WCC steps up to address Michigan's early education teacher shortage
Fran LeFort - March 04, 2026
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is playing a leading role in a new statewide initiative designed to address Michigan’s early childhood educator shortage, providing accessible pathways that help current and aspiring educators earn credentials and degrees while continuing to work.
View Post : WCC steps up to address Michigan's early education teacher shortagetags: Apprenticeships, Teacher Preparation, Early Childhood Education, Workforce
Earn While You Learn at WCC: FAME apprenticeship accepting applications
WCC Public Relations - February 16, 2026
March 21 is the application deadline for prospective student apprentices in the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Earn While You Learn at WCC: FAME apprenticeship accepting applicationstags: Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Programs, On The Record, March 2026, MI FAME, Mechatronics, FAME
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 innovationtags: Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships, Workforce Training, Industry Partnerships, Workforce Development
60 Stories: Apprenticeship program jumpstarts healthcare IT jobs
Terry Jacoby - September 25, 2025
Apprenticeships aren't just for the skilled trades anymore! WCC and Michigan Medicine have partnered on a paid apprenticeship program in Healthcare Information Technology, offering a fast track into one of today's most in-demand fields.
View Post : 60 Stories: Apprenticeship program jumpstarts healthcare IT jobstags: Fall 2025, Apprenticeships, Launch, 60 Stories, Information Technology
WCC hosting National Apprenticeship Week activities
WCC Public Relations - November 15, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will host National Career Development Week and National Apprenticeship Week activities November 18-22.
View Post : WCC hosting National Apprenticeship Week activitiestags: Career and Technical Education, Campus Events, Apprenticeships
WCC recognized for work with apprenticeships at White House celebration
Rich Rezler - October 30, 2024
Washtenaw Community College was recognized as an “Apprenticeship Ambassador” during a ceremony held at the White House in Washington, D.C.
View Post : WCC recognized for work with apprenticeships at White House celebrationtags: On The Record, Center for Career Success, Awards, December 2024, Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships
WCC places first Department of Labor registered apprentices
WCC Public Relations - October 12, 2024
Toyota of Ann Arbor selects apprentices for new Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program offered by WCC.
View Post : WCC places first Department of Labor registered apprenticestags: USDOL Registered Apprenticeship, On The Record, October 2024, Apprenticeships
'Signing Day' for advanced manufacturing apprentices welcomes new WCC students, employers
Fran LeFort - June 12, 2024
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) continues to lead the state and grow its advanced manufacturing technician apprenticeship program, adding new employers and student apprentices for the upcoming academic year.
View Post : 'Signing Day' for advanced manufacturing apprentices welcomes new WCC students, employerstags: Student Success, Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeship Programs, FAME, Apprenticeships, MI FAME
Apprenticeship Fair connects employers with job-seekers
Freeman Gregory - April 24, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will join the Job Developers Alliance (JDA) and its inaugural Apprenticeship Fair next week to showcase work-learn opportunities for students and partner with employers. The Wednesday, May 1, event is designed to connect those who want to earn trade or professional skills through hands-on experiences with local employers. The fair will be from 4-7 pm at Skyline High School, 2552 N. Maple Road, Ann Arbor.
View Post : Apprenticeship Fair connects employers with job-seekerstags: Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships, USDOL Registered Apprenticeship
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 WCCtags: On The Record, US Department of Labor, December 2023, Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships