WCC News Story Archive

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WCC, Iron Workers extend partnership to educate, train workforce through 2030

Fran LeFort - July 20, 2023

Nearly 8,500 specialized tradespeople have trained at WCC since 2010.

View Post :   WCC, Iron Workers extend partnership to educate, train workforce through 2030

tags: Union, 2030, Contract, Ironworkers, Train the Trainer

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WCC supports MiLEAP's focus on increasing educational excellence statewide

WCC Public Relations - July 14, 2023

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca said Friday that the new Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is a positive step forward for all levels of education in the state.

View Post :   WCC supports MiLEAP's focus on increasing educational excellence statewide

tags: Higher Education, Education Partnerships, Early Childhood Education, MiLEAP

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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 Development, Trainco, Workforce Training, Trucking

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WCC kicks off 'Reconnect Week' July 17-18 for working adults to explore college opportunities, including new education and jobs initiative in Ypsilanti

WCC Public Relations - July 12, 2023

Ypsilanti residents invited to July 17 event highlighting the Reconnect Scholarship and Advance Ypsi; July 18 virtual event is for all who want to learn more about the state scholarship program

View Post :   WCC kicks off 'Reconnect Week' July 17-18 for working adults to explore college opportunities, including new education and jobs initiative in Ypsilanti

tags: Adult Learners, Michigan Reconnect, Advance Ypsi

Joe Hallisy, Creative Director

Award-winning creative manager got his start at WCC

Kayla Gahagan - July 04, 2023

Hallisy appreciated the approach to teaching the technical side of video production as well as the human and emotional side of capturing video. He puts those skills to use in his role as creative manager, collaborating with patients, faculty, hospital and university staff, executives, his own team and more.

View Post :   Award-winning creative manager got his start at WCC

tags: Video Production, What Do You Call, Career, Alumni Profile, Digital Media Arts, Summer 2023, Student Success, Digital Video Production, Launch

Statia Hamilton, Medical Instrument Technician

'I wanted a career, not a job' says Sterile Processing certificate graduate

Kayla Gahagan - June 29, 2023

Statia Hamilton always dreamed of a large family and a fulfilling career. Now, she has both.

View Post :   'I wanted a career, not a job' says Sterile Processing certificate graduate

tags: Launch, Allied Health, Career, Health Sciences, What Do You Call, Summer 2023, sterile procesing

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Trustees approve 2023-24 academic year department chairs

Rich Rezler - June 28, 2023

The Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees approved the Faculty Department Chair appointments for 2023-24 at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 27.

View Post :   Trustees approve 2023-24 academic year department chairs

tags: Board of Trustees, Faculty Department Chair

Video Game Programmer

WCC grad living his dream programming video games in California

Kayla Gahagan - June 27, 2023

Tom Adams wanted something special to go alongside the digital animation credits he earned during his time at WCC – a portfolio that looked like no one else’s. So he made it happen.

View Post :   WCC grad living his dream programming video games in California

tags: 3D Animation, Summer 2023, What Do You Call, Student Success, Launch, Computer Programming, 2023

Radiographer

Radiography graduate found direction, career path at WCC

Kayla Gahagan - June 26, 2023

When Michelle Wilkins started in Washtenaw’s Radiography program, she hoped success would directly lead to a job in the Michigan Medicine hospital system.

View Post :   Radiography graduate found direction, career path at WCC

tags: Student Success, Launch, Summer 2023, Career, Radiography, What Do You Call

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Washtenaw County Vet Fest '23 comes to WCC campus on July 22

Rebecca Thomas - June 22, 2023

All Washtenaw County military veterans and their families are invited for a day of free food, fun and information at Washtenaw Vet Fest 2023 on Saturday, July 22.

View Post :   Washtenaw County Vet Fest '23 comes to WCC campus on July 22

tags: Wadhams Veterans Center, Veterans, Campus Events, Vet Fest

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