60 Stories: Apprenticeship led to career as robotics technician
Terry Jacoby - March 25, 2026
Andrew Matthews completed the Magna Apprenticeship Program at WCC, earning a Robotics Technician certificate in the process.
View Post : 60 Stories: Apprenticeship led to career as robotics techniciantags: Robotics, Apprenticeship Programs, Launch Summer 2026, 60 Stories, Alumni Profile, Apprenticeships
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: On The Record, Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships, Mechatronics, MI FAME, FAME, March 2026
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: Apprenticeships, Workforce Training, Workforce Development, Industry Partnerships, Apprenticeship Programs
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: Center for Career Success, Awards, Apprenticeship Programs, On The Record, Apprenticeships, December 2024
So, you think college isn't for you? Alternatives start here, too!
WCC Public Relations - October 15, 2024
Concentrate Media story features Gen Z students skipping traditional college path by enrolling in other WCC programs.
View Post : So, you think college isn't for you? Alternatives start here, too!tags: Apprenticeship Programs, Fast Track Job Training, October 2024, On The Record
'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: Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeship Programs, Student Success, MI FAME, Apprenticeships, 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: Apprenticeships, USDOL Registered Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship Programs
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: December 2023, US Department of Labor, Workforce Training, On The Record, Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Programs, Workforce Development
ZOLLER investing in WCC and its own future workforce
Fran LeFort - December 29, 2022
ZOLLER is donating more than $200,000 in equipment to train WCC students on state-of-the-art tool measuring and inspection machines while developing a robust apprenticeship program that will hire and train 4-6 students each year for high-demand careers.
View Post : ZOLLER investing in WCC and its own future workforcetags: Launch, Workforce Development, Advanced Manufacturing, Launch Winter 2023, Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Programs
Hot Jobs: WCC partners with industry to fuel talent pipeline
Fran LeFort - December 29, 2022
WCC has always prioritized its partnerships with industry. But in a market where the need for skilled workers is greater than ever, the relationship seems more and more symbiotic.
View Post : Hot Jobs: WCC partners with industry to fuel talent pipelinetags: Launch Winter 2023, Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship Programs, Workforce Development, Computer Science, Apprenticeships, Launch, Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics