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MCCC Offering Project Management Professional Certification Exam Prep Course in March 2022

The intensive Project Management Professional Certification Exam Preparation course provides participants with the knowledge needed to pass the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®’s) Project Management Professional examination (PMP® exam). Read Press Release

THE FOUNDATION AT MCCC ANNOUNCES NEWLY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP, GRACEFUL MEMORIES SCHOLARSHIP

The Graceful Memories Scholarship at The Foundation at Monroe County Community College was recently endowed through donations from family and friends in memory of Gracie E. Czarnik. Endowed scholarship funds allow for scholarships to be awarded in perpetuity. Read Press Release

NEW HOURS ARE ANNOUNCED FOR MCCC FOOD PANTRY FOR WINTER 2022 SEMESTER

Monroe County Community College has announced new hours of operation for the college's recently opened Food Pantry for students. Beginning Monday, February 14, 2022, the MCCC Food Pantry will be open during the following days and hours through the Winter 2022 semester Read Press Release

12-WEEK COURSE PREPARES STUDENTS FOR STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN CAREER NEXT SESSION BEGINS MARCH 1, 2022

Monroe County Community College is once again offering the 12-week, 63-hour Sterile Processing Technician program, a noncredit, medical career training track that awards continuing education units upon completion. Read Press Release

DEADLINE, MARCH 1, IS APPROACHING FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2022-23 SCHOLARSHIPS

The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has $400,000 of scholarship funding available for awards for the 2022-23 academic year. The deadline for applying for consideration for over 200 scholarships in all areas of study on March 1, 2022. Read Press Release

MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES FALL 2021 DEAN'S LIST

Monroe County Community College is pleased to announce the 2021 Fall Semester Dean’s List. Read Press Release

RESCHEDULED PRESENTATION "FIGHTING APARTHEID" NOW FEB. 10 AT 2 P.M.

Due to weather conditions, the Fighting Apartheid: Mandala and Tutu presentation originally scheduled for Feb. 3 has been rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. (details below). Read Press Release

MCCC HOSTING FREE, DAILY COVID-19 TESTING; FREE VACCINE CLINIC SET FOR FEB. 9

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is hosting free, drive-in COVID -19 testing daily and will host a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic Feb. 9. Read Press Release

MCCC HOSTING SEVERAL FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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

MCCC TO HOST REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EXPERTS IN DISCUSSION OF "DIVERSITY AND EQUITY IN EDUCATION" ON FEB. 1 at 5:30 P.M. VIA ZOOM

Monroe County Community College is hosting a Zoom conversation of Diversity and Equity in Education on Tuesday, February 1 at 5:30 p.m. The community, along with students, faculty and staff of the college, to attend this free Zoom event. Visit https://www.monroeccc.edu/events/diversity-equity-in-education for Zoom login information. Read Press Release

RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 10

The Respiratory Therapy Program at Monroe County Community College will host one-hour long RT career information sessions for the public on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Zoom. To attend a session, log in Read Press Release

MCCC Celebrates 2022 Diversity Week 1/17 - 1/21 with several events

Monroe County Community College is inviting the public along with students, faculty and staff to participate in a variety of events during the week of January 17 - 21 in celebration with Diversity Week. All of the events and activities are free. Read Press Release

CURRENT AND FUTURE MCCC STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY NOW FOR $400,000 IN AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2022-23

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College has announced $400,000 of scholarship funding available for awards for the 2022-23 academic year. Read Press Release

MCCC INVITES BUSINESSES TO APPLY FOR UP TO $500,000 IN MICHIGAN NEW JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM FUNDS; Deadline is Dec. 14

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is inviting businesses that are locating a facility or expanding operations in Michigan to apply for up to $500,0000 in Michigan New Jobs Training Program funds, Barry Kinsey, director of workforce development, has announced. Read Press Release

MCCC OFFERING POPULAR ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP -- LEVEL 1 TRAINING PROGRAM THIS WINTER

Due to extreme demand, Monroe County Community College and the Southeast Michigan Construction Academy will offer an additional Electrical Apprenticeship – Level 1 class that will begin, Tuesday, January 4, 2022, and run through the end of July 2022. Successful students will then begin Electrical Apprenticeship – Level 2 in September of 2022. Read Press Release

Donations to The Foundation at MCCC on Giving Tuesday will be doubled

This #GivingTuesday, November 30, 2021, The Foundation at Monroe County Community College will be participating once again in this global day of giving. Read Press Release

MCCC TO HOST PESTICIDE REVIEW CLASS DECEMBER 16, 2021

Monroe County Community College and Ned Birkey, MSU Extension Educator Emeritus, will present a Pesticide Training and Review class on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at the Monroe County Community College. The class runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm and costs $35. Read Press Release

Learn more about upcoming Eastern Europe Study Abroad Trip in May 2022

Community members, students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Study Abroad trip. All Information Sessions will be held via Zoom: Wednesday, November 24; Tuesday, November 30 and Thursday, December 2, 2021. Read Press Release

Monroe County Community College celebrates 10th anniversary of developing skills for in-demand careers with DTE Energy Foundation

Monroe County Community College (MCCC) and the DTE Energy Foundation today celebrated the 10th anniversary of their partnership in MCCC’s Nuclear Engineering Technology (NUET) Program. The NUET program was established in response to increasing demand for highly skilled professionals in the nuclear power industry in the region including DTE’s Fermi 2 nuclear power plant. Read Press Release

HORTICULTURE COURSE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RETURNS

After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, a horticulture course that allows Monroe County students with disabilities aged 18-26 to prepare for meaningful employment in the greenhouse/garden center industry has returned. Read Press Release