News and Events

Educational Workshop Offered to Educators and Caretakers at WCCC

October 30, 2019
Educators and caretakers seeking to teach young children the joy of learning and experiencing the world to the fullest are invited to attend a special one-day event on October 19th: Building Bridges through Story and Song. Participants will learn ways to utilize story and song while working with children to… Read More

Totally Trades! Conference

October 7, 2019
Washington County – A day-long event designed to encourage self-identifying girls and gender-expansive youth to consider careers in fields traditionally underrepresented by women will bring together participants from schools throughout Washington County on Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Washington County Community College Campus. The Totally Trades! conference will feature… Read More

Learn to Cook World Cuisines with WCCC’s Culinary Adventures

October 2, 2019
If you’ve found yourself inclined toward the culinary arts but are looking for the right opportunity to learn hands-on with skilled, helpful teachers, Washington County Community College’s ongoing Culinary Adventures program may be the perfect addition to your plate. Every Tuesday night, Chefs Bobby and Suzie Lloyd instruct participants in… Read More

ENROLLMENT UP AT MAINE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES

September 26, 2019
AUGUSTA, ME – Preliminary enrollment figures at Maine’s community colleges show a 6.3 percent increase in enrolled students this fall compared to the same time last year. The increase is in sharp contrast to a nationwide trend of declining enrollments at two-year public colleges over the last several years. The… Read More

Wayde Carter Instructing Next Generation of Game Wardens at WCCC

September 23, 2019
Students seeking to expand their knowledge and passion for the work of Game Wardens are in good hands at Washington County Community College [WCCC] as a result of the recent hiring of Wayde Carter to full-time faculty status. Carter comes to the college from a well-distinguished career based on the… Read More

WCCC Expands Access for Adult and Working Students

August 6, 2019
If you’re an adult looking to change or jumpstart your career, there’s never been a better time to come to Washington County Community College [WCCC]. In an effort to reach out to community members to help empower lives through education, WCCC is offering new scholarships to assist adults in financing… Read More

WCCC Golf Tournament Bridges Sport and Student Support

June 26, 2019
For the past 18 years, golfers have congregated in the St. Croix Valley in July for one reason: to participate in the Washington County Community College Golf Tournament, an event that simultaneously represents camaraderie, competition, and support for the student community. What started as a somewhat modest get-together to raise… Read More

Interconnection Emphasized at WCCC Graduation

May 30, 2019
By midday on Friday, May 17th, 137 degrees and certificates were conveyed to the graduates of Washington County Community College during its annual ceremony. As important and valuable as said credentials are, both the graduates and those addressing them focused on a relationship fostered by the WCCC experience during the… Read More

WCCC Offering a Wide Range of Outdoor Activities for Summer

May 30, 2019
If you’re privileged enough to live in Eastern Maine during the summer, there’s no better way to make the most of it than getting outdoors – and Washington County Community College’s Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) is looking to encourage area residents to do exactly that. This year’s schedule offers several… Read More