WCC News: March 2024

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Boot camps launching healthcare careers

Kayla Gahagan - April 03, 2024

WCC's 10-week Pharmacy Tech Boot Camp put Aiden Kinczkowski on a new career path.

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tags: Boot Camp, March 2024, Workforce Development, Pharmacy Tech, On The Record

Ashley Hudok

As adults go back to college at increasing rates, Ashley Hudok seeks second career

Rich Rezler - March 21, 2024

Amidst a national trend, WCC students like Ashley Hudok exemplify the diverse motivations driving adults to return to college.

View Post :   As adults go back to college at increasing rates, Ashley Hudok seeks second career

tags: On The Record, March 2024, Adult Learners

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

Freeman Gregory - March 13, 2024

Washtenaw Community College will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 12. The week will culminate in on-campus, in-person events Saturday, April 13.

View Post :   Public invited to Free College Week April 8-13; over 120 class sessions offered

tags: Community College Month, On The Record, Free College Week, March 2024

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2024 Start-Up Incubator Program: Applications open soon for June cohort

WCC Public Relations - February 21, 2024

The 2024 business Start-Up Incubator Program offered through The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been announced. The application window for the June cohort will open March 1.

View Post :   2024 Start-Up Incubator Program: Applications open soon for June cohort

tags: March 2024, Entrepreneurship Center, Start-Up Incubator, Business, On The Record, Entrepreneur

Home for summer?

Coming home for the summer? Let's hang out!

WCC Public Relations - February 15, 2024

Every summer, Washtenaw Community College welcomes thousands of guest students to its campus and online learning environment.

View Post :   Coming home for the summer? Let's hang out!

tags: Guest Student, Spring/Summer Classes, On The Record, March 2024

Students planting in the Bee garden.

WCC launches Center for Sustainability and Resilience

WCC Public Relations - February 08, 2024

In a significant step toward achieving sustainability goals and carbon emission targets on campus and building broader environmental consciousness, Washtenaw Community College has launched a new Center for Sustainability and Resilience.

View Post :   WCC launches Center for Sustainability and Resilience

tags: 2024, Sustainability, March 2024, Resilience, Environmental Science, On The Record

Equity in Action winners

Equity in Action Awards honor WCC faculty and staff, Sheriff Clayton

Rich Rezler - January 12, 2024

The Equity in Action Awards are presented annually during WCC's MLK Day Celebration, with one of the criteria for nomination being someone “who exemplifies the values and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., specifically in the areas of advocacy, leadership and service."

View Post :   Equity in Action Awards honor WCC faculty and staff, Sheriff Clayton

tags: Equity in Action, On The Record, March 2024, Diversity, MLK Day, Awards

Agnes & Stephen Reading with Reading Scholars

Agnes and Stephen Reading gift additional $1 million, now funding 20 full-ride nursing scholarships

Fran LeFort - January 09, 2024

Agnes and Stephen Reading have endowed an additional $1 million to double the size of the Reading Nursing Scholarship program for Washtenaw Community College students.

View Post :   Agnes and Stephen Reading gift additional $1 million, now funding 20 full-ride nursing scholarships

tags: Donation, Nursing, WCC Foundation, Reading Scholars, March 2024, Scholarships, On The Record

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Alumni Profile: Veteran helping advance the safety of intelligent vehicles

WCC Public Relations - December 12, 2023

Mike Rudisill played the long game when it came to his education at Washtenaw Community College. He showed up, stayed late, listened, studied and connected with his instructors. Today, he leads a team at an innovative tech company which focuses on future vehicle technology – from smart infrastructure, to autonomous vehicles, to driver experiences.

View Post :   Alumni Profile: Veteran helping advance the safety of intelligent vehicles

tags: March 2024, Veteran, On The Record, Launch winter 2024, Alumni Profile, Mechatronics, 2023

Bridge Award winner

Skyline counselor David Almassy wins 2023 WCC Bridge Award

Jenelle Franklin - December 08, 2023

First-year WCC student Aaralyn Huhn nominated Skyline High School counselor David Almassy for a WCC Bridge Award, which is awarded annually to a high school staff or faculty member who “built a bridge” to WCC.

View Post :   Skyline counselor David Almassy wins 2023 WCC Bridge Award

tags: Awards, On The Record, High School Partners Breakfast, March 2024, WCC Bridge Award, high school counselors

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