
WCC offers affordable tuition and flexible scheduling, making it easier for students to pursue certificates or trade programs without high costs or full-time commitments. Its trade and certificate programs provide hands-on training and industry-aligned skills, such as construction technology, radiation imaging, or business certificates, which prepare students for entry-level jobs or skill upgrades. Through strong partnerships with unions and employers, WCC supports apprenticeship models where students can earn wages while they learn, and the college awards credit for apprenticeship work. WCC’s certificates and associate degrees often serve as stepping-stones: you can start with a certificate, and either move into a job quickly, or build toward a full associate degree if you choose, offering flexibility for career paths. WCC has great options for earning required credits before transferring to a four-year college/university to pursue a bachelor's or master's degree.