Washtenaw Community College

Public invited to Free College Week April 8-13 at Washtenaw Community College; over 120 class sessions offered

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 12.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 12.
  • Community members, business representatives, prospective students and others throughout Washtenaw County and beyond are invited to attend the more than 120 free online sessions.
  • In recognition of national Community College Month in April, WCC’s annual Free College Week is a unique opportunity to serve and engage the community that supports it by providing high quality learning experiences at no cost.
  • “We are the community’s college, and Free College Week is our way of thanking everyone for their support.

Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook focuses on the workforce of the future

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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TROY, Mich., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Automation Alley has published the second playbook of the 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series. The new digital playbook focuses on preparing a workforce for the needs of Industry 4.0 based on insights gathered at the Jan. 24 roundtable discussion, which featured participants representing technology, manufacturing, government and academia sectors.

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  • TROY, Mich., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Automation Alley has published the second playbook of the 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series .
  • The new digital playbook focuses on preparing a workforce for the needs of Industry 4.0 based on insights gathered at the Jan. 24 roundtable discussion, which featured participants representing technology, manufacturing, government and academia sectors.
  • This playbook outlines the workforce challenges and provides guidance for how companies can overcome them.
  • The playbook explores the pivotal role of the workforce in the age of digital transformation and offers strategies for cultivating a workforce that thrives in the digital era.

Agnes & Stephen Reading gift additional $1 million for WCC nursing students, now funding 20 full-ride scholarships

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agnes and Stephen Reading have endowed an additional $1 million to double the size of the Reading Nursing Scholarship program for Washtenaw Community College (WCC) students.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agnes and Stephen Reading have endowed an additional $1 million to double the size of the Reading Nursing Scholarship program for Washtenaw Community College (WCC) students.
  • The Ann Arbor philanthropists and WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca today announced the gift on campus alongside student benefactors.
  • The Reading Nursing Scholarship endowment now totals $2 million and provides 20 full-ride nursing scholarships each year for WCC students.
  • In 2022, the couple established the Reading Scholars program with a $1 million endowment to cover tuition, books, uniforms, clinical fees and other costs for nursing students.

Michigan invests millions to build the United States’ strongest semiconductor workforce through higher education

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced $4.6 million in grants and matching funds in recent weeks to support eight local higher education institutions’ semiconductor education and training programs.

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  • The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced $4.6 million in grants and matching funds in recent weeks to support eight local higher education institutions’ semiconductor education and training programs.
  • Michigan Technological University (MTU) is supporting a major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, including introducing Flexible Semiconductor Technician and Maintenance Micro-Credentials programming.
  • Wayne State University is creating three new programs in direct response to the workforce needs of Southeast Michigan.
  • "The U.S. is in need of a stronger semiconductor workforce, and Michigan is prioritizing it and leading the way,” explained MEDC’s Higher Education Partnerships Director Avazeh Attari .

Washtenaw Community College ahead of the curve with Esports arena, competitive teams

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the Esports industry continues to grow, especially at the collegiate level, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is ahead of the curve with its new Esports arena.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the Esports industry continues to grow, especially at the collegiate level, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is ahead of the curve with its new Esports arena.
  • Since the arena’s soft launch last spring, WCC’s Esports program has grown from two competitive teams, with the goal of soon adding a new all-women’s team.
  • Esports at WCC offers students a competitive advantage and positions them for success in the Esports industry and beyond.
  • Jay Howell, 19, of Ypsilanti, is dually enrolled as a WCC college student and a graduating Washtenaw Technical Middle College high school student.

U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for Washtenaw Community College

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has 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.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has 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.
  • The work that they do to make our community a great place to work and live is so vital.
  • USDOL Registered Apprenticeship programs are highly structured and have robust outcomes, with 90% of apprentices employed after completing an apprenticeship.
  • “We are thrilled that our college has received this approval to serve as an intermediary for USDOL apprenticeship programs.

Washtenaw Community College at North American International Auto Show: Preparing students for future EV workforce

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, highlighting education programs to prepare the workforce for the advancement of battery powered electric vehicles.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, highlighting education programs to prepare the workforce for the advancement of battery powered electric vehicles.
  • A leader among its peers in training students for mobility jobs of the future, WCC will be the only community college exhibiting at the Detroit Auto Show’s AutoMobili-D days on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 13-15.
  • As part of these new programs the college will build out a new battery lab and EV charging station training space.
  • The college offers a Cybersecurity Associate Degree, an Automotive Cybersecurity Certificate and other cyber certificates, in addition to transportation technologies programs.

Washtenaw Community College named Nursing Center of Excellence by National League for Nursing

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College has been named a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing, the only community college and one of just nine nursing programs nationwide to earn the honor this year.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College has been named a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing, the only community college and one of just nine nursing programs nationwide to earn the honor this year.
  • Centers of Excellence are named based on measurable demonstration of sustained excellence in faculty development, nursing education research, student learning and professional development and academic progression in nursing.
  • “Having gone through the nursing program at WCC, I would not expect less than a national excellence recognition,” Andrade said.
  • Nursing faculty member Pam Tolmoff said instructors strive for excellence while ensuring innovation, flexibility, collaboration, community engagement and evidence-based nursing education.

Amazon Officially Launches New Robotics Fulfillment Center in Detroit

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Today, Amazon celebrated the official opening of its new, state-of-the-art robotics fulfillment center with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, state and local elected officials, and community partners in Detroit, Michigan.

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  • Today, Amazon celebrated the official opening of its new, state-of-the-art robotics fulfillment center with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, state and local elected officials, and community partners in Detroit, Michigan.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230726351524/en/
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    "For nearly a decade, the State Fairgrounds sat as a vacant 140-acre eyesore producing nothing but weeds.
  • “We are thrilled to officially open our new Amazon robotics fulfillment center here in Detroit so we can continue to deliver for our customers in Michigan and beyond,” said Paola Lopez, Detroit Fulfillment Center Assistant General Manager.
  • “We are proud to partner with Amazon and have already begun recruiting Detroit residents for full-time positions at Amazon’s new Detroit robotics fulfillment center,” said Dana Williams, Chief Strategy Officer for Detroit at Work.

Lighthouse Connections Academy Recognizes More Than 140 Graduates From Across Michigan

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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TROY, Mich., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Michigan's Lighthouse Connections Academy's Class of 2023 was recently honored at an in-person graduation ceremony at Washtenaw Community College. All of the graduates online public school had the opportunity to accept their diplomas and toss their caps in recognition of this milestone accomplishment.

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  • All of the graduates online public school had the opportunity to accept their diplomas and toss their caps in recognition of this milestone accomplishment.
  • "The Class of 2023 is the fifth graduating class from Lighthouse Connections Academy and I continue to marvel at the work our students complete," said Lighthouse Connections Academy Executive Director Teresa Woods.
  • Among this year's Lighthouse Connections Academy seniors 36% plan to attend a 2- or 4- year college or university, 17% plan to enter the workforce and 16% plan to attend vocational or technical school.
  • Families interested in Michigan's Lighthouse Connections Academy are encouraged to attend an online information session to learn more, ask questions and discover if virtual school is the right fit for their student.