News and Events

Since its inception in 1969, Washington County Community College—originally Washington County Vocational Technical Institute—has been committed to teaching community members an array of technical trades. While it has since incorporated academic fields of study, the trades remain at the heart of the college. On September 15th, that relationship was celebrated… Read More

If you were to ask any random individual who the greatest writer of all time was, chances are they’ll mention William Shakespeare. Though deceased for exactly 400 years, Shakespeare continues to hold center stage as the most venerable author in the world. But why? And if his works were written… Read More

Two popular programs have recently been reaccredited at Washington County Community College. The consistently well-enrolled Medical Assisting and Powersports/Small Engines Technician programs continue to offer relevant, certified instruction to meet the growing needs of their respective industries. This is the first year that the relatively new Powersports/Small Engine Technician program… Read More

CALAIS _ Golf and education were on the minds of each and every individual who participated in this past weekends’ Washington County Community College’s 15th annual Golf Tournament and Direct-to-Student Scholarship Fund. It all played out at the St. Croix Country Club on the River Road. There were two shotgun… Read More

CALAIS_ If you’ve got an interest in a brand new vehicle—with the added bonus of supporting higher education—and a talented golf swing, make sure to participate in this year’s tournament at the St. Croix Country Club on July 9th. Sponsored by Washington County Community College with the assistance of Pratt’s… Read More

The importance of becoming an effective leader was echoed throughout the 47th annual graduation ceremony for Washington County Community College, held on Friday, May 13th.  Graduates received their Associate’s degrees in sixteen fields, and many others received certificates for completing work in related fields, as hundreds of friends, family, classmates… Read More

Interested in learning to sail? The Passamaquoddy Yacht Club and Washington County Community College have once again partnered to offer a series of sailing programs for youth this summer. The programs are funded in part by generous donations from the members of Passamaquoddy Yacht Club. A Beginner Youth Sailing Camp… Read More

CALAIS _ Golfers from around Washington County, Maine and Charlotte County, New Brunswick will be on the links in July swinging their clubs to help fund the Washington County Community College Direct-to-Student Scholarship Fund and “hopefully” win a new vehicle. The 15th annual WCCC Golf Tournament will be held on… Read More

The first annual St Croix Regional Technical Center Obstacle Course/Color Run Walk, a collaboration between area schools and organizations, was a grand success with participants and volunteers leaving the event significantly more colorful than when they arrived. The event was held on Saturday, April 30th, on a day when Mother… Read More