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WASHINGTON, D.C., November 6, 2019 — The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named Washington County Community College as one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America's community colleges. Based… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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