco truck by WCC sign

Trainco Inc. Truck Driving program expands at Washtenaw Community College

Kayla Gahagan - July 14, 2023

It was a good problem to have – too many students and not enough instructors. That was the case for Trainco Inc.’s Truck Driving program hosted at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) until recently, when a second instructor was added to accommodate the growing popularity of the program.

View Post :   Trainco Inc. Truck Driving program expands at Washtenaw Community College

tags: Workforce Training, Workforce Development, Trucking, Trainco

Skilled trades at WCC

WCC welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbor

Fran LeFort - June 16, 2023

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host a record number of more than 5,000 members from five national trades organizations this summer for training to advance their skills. WCC’s partnerships with skilled trades groups have been growing for decades and upcoming visits will result in a projected $20 million economic impact to Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor, according to Destination Ann Arbor.

View Post :   WCC welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbor

tags: Ironworkers, June 2023, Roofers Union, Workforce Training, United Association, On The Record, Skilled Trades, Cement Masons, Electrical Workers, Plumbers and Pipefitters

Semiconductor chip

WCC part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superiority

Fran LeFort - May 25, 2023

WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca joined Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II on Wednesday in announcing that the Great Lakes State is launching its largest-ever campaign to promote careers, recruit talent and attract new businesses to fill jobs in Michigan’s thriving semiconductor industry.

View Post :   WCC part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superiority

tags: Semiconductor, Workforce Development, Workforce Training

MOU signing

WCC launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiative

Fran LeFort - May 16, 2023

Washtenaw Community College will launch a new semiconductor technician training program to advance the electrification of the automotive industry.

View Post :   WCC launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiative

tags: Industry, EV, Workforce Training, Automotive, Workforce Development, Semiconductor

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