WCC News Story Archive

First Gen Students

WCC supporting first-generation students

WCC Public Relations - November 23, 2023

Nationally, only 26% of first-gen students earn a degree compared to 82% of students with two parents who earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.

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tags: December 2023, First generation, Student Services, On The Record

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

WCC, Washtenaw County join forces to empower non-profit agencies

WCC Public Relations - November 16, 2023

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and Washtenaw County have partnered to offer a tailored training program that enhances the capacity and impact of local non-profit agencies.

View Post :   WCC, Washtenaw County join forces to empower non-profit agencies

tags: December 2023, On The Record, Non-profit training, Community Partnership

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 Training, Workforce Development, Advance Ypsi

Brandon Tucker, Benjamin Whisman, Kolbe Watson, Linda Blakey

WCC recognized as Veteran-Friendly School for sixth consecutive year

Fran LeFort - November 10, 2023

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for the sixth consecutive year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.

View Post :   WCC recognized as Veteran-Friendly School for sixth consecutive year

tags: Wadhams Veterans Center, Student Veterans, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Veteran-Friendly School, December 2023, On The Record

Veteran's Day flag-raising at WCC

Veterans honored during WCC ceremony November 9

Kayla Gahagan - November 02, 2023

America’s veterans will receive gratitude and recognition during Washtenaw Community College’s annual Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, November 9.

View Post :   Veterans honored during WCC ceremony November 9

tags: Student Veterans, Veterans, Wadhams Veterans Center

Washtenaw Economic Club

Washtenaw Economic Club hosts DTE executives for discussion on energy needs

Kayla Gahagan - October 31, 2023

The Washtenaw Economic Club will host its final luncheon event of 2023 with a session focused on energy needs.

View Post :   Washtenaw Economic Club hosts DTE executives for discussion on energy needs

tags: DTE Energy, Washtenaw Economic Club

Fall 2023 Corrections Academy graduation

Celebrating the Fall 2023 WCC Corrections Academy graduates

Rich Rezler - October 28, 2023

Family, friends and colleagues gathered in Towsley Auditorium on the WCC campus to celebrate the graduation of the 14-member WCC Corrections Academy Fall Class of 2023.

View Post :   Celebrating the Fall 2023 WCC Corrections Academy graduates

tags: Graduation, On The Record, December 2023, Correctons Academy, Class of 2023, Public Service Training

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WCC joins MEDC, universities in announcing major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroit

WCC Public Relations - October 23, 2023

Washtenaw Community College joined the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and other higher education institutions to announce the largest investment in state history to expand semiconductor education and training programs.

View Post :   WCC joins MEDC, universities in announcing major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroit

tags: Semiconductor, Mobility, Economic Development, December 2023, On The Record

Liberal Arts Week

Liberal Arts Week October 23-27 highlights career paths

WCC Public Relations - October 17, 2023

Washtenaw Community College will host Liberal Arts Week October 23-27 to highlight how skills obtained through a Liberal Arts Education empower individuals to a fulfilling career path.

View Post :   Liberal Arts Week October 23-27 highlights career paths

tags: Liberal Arts Week

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