{"id":99,"date":"2022-06-02T03:11:08","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T03:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waynecc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2022-volume-4-issue-1\/are-you-ready-for-change\/"},"modified":"2022-06-27T21:01:10","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T21:01:10","slug":"ready-for-a-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waynecc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2022-volume-4-issue-1\/ready-for-a-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready for a CHANGE?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">The only thing you can really count on is change. There\u2019s the kind you anticipate \u2013 high school graduation, college, new job, new family. And there\u2019s the kind you dread \u2013 a lay-off, a breakup, a plan gone wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">When change comes your way, you find ways to adapt. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">You learn new things, make a new plan, and take on a new challenge. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">WCC\u2019s small classes, comprehensive services, and dedicated teachers are here to help you learn \u2013 and change. Not sure what\u2019s next? Take a look at our programs. Something unexpected might catch your eye. And change your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Open Sans Bold;\">College Transfer<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><i>Associate in Arts (AA)<br \/>\nAssociate in Science (AS)<br \/>\nAssociate in Engineering (AE)<br \/>\nAssociate in General Education &#8211; Nursing<br \/>\nAA or AS in Teacher Preparation<br \/>\n<\/i><em>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waynecc.edu\/transfer\/\">waynecc.edu\/transfer<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold'; font-size: 14pt;\">Career and Technical Programs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">AAS = Associate in Applied Science<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 12pt;\">D = Diploma<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 12pt;\">C = Certificate<br \/>\nSalaries listed are midpoint earnings for workers in fields related to the program. Starting salaries will be lower and more experienced workers can expect high levels of pay. All salaries from [insert source].<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Agriculture and Natural Resources<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><i>Agribusiness Technology (AAS, C)<br \/>\nApplied Animal Science Technology (AAS, C)<br \/>\nForest Management Technology (AAS, C)<br \/>\nSustainable Agriculture (AAS, C)<br \/>\nSwine Management Technology (AAS)<br \/>\nTurfgrass Management Technology (AAS, D, C)<br \/>\n<\/i><em>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waynecc.edu\/agriculture\/\">waynecc.edu\/agriculture<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Allied Health<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Dental Assisting (D)<br \/>\nDental Hygiene (AAS)<br \/>\nMedical Assisting (AAS, C)<br \/>\nMedical Laboratory Technology (AAS)<br \/>\nNursing (AAS)<br \/>\nPharmacy Technology (D)<br \/>\nPractical Nursing (D)<br \/>\n<em>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waynecc.edu\/health\/\">waynecc.edu\/health<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Business and Accounting<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 12pt;\"><i>Accounting and Finance (AAS, D, C)<br \/>\nBusiness Administration (AAS, D, C)<br \/>\nFuneral Service Education (AAS)<br \/>\nMedical Office Administration (AAS, D, C)<br \/>\nOffice Administration (AAS, D, C)<br \/>\nRisk Management and Insurance (AAS)<br \/>\n<\/i><em>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waynecc.edu\/business\/\">waynecc.edu\/business<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Engineering and Manufacturing<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><i>Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology (D, C)<br \/>\nComputer-Integrated Machining (AAS, D, C)<br \/>\nIndustrial Systems Technology (AAS, D, C)<br \/>\nMechanical Engineering Technology (AAS, C)<br \/>\nMechatronics Engineering Technology (AAS, C)<br \/>\nOperations Management (AAS, D, C)<br \/>\nWelding Technology (D, C)<br \/>\n<\/i><em>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waynecc.edu\/manufacturing\/\">waynecc.edu\/manufacturing<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Information Systems Technology<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">AI and Cloud Technologies (AAS, C)<br \/>\nArtificial Intelligence Engineer (AAS, C)<br \/>\nCybersecurity (AAS, C)<br \/>\nEntertainment Technologies (AAS, C)<br \/>\nGame and Automation Programming (AAS, D, C)<br \/>\nGame Art and Animation (AAS, D, C)<br \/>\nIT Business Support (AAS, D, C)<br \/>\nNetwork Management (AAS, C)<br \/>\nSoftware Development (AAS, C)<br \/>\n<em>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waynecc.edu\/infotech\/\">waynecc.edu\/infotech<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Public Safety<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Basic Law Enforcement Training (C)<br \/>\nCriminal Justice Technology (AAS, C)<br \/>\nCriminal Justice Technology\/Forensic Science (AAS, C)<br \/>\nEmergency Management (AAS, C)<br \/>\nPublic Safety Administration (AAS)<br \/>\n<em>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waynecc.edu\/publicsafety\/\">waynecc.edu\/publicsafety<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Public Services<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Early Childhood Education (AAS, C)<br \/>\nHuman Services Technology (AAS)<br \/>\n<em>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waynecc.edu\/publicservices\/\">waynecc.edu\/publicservices<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Transportation Technologies<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><i>Automotive Systems Technology ATEP (AAS, D, C)<br \/>\nAutomotive Systems Technology GM-ASEP (AAS)<br \/>\nAviation Systems Technology (AAS, D)<br \/>\nCollision Repair and Refinishing Technology (AAS, D, C)<br \/>\n<\/i><em>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waynecc.edu\/transportation\/\">waynecc.edu\/transportation<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Workforce Continuing Education Services<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Non-credit Short-term Workforce Training<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Courses begin weekly throughout the year.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Computer Training (Microsoft Office, VMWARE)<br \/>\nCosmetology<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Effective Teacher Training<br \/>\nEmergency Medical Services<br \/>\nFire Service Training<br \/>\nFork Lift Operator<br \/>\nHealth and Life Insurance<br \/>\nHuman Resources Development<br \/>\nHVAC<br \/>\nLaw Enforcement Training<br \/>\nNotary Public<br \/>\nNurse Aide<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px;\">Phlebotomy<br \/>\nReal Estate<br \/>\nRecreation and Leisure Courses for Fun<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Truck Driver Training<br \/>\nWelding<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">&#8230;and many more!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><em>You can always find the latest schedule of courses at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waynecc.edu\/workforce\">waynecc.edu\/workforce<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><span style=\"font-family: Open Sans Bold;\">Transitional Programs for College and Career<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Adult High School (AHS) &#8211; Offered free of charge.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">High School Equivalency (HSE) &#8211; Offered free of charge.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Basic Skills Plus (get college credit or career training while earning your AHS diploma or HSE)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">English Language Acquisition (ELA) &#8211; Offered free of charge.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Learn more about these and other services at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waynecc.edu\/workforce\">waynecc.edu\/workforce<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">View careers with salary information within each of these programs on our Career Coach website at <a href=\"http:\/\/waynecc.emsicc.com\">waynecc.emsicc.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The only thing you can really count on is change. There\u2019s the kind you anticipate \u2013 high school graduation, college, new job, new family. And there\u2019s the kind you dread \u2013 a lay-off, a breakup, a plan gone wrong. When change comes your way, you find ways to adapt. You learn new things, make a&#8230; <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/waynecc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2022-volume-4-issue-1\/ready-for-a-change\/\">read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":191,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15],"article_type":[37,38,19,25,39],"class_list":["post-99","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guide-to-careers","tag-3-1","tag-3d-printing","tag-a-century","tag-a-to-z","tag-accounting","tag-additive-manufacturing","tag-administration","tag-administrative-assistant","tag-admission","tag-admissions","article_type-certificates","article_type-guide-to-careers","article_type-program","article_type-ready-to-go","article_type-template"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/waynecc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2022-volume-4-issue-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/waynecc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2022-volume-4-issue-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/waynecc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2022-volume-4-issue-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/waynecc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2022-volume-4-issue-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/waynecc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2022-volume-4-issue-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/waynecc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2022-volume-4-issue-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":261,"href":"https:\/\/waynecc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2022-volume-4-issue-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99\/revisions\/261"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/waynecc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2022-volume-4-issue-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/waynecc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2022-volume-4-issue-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/waynecc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2022-volume-4-issue-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/waynecc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2022-volume-4-issue-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99"},{"taxonomy":"article_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/waynecc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2022-volume-4-issue-1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_type?post=99"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}