News & Press Releases

News & Press Releases

MCCC'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE PRESENTS SPRING 2021 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES

Monroe County Community College's Office of Workforce Development will be offering nine unique non-credit training sessions and courses in February and March. The classes are created with area businesses and industry in mind and provide an opportunity for individuals who are looking to add new professional skills and knowledge. Read Press Release

PERFORMING MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS (INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL) OFFERED BY MCCC FOR FALL 2021 DEADLINE APRIL 12

Deadline to apply is April 12, 2021. MONROE, Mich. – Students planning to attend Monroe County Community College in Fall 2021 semester who are interested in music can apply for one of ten potential full tuition Performing Music Scholarships. The deadline for applying for consideration has been extended Read Press Release

BOARD APPROVES SLIGHT TUITION INCREASE

At its regular meeting last night, the Monroe County Community College Board of Trustees approved a slight tuition increase by a vote of 4-2 Read Press Release

MCCC MAKERSPACE HOSTING 2nd FREE 'MAKE & INNOVATE' WORKSHOP MARCH 30 via ZOOM with RANDY KUCKUCK, CEO & INVENTOR OF ZOOMBROOM

The Monroe County Community College Makerspace will host its second free Make & Innovate virtual workshop on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 3 p.m. The link to attend the virtual workshop hosted on Zoom Read Press Release

iNFORMATION SESSIONS FOR MCCC'S NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM SCHEDULED FOR MAR. 18

The Respiratory Therapy Program at Monroe County Community College will host one-hour long RT career information sessions for the public on March 18,, 2021, at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. To attend a session, Read Press Release

MCCC Study Abroad Trip Planned For Eastern Europe May 2022 LEARN MORE DURING ZOOM SESSIONS ON MARCH 18 AT NOON AND 5:30 P.M.

Members of the community are invited to join students and alumni from Monroe County Community College to learn more about short-term study abroad programs during virtual informational meetings on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Information about the May 2022 MCCC Business and Culture Eastern Europe Study Abroad Program and the 2023 study abroad programs being planned will be presented. Read Press Release

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 22 TO APPLY FOR $400,000 IN AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS FROM MCCC

Monroe County Community College has extended the deadline for current and future students to apply for $400,000 of scholarship funding available for awards for the 2021-22 academic year to March 22, 2021. The one-time, online scholarship application can be found at Read Press Release

MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTS VARIETY OF VIRTUAL EVENTS IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2021

Monroe County Community College is celebrating Women's History Month 2021 with nearly a dozen events throughout the month of March. All of the events are scheduled for one hour and will be held virtually, which allows participants to participate from anywhere in the world. More information about these, and other community events hosted by MCCC, can be found at Read Press Release

MCCC MAKES $650,258 IN FEDERAL EMERGENCY GRANTS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS FINANCIALLY AFFECTED BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Monroe County Community College has made $650,258 in emergency financial assistance via the 2021 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act’s Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II available to students who have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Press Release

MCCC OFFERING DRONE CLASSES IN MARCH

Monroe County Community College is offering area residents the opportunity to learn more about Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), more commonly referred to as drones. Read Press Release

MCCC TO OFFER NEW PESTICIDE APPLICATORY AND BASIC LAWN MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATION TRAINING

Monroe County Community College is offering a brand new non-credit professional training program, Pesticide Applicator and Basic Lawn/Turf Maintenance, this spring beginning March 17, 2021. Read Press Release

12-WEEK COURSE PREPARES STUDENTS FOR STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN CAREER

The 12-week non-credit Sterile Processing Technician course will start March 16. Read Press Release

THOSE 25 AND UP MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND MCCC TUITION-FREE VIA NEW STATE PROGRAM

Through a new State of Michigan program, Michigan Reconnect, individuals who are age 25 and up can apply to attend MCCC tuition-free. Read Press Release

MCCC OFFERING NON-CREDIT, AFFORDABLE, VIRTUAL LEARNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES

Monroe County Community College's Office of Workforce Development will be offering nine unique non-credit training sessions and courses in February and March. The classes are created with area businesses and industry in mind and provide an opportunity for individuals who are looking to add new professional skills and knowledge. Read Press Release

INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR MCCC'S NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM SCHEDULED FOR FEB. 11

The Respiratory Therapy Program at Monroe County Community College will host one-hour long RT career information sessions for the public on February 11, 2021, at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. To attend a session, Read Press Release

MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY OFFERING FREE ENTREPRENEUR WORKSHOP

Monroe County Community College and Northwood University are partnering to offer a new entrepreneurial-focused online seminar series for students and the community. The second session, The Importance of the Entrepreneur in the Free-Enterprise System, will be offered on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 7 p.m. Read Press Release

CURRENT AND FUTURE STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY NOW FOR $400,000 IN AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

The Foundation at Monroe County Community College will be hosting three virtual workshops in February for those current and future students who want to apply for more than $400,000 in scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year. The deadline for applying for scholarships is March 1, 2021. Read Press Release

MCCC INVITES COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS

Monroe County Community College is hosting numerous online events in recognition of Black History Month. All of these events are free and open to the public. Read Press Release

DR. JUSTIN CHAMBERLAIN PRESENTED WITH 2020 MCCC ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR AWARD

At its regular meeting last night, the Monroe County Community College Board of Trustees presented the 2020 Alumnus of the Year Award to Dr. Justin Chamberlain. Read Press Release

FREE "START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE" WEBINAR OFFERED BY MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY ON FEBRUARY 4

Monroe County Community College and Northwood University are partnering to offer a new entrepreneurial-focused online seminar series for students and the community. The first session will be offered on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 7 p.m. Read Press Release