On The Record: Apprenticeships

FAME Signing Day

Next group of FAME apprentices start earn-while-you-learn program

Morgan Nalepa - June 16, 2026

Washtenaw Community College continues to strengthen the state’s advanced manufacturing workforce through its partnership with the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education.

View Post :   Next group of FAME apprentices start earn-while-you-learn program

tags: MI FAME, Advanced Manufacturing, FAME, Apprenticeships

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Keep Up The Good Work: Luanne Thomas Ewald, University of Michigan Hospitals

Luanne Thomas Ewald - June 02, 2026

Healthcare is constantly changing, and WCC has consistently demonstrated an ability to respond quickly to workforce needs by developing relevant, high-quality programs that prepare students for in-demand careers.

View Post :   Keep Up The Good Work: Luanne Thomas Ewald, University of Michigan Hospitals

tags: Surgical Technology, Sterile Processing, Medical Assisting, Cardiac Telemetry, On The Record, Apprenticeships, Keep Up The Good Work, June 2026

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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 technician

tags: Alumni Profile, Launch Summer 2026, Apprenticeship Programs, 60 Stories, Robotics, Apprenticeships

Early education teacher in classroom

WCC steps up to address Michigan's early education teacher shortage

Fran LeFort - March 04, 2026

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is playing a leading role in a new statewide initiative designed to address Michigan’s early childhood educator shortage, providing accessible pathways that help current and aspiring educators earn credentials and degrees while continuing to work.

View Post :   WCC steps up to address Michigan's early education teacher shortage

tags: Workforce, Apprenticeships, Teacher Preparation, Early Childhood Education, May 2026, On The Record

FAME apprenticeship program

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 applications

tags: Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Programs, On The Record, March 2026, MI FAME, Mechatronics, FAME

Race to Talent

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 innovation

tags: Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships, Workforce Training, Industry Partnerships, Workforce Development

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60 Stories: Apprenticeship program jumpstarts healthcare IT jobs

Terry Jacoby - September 25, 2025

Apprenticeships aren't just for the skilled trades anymore! WCC and Michigan Medicine have partnered on a paid apprenticeship program in Healthcare Information Technology, offering a fast track into one of today's most in-demand fields.

View Post :   60 Stories: Apprenticeship program jumpstarts healthcare IT jobs

tags: Fall 2025, Apprenticeships, Launch, 60 Stories, Information Technology

Apprenticeship Week

WCC hosting National Apprenticeship Week activities

WCC Public Relations - November 15, 2024

Washtenaw Community College will host National Career Development Week and National Apprenticeship Week activities November 18-22.

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tags: Career and Technical Education, Campus Events, Apprenticeships

White House ceremony

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 celebration

tags: On The Record, Center for Career Success, Awards, December 2024, Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships

Toyota apprentices

WCC places first Department of Labor registered apprentices

WCC Public Relations - October 12, 2024

Toyota of Ann Arbor selects apprentices for new Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program offered by WCC.

View Post :   WCC places first Department of Labor registered apprentices

tags: USDOL Registered Apprenticeship, On The Record, October 2024, Apprenticeships

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