Voices of Youth: Photography and poetry on mental health and racism
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New WCC initiative will train 300 Ypsi high schoolers and adults for high-demand careers
Lifting residents of the greater Ypsilanti area out of economic hardship and training them for well-paid jobs is the aim of the Advance Ypsi initiative.
Teacher and student from Ypsi school chosen to participate in international Bezos Scholars program
Bezos Scholars is a competitive leadership development program that annually chooses a cohort of 12 to 17 students from across the U.S. and Africa paired with an educator from the same school.
All Washtenaw County elementary students to receive $25 in free savings account through new program
Each young participant will start off with a free $25 deposit in a children's savings account, and students from lower-income families can receive an additional $475.
New EMU credential helps human service professionals relate to those with different experiences
The Human Service Professional course is designed for those studying or working in medicine, education, or law to learn stronger skills in assisting those they serve despite differences in lived experience.
Washtenaw ISD partners on initiative to make mathematics more relevant to students’ lives
The Tri-County Culturally Responsive Mathematics Summer Institute will relate mathematics to students' lives and interests. It's open to students in Washtenaw, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
Ypsi schools and other Washtenaw County organizations to host mental health awareness fair
Along with guest speakers with lived mental health experience, the event will feature community vendors presenting family activities, music, games, therapy animals, and snacks.
Ypsi schools to debut Arts Extravaganza, featuring students’ visual art, music, and dance
Student works will be featured both at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building, as well as online in a digital gallery.
Tech company donates $250k in equipment to WCC, launches apprenticeship program with free tuition
German tech company ZOLLER Inc., whose North American headquarters are in Ann Arbor, is seeking to engage with the Washtenaw County community and spark interest in tech and manufacturing careers.
Recently deceased U-M alum’s passion for queer community lives on in LGBTQ+ center “coming out fund”
Hollywood publicist Howard Bragman was interested in helping LGBTQ+ people steer through the experience of coming out, whether they were a celebrity or a University of Michigan student.
New WCC initiative will train 300 Ypsi high schoolers and adults for high-demand careers
Lifting residents of the greater Ypsilanti area out of economic hardship and training them for well-paid jobs is the aim of the Advance Ypsi initiative.
Teacher and student from Ypsi school chosen to participate in international Bezos Scholars program
Bezos Scholars is a competitive leadership development program that annually chooses a cohort of 12 to 17 students from across the U.S. and Africa paired with an educator from the same school.
All Washtenaw County elementary students to receive $25 in free savings account through new program
Each young participant will start off with a free $25 deposit in a children's savings account, and students from lower-income families can receive an additional $475.
New EMU credential helps human service professionals relate to those with different experiences
The Human Service Professional course is designed for those studying or working in medicine, education, or law to learn stronger skills in assisting those they serve despite differences in lived experience.
Washtenaw ISD partners on initiative to make mathematics more relevant to students’ lives
The Tri-County Culturally Responsive Mathematics Summer Institute will relate mathematics to students' lives and interests. It's open to students in Washtenaw, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
Ypsi schools and other Washtenaw County organizations to host mental health awareness fair
Along with guest speakers with lived mental health experience, the event will feature community vendors presenting family activities, music, games, therapy animals, and snacks.
Ypsi schools to debut Arts Extravaganza, featuring students’ visual art, music, and dance
Student works will be featured both at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building, as well as online in a digital gallery.
Tech company donates $250k in equipment to WCC, launches apprenticeship program with free tuition
German tech company ZOLLER Inc., whose North American headquarters are in Ann Arbor, is seeking to engage with the Washtenaw County community and spark interest in tech and manufacturing careers.
Recently deceased U-M alum’s passion for queer community lives on in LGBTQ+ center “coming out fund”
Hollywood publicist Howard Bragman was interested in helping LGBTQ+ people steer through the experience of coming out, whether they were a celebrity or a University of Michigan student.
