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“It was really the case of a professional
who identified an opportunity and
a need and the unique niche that
community and technical colleges can
play in that,” WCC spokeswoman Mary
Vermillion said. “We can be nimble in
responding to the community need, and
in this case a national need.”
partners near and far
Over the years, Sande continued adding
classes and certifications, turning WCC
into a nationally recognized center for
information technology. The key is
hands-on training focused on the realworld needs of industry.
The program is growing, with an
average 18 percent enrollment increase
over the past four years. Last year,
WCC had 218 students enrolled in the