WCC grad Alex Spencer exemplifies next generation of transportation workforce
Fran LeFort - August 10, 2022
WCC is educating a nimble, highly skilled workforce for the next generation of automated transportation and mobility, and recent graduate Alex Spencer is poised to become one of those new leaders.
View Post : WCC grad Alex Spencer exemplifies next generation of transportation workforcetags: Launch, On The Record, December 2022, Automotive Services, Advanced Transportation, CCAT, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine, Alumni Profile, Automotive, Launch Fall 2022
WCC STEM Scholars program fuels passions for Harris sisters
Fran LeFort - August 07, 2022
STEM Scholars was established at WCC in 2018 to encourage and facilitate success for students seeking science, technology, engineering and math careers. It supports underrepresented students through multiple grants.
View Post : WCC STEM Scholars program fuels passions for Harris sisterstags: Launch, On The Record, STEM, Transfer, Launch Fall 2022, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine, 3D Animation, STEM Scholars Program, September 2022, Student Profile
Goldwater Scholar on track to be next WCC alumna turned STEM star
Fran LeFort - August 06, 2022
Look no further than recent alumna Alex Chumney’s achievements to see WCC’s relevance in bringing up the next generation of STEM leaders.
View Post : Goldwater Scholar on track to be next WCC alumna turned STEM startags: Launch Fall 2022, Alumni Profile, Automotive Cybersecurity, Launch, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine, STEM, cybersecurity, NASA, STEM Scholars Program
WCC offers first 'Z-Degree,' associate degree program with zero textbook costs
Rich Rezler - July 29, 2022
Continuing its commitment to keep higher education affordable, WCC has made it possible for a student to earn an associate degree without ever purchasing a textbook.
View Post : WCC offers first 'Z-Degree,' associate degree program with zero textbook coststags: On The Record, Affordability, Open Education Resources, Z-Degree, September 2022
Washtenaw Community College and Trainco partner to fill truck driving talent pipeline
Fran LeFort - July 28, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is partnering with Trainco Truck Driving Schools to offer a full-service CDL-A educational training program to help fill critical workforce needs.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College and Trainco partner to fill truck driving talent pipelinetags: Workforce Training, On The Record, Trucking, September 2022, Partnership, Industry, Workforce Development
WCC Collegiate Recovery Program receives grant from Jamie Daniels Foundation
Rich Rezler - July 27, 2022
The Collegiate Recovery Program at WCC received a grant from the Jamie Daniels Foundation that will endow a scholarship for a student in the program and assist in its quest to provide all WCC students with recovery support, connection and community to improve their health and well-being.
View Post : WCC Collegiate Recovery Program receives grant from Jamie Daniels Foundationtags: Collegiate Recovery Program, On The Record, September 2022, Student Services, Grants, WCC Foundation
Middle school students invited to Super STEAM Saturdays at WCC
Fran LeFort - July 26, 2022
WCC faculty members will lead interactive monthly workshops designed to expose students to the wide world of STEAM career options.
View Post : Middle school students invited to Super STEAM Saturdays at WCCtags: STEAM, Community enrichment, Super STEAM Saturdays, Campus Events
WCC, faculty union agree to three-year contract
Fran LeFort - July 20, 2022
The WCC Board of Trustees has ratified a three-year contract between the college and its faculty union.
View Post : WCC, faculty union agree to three-year contracttags: Faculty Contract, Faculty, Press Release
Adult Transitions Pathways celebrates 141-member graduating class
Rich Rezler - July 15, 2022
“Before this program, I had zero hope for myself being successful. I dropped out my senior year of high school and that made me feel like I failed my family and I failed myself,” student speaker Jaden Dudley said. “But now we’re going to walk out of here with smiles wide and caps held high … because we’re graduates, baby!”
View Post : Adult Transitions Pathways celebrates 141-member graduating classtags: Adult Transitions Pathways, Graduation, Class of 2022, On The Record, September 2022
WCC hosts state's announcement of additional funding for Frontliners, Reconnect students
Fran LeFort - July 14, 2022
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II launched a statewide tour at WCC to spotlight Michigan's $6 million bipartisan investment in grant funding for Michigan Reconnect and Futures for Frontliners programs.
View Post : WCC hosts state's announcement of additional funding for Frontliners, Reconnect studentstags: Press Release, September 2022, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Michigan Reconnect, On The Record, Futures For Frontliners