Skilled Trade Job vs. College Degree: Which is better for you?
Monday, May 20, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
Bre Teamer, Fox 2, talks with Don Hutchison, dean, Engineering and Advanced Technology, Macomb Community College, about career possibilities inn the skilled trades.
Macomb Community College Foundation Highlights Donor Impact
Monday, May 13, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
The Macomb Community College Foundation recognized donors whose contributions fund scholarships and program funds that support the college’s students and their success during the 2024 Celebration of Donors and Scholarship Recipients.
Discover what MCC has to offer in the way of first responder programs
Monday, May 13, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
Potential students, as well as parents, teachers and counselors can learn what it takes to become a police officer, a firefighter, a paramedic or an emergency medical technician during Macomb Community College’s Discover Macomb hosted at the Public Service Institute on the college’s East Campus in Clinton Township.
Looking for a new position? Bob Penkala, director of career services, introduces the Macomb Community College Job Fair
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
Bre Teamer, Fox 2, interviews Bob Penkala, director, Career Services, Macomb Community College, regarding helpful hints for the upcoming job fair.
Fluid power challenge introduces middle school students to engineering
Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
More than 110 middle school students competed in the eighth annual Fluid Power Challenge April 11 at Macomb Community College’s South Campus. Fluid power encompasses hydraulics and pneumatics technologies, which use liquid or gas to transmit power from one location to another.
Oakland University signs articulation agreement with Macomb Community College
Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
Oakland University (OU) and Macomb Community College (MCC) are working together to address Michigan’s teacher shortage.
Wayne State, Macomb Community College forge broad credit transfer deal
Friday, March 08, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
Wayne State University and Macomb Community College announced a guaranteed transfer admission agreement for 20 program areas.
SERVICE CIRCUIT: Harper Charity cruise logo designed by Eastpointe resident
Friday, February 16, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
The winning logo for the Shorewood Kiwanis 2024 Harper Charity Cruise was designed by Macomb Community College student Nicole Renaud, a resident of Eastpointe.
MCC and Macomb County Ministerial Alliance host events to honor MLK Day
Thursday, January 18, 2024 10:00 AM
Enrichment
On MLK Day, Macomb Community College kicked off a week of service. Students, faculty and residents created blankets for shelter animals and cards of gratitude for nursing home residents and first responders.
First nurses accepted into new Macomb Community College, UDM program will get free tuition
Wednesday, October 04, 2023 5:00 PM
Institutional
To help address the shortage of health care professionals, the University of Detroit Mercy and Macomb Community College are partnering to launch an accelerated pathway from ADN to BSN, with the program headquartered at Macomb Community College's Center Campus and offering in-person, online and hybrid coursework options.
Macomb Community College unveils state of the art technology center
Monday, August 14, 2023 3:00 PM
Institutional
Macomb Community College unveiled its $45 million renovated Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center, the largest renovation in the college's history, which supports education in manufacturing, technology and the skilled trades.
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names Macomb Community College a Veteran-Friendly School
Thursday, August 10, 2023 4:00 PM
Institutional
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency named Macomb Community College a certified Veteran-Friendly School for the eight consecutive year.
Lorenzo Cultural Center presents ‘Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues and Soul’ photo exhibit
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 5:00 PM
Arts and Culture
The Lorenzo Cultural Center is presenting the "Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues, and Soul" exhibit, featuring legendary musicians in a unique exhibit featuring the work of concert photographer Larry Hulst.
Oh, the things that kids will learn at summer camp
Monday, June 26, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Summer camps offer area youth a plethora of opportunities to learn and grow, including Macomb Community College's Camp Scrubs, a health career academy offering hands-on experiences in the college's state-of-the-art laboratories and Simulation Learning Center.
Tight Knit podcast
Wednesday, June 07, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation and WDET produced a podcast series entitled Tight Knit, focused on workforce development in Southeast Michigan and western New York.
MCC students, donors recognized at scholarship luncheon
Monday, May 22, 2023 9:00 AM
Alumni and Donors and Institutional
Macomb Community College students who received scholarships this past fiscal year recently had the opportunity to meet their donors.
Macomb Community College to provide free 'last dollar' tuition starting this fall
Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Macomb Community College will offer free tuition to students in a program thought to be one of the largest at a community college in Michigan.
New health care apprenticeship program at Macomb
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Macomb Community College, support by a federal grant, is working with local employers to build apprenticeships in the health care sector,
Macomb CC offers EMTs opportunity with paramedic program at no cost
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Through a grant from the State of Michigan, Macomb is able to offer EMTs looking to become paramedics their first semester in the program at no cost — including tuition and expenses — for as many as 30 students.
Sen. Peters touts MCC skilled trades apprenticeship program
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 8:00 AM
Institutional
Sen. Peters visits Macomb Community College to see how the federal funding he secured to support the MAP+ program will bolster apprenticeship opportunities.
The Tech Ed Podcast
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 1:00 AM
Institutional
In an episode of the Tech Ed Podcast, Macomb President Dr. James Sawyer talks about building successful partnerships with local employers to ensure residents have access to good jobs and employers have the skilled staff they need to sustain and grow their businesses.
Sterling Heights Regional Chamber Chamber Connection Podcast
Monday, December 12, 2022 10:00 AM
Institutional
Dr. James O. Sawyer IV was interviewed for the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber's regular Chamber Connection Podcast.
DIA Inside|Out art installation decorates MCC
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 10:00 AM
Arts and Culture
The DIA Inside|Out program brings famous art reproductions to Macomb Community College
How the Human Patient Simulator Lab at Macomb Community College is helping prepare nursing students
Monday, August 01, 2022 9:00 AM
Institutional
WDIV TV-4 news segment on Aug. 1, 2002, about Macomb Community College's Simulation Learning Center