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Every year, the rolling green hills of the St. Croix Country Club play host to Washington County Community College’s annual golf tournament, giving golfers from around the area the opportunity to compete with approximately 28 four-person teams. The tournament offers a host of prizes – including a loaded 2019 Jeep… Read More

If you’re interested in working with the public in a capacity that involves using a canoe, obtaining the certification to do so is an important part of the process. Fortunately, Washington County Community College has partnered with the American Canoe Association to offer a certification class in canoe instruction as… Read More

The highly-performing students of Washington County Community College (WCCC) were recognized at the institution’s annual academic awards banquet on Thursday, May 17th. During the presentation, which included a substantial buffet prepared by the college’s dining staff, the outstanding students in each department were recognized, honor cords were presented, and several… Read More

The perfect fit between an employer and an employee creates a new kind relationship that transcends mere business and enters the realm of family. Such instances happen when an individual’s vocation is synonymous with being sincerely engaged in their passion. On Thursday, May 10th, the faculty and staff of Washington… Read More

A graduation ceremony may seem like an unusual place to talk about the importance of failure, but the students and their guests at Washington County Community College’s 49th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 18th had the opportunity to learn valuable lessons about the rewards of being challenged, failing, and choosing… Read More

The All-Maine Academic Team is composed of the high achieving students in the Maine Community College System, with selections picked from each school. Unlike in previous years, when only two students from each school were named, the team has been expanded this year to include students that are in both… Read More

The artwork of nine students who participated in Washington County Community College’s Mixed Media class for the spring semester was on display at a public showing at the college on May 9th. The students ranged in ages and in capabilities, with the wide assortment of perspectives adding nicely to the… Read More

WCCC Student Kari Galdeen will study in Ireland this coming academic year as a 2018 George J. Mitchell Peace Scholar. She is one of two Maine community college students who were selected for their academic and leadership abilities and their commitment to community service and was honored by the MCCS… Read More

Ten students have recently completed Washington County Community College’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, giving them excellent qualifications to immediately begin working in a field with high growth projections over the next decade. After completing the 180-hour training program, the students were able to sit for the state’s CNA certification… Read More