'Keeping DEI Top of Mind' is focus of September 29 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon
Fran LeFort - September 21, 2022
Ovell Barbee, former Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources officer Indiana University Health will be the featured speaker at the next Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon Thursday, September 29.
View Post : 'Keeping DEI Top of Mind' is focus of September 29 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheontags: Washtenaw Economic Club, Diversity
Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor ups annual donation to nearly $90K
Rich Rezler - September 15, 2022
The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor raised nearly $90,000 to put toward Kiwanis Scholarships at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor ups annual donation to nearly $90Ktags: Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, Scholarships, WCC Foundation
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: Automotive Cybersecurity, Transportation Technologies, Advanced Transportation Center, Smart Vehicles, Mobility, North America International Auto Show, EV
Bootcamps announced for cybersecurity shortages and innovative solutions to health care
Fran LeFort - September 09, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host two workforce training bootcamps this fall to fill critical talent needs in the areas of IT-cybersecurity and health care.
View Post : Bootcamps announced for cybersecurity shortages and innovative solutions to health caretags: Workforce Training, Health Care, Workforce Development, cybersecurity
WCC showcases new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, IT programs at September 8 open house
Fran LeFort - September 01, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host an open house and Computer Science and IT Expo from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 8, in its new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab. Current and prospective students interested in learning about the college’s programs for in-demand cyber careers and other computer science and technology programs are invited.
View Post : WCC showcases new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, IT programs at September 8 open housetags: cybersecurity, Automotive Cybersecurity, Business and Computer Technologies, IT, Computer Science, National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
Fall semester kicks off August 29 with new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, zero-cost textbook degree, academic programs
Fran LeFort - August 26, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is gearing up for a new academic year starting Monday, August 29, that features its first no-cost textbook associate degree, a brand new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab and frozen tuition for the fifth straight year.
View Post : Fall semester kicks off August 29 with new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, zero-cost textbook degree, academic programstags: Michigan Reconnect, September 2022, academic, Certificates, OER, Automotive Cybersecurity, Z-Degree, fall 2022, On The Record
WCC selected as educational partner for Amazon Career Choice program
Fran LeFort - August 25, 2022
WCC has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to academic degrees, professional development and personal enrichment courses.
View Post : WCC selected as educational partner for Amazon Career Choice programtags: Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Partnership, Amazon Career Choice, September 2022, On The Record
WCC adds 47 new alumni to its ranks through United Association partnership
Fran LeFort - August 19, 2022
It’s been a couple decades coming, but Carlos Rivera’s winding path to college graduation makes his new achievement all the sweeter.
View Post : WCC adds 47 new alumni to its ranks through United Association partnershiptags: Alumni, On The Record, September 2022, Graduation, United Association
Governor Whitmer joins United Association for Industry Day at WCC
Fran LeFort - August 18, 2022
Washtenaw Community College welcomed Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at the United Association’s Industry Day on Wednesday.
View Post : Governor Whitmer joins United Association for Industry Day at WCCtags: On The Record, Industry, United Association, Skilled Trades, September 2022
Skilled trades careers are high-tech, high-demand and high-wage
Rich Rezler - August 16, 2022
Professional trades careers in Michigan pay about 39% higher than the statewide average for all occupations. Those same careers often require less schooling and student debt than a four-year degree.
View Post : Skilled trades careers are high-tech, high-demand and high-wagetags: Motorcycle Service, Automotive Services, Launch Fall 2022, Advanced Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, Transportation Technologies, Welding and Fabrication, Construction, Automotive Powertrain Development, Launch, Engineering, HVAC, Auto Body Repair