ANN ARBOR, Michigan (January 27, 2026) – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will spotlight Career and Technical Education (CTE) throughout February with a series of on-campus workshops, panels, and activities open to the public. Students, families, and community members are invited to explore more than 70 career pathways that lead to in-demand jobs.

WCC offers associate degrees and certificates for direct entry into careers in health care, business and IT, manufacturing, construction, transportation, and more.

February is National CTE Month, recognizing programs that help meet workforce needs. The U.S. is projected to face a shortage of 6 million skilled workers through 2032, according to the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE).

In addition to CTE Month events, WCC will host more than 220 high school students from across Southeast Michigan for a SkillsUSA competition in auto service, auto body, and welding. WCC will also welcome 80 students from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District for an on-campus immersion experience in construction, CNC, and radiography.

Below are featured CTE Month events open to the public. Here is a campus map for building locations. Additional CTE Month tabling dates, workshops, and events are listed on WCC’s CTE Month webpage.

Featured CTE Month Events (Open to the Public)

• Feb. 3 | 12–2 p.m. | Garrett’s — Sip Into Your Career! Dirty Soda Bar (No registration required)
• Feb. 10 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Garrett’s — Justice In Action: Careers That Make A Difference (Preregistration required)
• Feb. 11 | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Student Center (First Floor) — Precision Under Pressure: Operation Challenge (No registration required)
• Feb. 17 | 1:30–3 p.m. | Student Center Community Room — Pitch, Pivot, Prosper: Entrepreneurship Panel (Preregistration required)
• Feb. 26 | 12–1:30 p.m. | Business Education Building, Room 160 — Where Students Meet Industry: A Conversation in Tech (Preregistration required)

CTE MONTH
Learn more about Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month by visiting WCC’s CTE Month webpage, calling (734) 973-3651 or emailing jhovermale@wccnet.edu.

About Washtenaw Community College 

Washtenaw Community College (WCC), Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been opening doors to success for students and the community for 60 years, providing education and training in a wide range of associate and certificate programs in areas such as liberal arts, health care, business, STEM, advanced transportation, and mobility. WCC offers accelerated and online programs to meet student needs. The college also works through community, business, and union partnerships to develop specialized training programs to meet the region’s workforce needs.

For more information about Washtenaw Community College, visit www.wccnet.edu.