Washtenaw Community College

Name

Washtenaw Community College

Legal name

Washtenaw Community College

Website

https://wccnet.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Community College

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce development training
• Skilled trades apprenticeship
• Associate degree programs
• Transfer pathway programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ann Arbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition and fees charged to students for credit and non-credit courses. In-district tuition is the lowest in Michigan. Online tuition rates have been reduced.
2. State Funding and Government Grants: State appropriations and federal grants supporting workforce development, skilled trades training, and educational programs including Advance Ypsi ($2.09M), M-STAR, Detroit Drives Degrees Community College Collaborative (D3C3), GM grants, and Michigan Reconnect Scholarship partnerships.
3. Foundation and Philanthropy: Donations and grants from WCC Foundation supporting student scholarships, emergency funds, laptop loan programs, and facility enhancements. Notable gifts include $117,020 Kiwanis Finish Line Scholarship and $75,000 laptop loan program commitment.
4. Union Training Programs: Revenue from hosting training programs for labor unions including United Association (plumbing/pipefitting), Ironworkers, Roofers, OPCMIA, and IBEW. Generates approximately $23 million annually for the local economy through thousands of union members training on campus each summer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Washtenaw Community College delivers credit and non-credit associate degree and certificate programs, workforce training, and union apprenticeship instruction. Offerings are delivered through on-campus classrooms, the WCC Online distance learning platform, a grant-funded Mobile Classroom, and extension centers in Ann Arbor and Livingston County. Specialized centers focus on cybersecurity, advanced transportation and EV/mobility, manufacturing, and healthcare workforce preparation.

Product overview

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is a community college offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs and workforce development services. The institution operates as a unified educational institution with multiple specialized centers and programs, including the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, Advanced Transportation Center, and STEAM programs. WCC provides credit and non-credit courses through on-campus, online, and mobile classroom delivery channels. The college's workforce development arm offers customized training and union apprenticeship programs, while its transfer programs facilitate student progression to four-year institutions. Key facilities include an EV and Battery Training Lab and a Mobile Classroom unit for community outreach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Quantifiable outcome

• 76.3% employment rate within 6 months of graduation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied WorkerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 202610-year extension of training partnership through 2035 continuing the union's National Instructor Training Program at WCC's campus. Has trained more than 700 roofing instructors since inception. Generates approximately $23 million annually for the local economy. Provides union members pathways to earn college credentials alongside union certifications.
• Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship program strengthening Michigan's advanced manufacturing workforce. Next group of FAME apprentices started program in 2026.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026New articulation agreement to help electrical workers earn college degrees while addressing nation's growing need for skilled trades professionals.
• Michigan State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Partnership for workforce development initiatives spanning K-12 students, community college trainees, and existing workers through WCC and Automation Alley for diamond growth semiconductor research.
• Automation AlleyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Workforce development partner with WCC and MSU for semiconductor and diamond growth research workforce initiatives.
• Fraunhofer USA Centers Midwest and Mid-AtlanticminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Technology partner in $3 million NSF Future Manufacturing grant for AI-driven diamond growth for semiconductor applications with workforce development component.
• Advance Ypsi Initiative PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2023$2.09 million grant to start Advance Ypsi initiative increasing educational and employment opportunities for underrepresented populations in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Focuses on mobility, manufacturing, and IT careers for high school students and adults over three years with emphasis on equity and workforce development. Part of broader regional effort involving multiple community colleges.
• United Association (UA) - Plumbers and PipefitterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2018UA holds its week-long Instructor Training Program in classrooms and laboratories across campus annually. Generates approximately $8 million economic impact with record attendance.
• IronworkerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2018Ironworkers hold annual Instructor Training Program at WCC bringing over 825 people and estimated $5 million economic impact to Washtenaw County.
• Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association (OPCMIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2018International union holding inaugural Instructor Training Program on WCC campus.
• Kennedy CareminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2018Home health care service provider partnering with WCC Workforce Development to create two-week Home Health Aide training program.
• McKinley, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2018Maintenance Apprenticeship Program partnership with WCC providing three weeks of apprenticeship readiness training leading to entry-level positions.

Scale indicators11 records

Direct peers

• Lansing Community College: Public Michigan community college serving the Lansing region with comparable associate degree, transfer, and workforce development programs including skilled trades and healthcare, directly comparable to WCC's mission and funding model.
• Henry Ford College: Public community college in Dearborn, Michigan offering associate degrees, certificate programs, and workforce training in advanced manufacturing and healthcare—directly overlapping WCC's CTE/transfer portfolio and serving a similar Southeast Michigan demographic.
• Schoolcraft College: Public community college in Livonia, Michigan with a comparable mix of transfer, workforce, and continuing education programs serving the western Wayne County corridor adjacent to WCC's service area.
• Oakland Community College: Largest community college in Michigan by enrollment, offering associate degrees, workforce training, and skilled-trades programs across Oakland County—comparable to WCC in scope, scale, and Michigan community college funding dynamics.
• Macomb Community College: Public Michigan community college in Warren with strong advanced manufacturing, automotive, and skilled-trades programs directly overlapping WCC's workforce-development focus and Michigan Reconnect-style state funding exposure.
• Grand Rapids Community College: Public community college in Grand Rapids offering associate degrees, workforce training, and customized corporate training—comparable to WCC in mission, transfer pathways, and reliance on state appropriations.
• Jackson College: Public Michigan community college providing associate degrees, vocational training, and university-transfer pathways; similar institutional scale and student demographics to WCC's service population.
• Mott Community College: Public community college in Flint, Michigan offering associate degrees and technical/skilled-trades workforce programs—comparable to WCC in CTE focus, Michigan funding exposure, and community-college governance structure.
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College: Public Michigan community college notable for its culinary, brewing, and skilled-trades training programs—comparable to WCC in applying specialized centers (like WCC's EV/Battery Lab) to regional workforce needs.
• Monroe County Community College: Public community college in Monroe, Michigan offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce training—comparable to WCC in scale, governance, and dependence on Michigan state appropriations and local millage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/washtenawcc
• Facebookfacebook.com/washtenawcc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/washtenaw-community-college

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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