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A student in Washtenaw Community College's welding lab.

New WCC program offers professional welding training one weekend day per week

The Weekend Welders program allows students to earn up to two welding certificates and an associate's degree by attending classes just one day a week over 11 semesters.

Caleb Dahl working in Computer Integrated Manufacturing class at Saline High School.
CTE millage to go before Washtenaw County voters as CTE program demand increases

A new report shows that over the last four years, while overall student enrollment in Washtenaw County has decreased, CTE program enrollment has increased by 69%. 

Economists Donald Grimes (center) and Dr. Gabriel Ehrlich (right) present the 40th annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report.
Annual report finds “headwinds” for Washtenaw County’s economic outlook

The 40th annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report, commissioned by Washtenaw Community College, was presented on April 24.

At an April 21 meeting at Eastern Michigan University, attendees wrote concerns about the future of school funding on sticky notes, grouping similar concerns together.
Washtenaw County families, educators grapple with “uncertainty” of Dept. of Education funding cuts

President Donald Trump's new policies and budget cuts have affected educational programs in the county, and residents and educators have been strategizing about what comes next. 

Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool in Ann Arbor.
Nonprofit to implement action plan for child care crisis in Washtenaw County

The Ann Arbor-based nonprofit Child Care Network has been chosen to lead Michigan’s Regional Child Care Coalitions for Washtenaw County and several other Michigan counties.

Wilson Marine Brighton aprentice Brad Tyler.
Apprenticeship fair offers paid, on-the-job training opportunities in Washtenaw County

A collaborative of 10 Washtenaw County organizations will host its second annual Apprenticeship Fair on May 1 from 4-7 p.m. at Ypsilanti Community High School.

Gordon "Big" Dooley with merchandise from his clothing line, Husky Life. Free coaching from the Small Business Success program helped Dooley refine his business plan.
New program offers free support for entrepreneurs in Washtenaw, Livingston, Monroe counties

From increasing search engine traffic to overcoming burnout, small business owners in Washtenaw County and beyond are benefiting from Ann Arbor SPARK's new Small Business Support program.

A flyer for "Building an Artistic Life: Arts Career Forum 2025."
WCC to host forum on pursuing artistic careers

Washtenaw Community College will host a free forum that aims to inspire and educate anyone interested in creative entrepreneurship, career-building strategies, and networking. 

Washtenaw County advocates work to end the “invisible” problem of human trafficking

Many county residents are working to raise awareness and implement solutions for an ongoing issue that often goes unnoticed and unaddressed.

A flyer for the Small Business Expo.
Small Business Expo to offer numerous resources for Washtenaw County entrepreneurs

The free event will feature guest speakers, a resource fair, panel discussions, and workshops, all designed to support aspiring and current entrepreneurs.

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