Public invited to take free classes next week at Washtenaw Community College

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will offer more than 100 free virtual and in-person classes for the public next week.

Virtual sessions during Free College Week will run Monday, April 7, through Friday, April 11, and will be capped off by on-campus events Saturday, April 12.

Classes are designed for a wide range of ages and include topics to help people understand the applications of artificial intelligence, hone computer skills, grow businesses, explore cultures, improve personal wellness, learn HVAC basics and more.

In-person, hands-on activities on Saturday include sessions on electric vehicles, chemistry, creative writing, dancing, improv and ceramics. An Esports tournament featuring the popular Super Smash Bros. game will also be offered.

Current and prospective students may apply to WCC and enroll in Summer or Fall semester classes.

Community members, business representatives, prospective students and others throughout Washtenaw County and beyond are invited to attend.

WCC’s annual Free College Week is held in conjunction with national Community College Month – celebrating the impact and opportunities available at college campuses across the country.

WCC faculty members from academic programs, as well as trainers from the college’s non-credit Economic, Workforce and Community Development division and outside businesses, will teach. Classes are provided at multiple times from morning through evening to offer flexibility to accommodate schedules.

Nearly 4,000 people register for WCC’s Free College Week each year. A wide variety of virtual classes will be offered at multiple times throughout the week. Visit the Free College Week webpage for class details and to register.

Some of the classes this year include:

• AI in the Workplace
• Optimizing Your Resume with ChatGPT
• First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
• General Maintenance of Heating, Cooling, Humidification and Filtration Components
• Line Dancing
• Latin Salsa Dancing
• Be Credit Smart!
• Windows Computer Basics
• Traveling to Brazil 101
• Ten Money Mistakes to Avoid
• Pro Tips for Caregivers: Navigating the Financial, Legal, and Emotional Landscape
• Esports 101
• Health Sciences at WCC!
• From Classroom to Career: The Apprenticeship Advantage
• Fun with Chemistry

On Saturday, students interested in enrolling in WCC’s Summer and Fall semesters can do so through Xpress Registration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Student Welcome Center in the Student Center Building. The Esports tournament will start at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Student Center Building.

FREE COLLEGE WEEK

• When: April 7-12
• Times: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Who: Open to all ages
• Where: Online via Zoom and in-person
• Cost: Free
• Email: fcw@wccnet.edu
• Website: wccnet.edu/fcw