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CALAIS, ME - The Medical Assisting Program at Washington County Community College is now more flexible than ever.  Starting in the Fall 2023 semester, the first year of courses in the program will be offered fully online.  Students will be able to complete the first year fully online with a… Read More

Washington County Community College would like to introduce Rob Schadt, the new Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). TRIO SSS is an esteemed program that serves students who are working to achieve their academic and lifetime goals. TRIO SSS provides services like tutoring, academic advising transfer services, career counseling,… Read More

2022 Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy students at Washington County Community College are the first to have full access to the newly renovated lab for an entire academic year. The new lab was finalized last fall and has been helping students prepare for their future in the workforce ever since. “The… Read More

CALAIS, ME - Washington County Community College (WCCC) is emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic stronger than ever as student enrollment numbers are up 25 percent compared to this time last year and higher than any time over the previous five-year period.  The enrollment increase is attributed to many factors, including… Read More

Student Navigator, Bernadette Farrar, and a staff of work study students, have made it their mission to never let a student at Washington County Community College (WCCC) go hungry. The Caring Cupboard (CC), located in Riverview Hall, helps them achieve this goal. The Caring Cupboard is open to any enrolled… Read More

Washington County Community College would like to welcome Troy Alley, the instructor of the new Coastal Fisheries and Marine Technology Program. “This is an exciting new program that industry has said is needed and supports. I'm looking forward to working with and developing relationships with the awesome faculty, staff, and… Read More

With so much technology all around us it can be easy to forget about all that nature has to offer. On Saturday, September 24th, Washington County Community College in collaboration with the Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN), and the Maine Association for the Education of Young… Read More

Calais, ME - September is Suicide Prevention Month and we have asked students and employees to reflect on hope, resilience, and recovery through participation in the Heart Wall project. This event is being hosted by our Student Advocacy & Resource Center and Early Childhood Education student Angela Curtis is handing… Read More

Mainebiz Machias, ME - A new downtown Machias building will offer startups a space to grow At a recent Mainebiz “On the Road” event in Machias, Town Manager Bill Kitchen may have been the town’s most vocal advocate, indicating that the Washington County locale was “on fire.” In the past… Read More