WCC students converting 1974 Volkswagen into electric vehicle
Fran LeFort - April 27, 2026
Students in Washtenaw Community College’s Transportation Technologies programs are bringing a 1974 Volkswagen Thing into the electric age by converting the vintage vehicle into a fully electric car as part of a hands-on learning project.
View Post : WCC students converting 1974 Volkswagen into electric vehicletags: Automotive Refinishing, Advanced Transportation Center, Auto Body, June 2026, On The Record, Automotive Services, Transportation Technologies, Electric Vehicles
60 Stories: Wilczynski started two careers at WCC
Fran LeFort - February 22, 2026
WCC has equipped Andrew Wilczynski for two careers. After earning a first degree in Transportation Technologies at WCC in 2016, Wilczynski returned to the college to study Cybersecurity.
View Post : 60 Stories: Wilczynski started two careers at WCCtags: Automotive Cybersecurity, Advanced Transportation Center, 60th Anniversary, Transportation Technologies, 60 Stories
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 Showtags: Detroit Auto Show, Workforce Training, Electric Vehicles, Mobility, March 2026, Workforce Development, Advanced Transportation Center, On The Record
From the President: Preparing the workforce of tomorrow starts today
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - November 17, 2025
At WCC, our mission has always been rooted in the future — preparing students not only for today’s jobs, but for the opportunities that will define tomorrow.
View Post : From the President: Preparing the workforce of tomorrow starts todaytags: Electric Vehicles, On The Record, Advanced Transportation Center, President's Column, Transportation Technologies, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, November 2025
60 Stories: WCC grad exemplifies next generation of transportation workforce
Fran LeFort - September 09, 2025
Washtenaw Community College is educating a nimble, highly skilled workforce for the next generation in automated transportation and mobility, and recent graduate Alex Spencer is poised to become one of those new leaders.
View Post : 60 Stories: WCC grad exemplifies next generation of transportation workforcetags: Advanced Transportation Center, 60 Stories, Alumni Profile
WCC hosting EV education panel at Detroit Auto Show Mobility Global Forum
Fran LeFort - January 09, 2025
Washtenaw Community College will host an electric vehicle panel discussion at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show Mobility Global Forum in downtown Detroit on January 16.
View Post : WCC hosting EV education panel at Detroit Auto Show Mobility Global Forumtags: Mobility, Electric Vehicles, North America International Auto Show, Advanced Transportation Center
WCC is paving the road of the EV ecosystem
Fran LeFort - August 31, 2023
Washtenaw Community College is pairing with industry and state agencies to lead the advancement of Michigan’s EV ecosystem, offering three new programs to train students for high demand, high-wage jobs.
View Post : WCC is paving the road of the EV ecosystemtags: Fall 2023, Advanced Transportation Center, Advanced Transportation, Electric Vehicles, Launch
WCC instructor highlights innovation at global conference
WCC Public Relations - December 01, 2022
Allen Day, a 24-year faculty member of WCC’s Transportation Technologies department, spoke during the International Conference on Innovation, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (ICIAITEE) held in November.
View Post : WCC instructor highlights innovation at global conferencetags: Transportation Technologies, Advanced Transportation Center, Automotive Cybersecurity, Faculty Profile
WCC showcases EV and cybersecurity training at North American International Auto Show
Fran LeFort - September 13, 2022
WCC will attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, highlighting its programs to prepare the EV and mobility workforce of today and tomorrow.
View Post : WCC showcases EV and cybersecurity training at North American International Auto Showtags: EV, Transportation Technologies, Advanced Transportation Center, Smart Vehicles, North America International Auto Show, Mobility, Automotive Cybersecurity
WCC to show off Mustang Mach-E, highlight skills training at Careers of Today & Tomorrow
Fran LeFort - May 09, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will show off its Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle, its automotive cybersecurity workbenches and skills training pathways at Careers of Today & Tomorrow on Thursday, May 12, at the Southern Michigan Center for Science & Industry in Hudson.
View Post : WCC to show off Mustang Mach-E, highlight skills training at Careers of Today & Tomorrowtags: OER, Academic and Career Skills, Workforce Training, Workforce Development, ATC, Tuition, Advanced Transportation Center, Affordability