Five virtual events detail major program areas

Potential students and their parents can learn what Macomb Community College has to offer through five virtual Discover Macomb sessions to be held January 25 through March 3. During each one-hour Zoom session representatives from Macomb Admissions will give a brief overview of the college followed by individual academic departments providing in-depth information on the program area. This will include program requirements, transfer plans and connections to workforce opportunities, and will be followed by a question-and-answer period. The presentations will be held:

                Public Service Institute – Tuesday, Jan. 25, 7 – 8 p.m.

                Business, IT and Culinary – Thursday, Feb. 3, 7 – 8 p.m.

                Engineering and Advanced Technology – Tuesday, Feb. 15, 7 – 8 p.m.

                Arts and Sciences – Thursday, Feb. 24, 7 – 8 p.m.

                Health and Human Services – Thursday, March 3, 7 – 8 p.m.

Follow-up information will be provided to those who participate in the Discover Macomb sessions regarding graduating from Macomb debt free, the college’s more than 200 transfer plans for those interested in earning a bachelor’s degree, dual enrollment opportunities, campus life opportunities such as student clubs, activities and sports teams, and other available student resources.

Participants are welcome to attend multiple sessions if more than one program area interests them.

Participants in each Discover Macomb session are eligible to win a $50 gift card to the Macomb bookstore will also be entered into a single drawing for a $500 scholarship to Macomb.

All Discover Macomb events are free of charge but require preregistration. For more information and to register, go to www.macomb.edu/discovermacomb.

About Macomb Community College

Macomb Community College (www.macomb.edu) is one of the nation’s leading community colleges. Macomb nationally ranks in the top two percent in the number of associate degrees awarded by community colleges and is one of the largest grantors of associate degrees in Michigan. The college’s comprehensive educational programming includes pre-collegiate experiences, university transfer and career preparation programs, bachelor-degree completion and graduate degree programs, workforce training, professional education and certification, and continuing education and enrichment opportunities.

Contact: Sean M. Patrick, 586.445.7271, patricks28@macomb.edu