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Whatcom Community College creates real value for our community. We develop a skilled workforce, provide employee training for upgrading skills, and employ almost 500 faculty and staff. We invest in quality construction projects on campus that provide local jobs, and build our local and regional economy through dynamic partnerships. Education is a positive and shared value that lifts up our entire community.
Pathways to Key Sectors
Explore education programs at Whatcom Community College in these high demand employment fields.
IT and Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Medical Assisting
Massage Therapist
Nursing
Physical Therapist Assistant
Social Work
Substance Use Disorder Professional
Engineering
Accounting
Business
Hospitality & Tourism
Early Childhood Education
Education & Skill Building
We partner with local employers, especially those who need to enhance their employees’ skills. This includes customized training, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. We also offer internships and service learning options with local business partners. Our professional technical advisory committees ensure our curriculum and skills stay relevant.
Customized business training
Community & Continuing Education
Service learning in the community
Adult basic education
Internship opportunities
Chuckanut Writers
ELL (English Language Language)
Our Community Impact
WCC is a major employer in Whatcom County, supporting more than 470 employees. We also connect students to local employers. The College invests in construction projects that contribute to the prosperity we provide to our community.
WCC Foundation
Area Health Education Center (AHEC)/UW
Our faculty and staff
Work at Whatcom
Student job opportunities
Sustainability
Parenting Ed/Co-op Preschools
Events & Facilities
We welcome the community to the many events we hold throughout the year on our spacious campus. We also are an ideal location for your next meeting or event. With easy parking, and a professional team, we help you plan for success. Come visit us soon!
Facility rentals
Campus calendar
Campus map
Conference services
WCC Campus Store
Orca Athletics
Developing the Workforce
WCC works with local employers to develop a highly skilled workforce for Whatcom County and beyond. We offer options for new and returning students to begin or retrain for their ideal career. From short-term certificates to four-year bachelor of applied science degrees, WCC has something for you.
Career Launch Industry Partnership
Worker Retraining
BAS in Applied Business Management
BAS in IT Networking - Cybersecurity
BAS in Social Work
The National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center
Online & Evening Programs
Pre-college Adult Education, HS Diploma, GED
English Language Learning
Partners in Economic Development
Our partners support student learning and success in several significant ways, including donations of equipment, tools, and financial resources to build robust programs. Learn more about how you might be able to help by contacting the WCC Foundation.
Whatcom Business Alliance & Youth Engagement Initiative
Northwest Workforce Council
TAG (Technology Alliance Group)
Choose Whatcom
Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce
Ferndale Chamber of Commerce
Blaine Chamber of Commerce
Lynden Chamber of Commerce
Whatcom County Council Business and Commerce Advisory Committee
For more information
Get in touch with us! Learn about our federal, state, and local grants. Email pio@whatcom.edu or call 360.383.3310 today!