Scholarships: Making Higher Education Possible

Did you know Bay College and the Bay College Foundation together award over $320,000 to over 300 students every year? Many types of scholarships are available, some for specific programs or needs, and many others for academic merit. “Dear Scholarship Donor: I would like to extend a note of thanks for being awarded a Bay Foundation scholarship this school year. I am a mother of two young boys,...

Enrich Your Skills, Enrich Your Life!

Are you feeling stagnate in your current job? Do you want to learn a new computer skill to keep up with the grandkids? Would improving your skill level allow you to advance, find a new job, earn a raise, or speak to your personal satisfaction level? The opportunities at Bay College may be the ticket to a new and improved you! Bay College offers many courses to enrich your life; some earn college...

Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Programs NEW at Bay College

Bay College has announced its commitment to offer an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT) Certificate Program and an Associate of Applied Science Degree program in Paramedics beginning fall 2015. Students interested in the programs have the option of completing the required general education courses in the fall of 2014 and the winter semester of 2015. The Paramedic program will be a 69 credit...

Get the Most for Your Money at Community College

Your Community College is the path to a quality, affordable education and a brighter future. Bay offers you the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree and enter the workforce, or transition to a bachelor’s degree program at the college or university of your choice. This is while paying less tuition than a four-year institution and, in most cases, while being able to live at home....
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You can get there from here… Reaching your career destination through transfer programs

For many students, starting at a community college before transferring to a four-year college or university just makes sense. At Bay College, students can explore their career options, hone their skills, and build their college confidence, all while saving money at a school that is close to home. Students who begin at Bay experience a high-quality education at a lower cost, and Bay credits...

The Transforming Power of Education

How Bay College is Fulfilling its Mission to Serve the Community It’s been that way since we opened our doors 50 years ago. It’s our mission to educate, enrich and empower students. We believe in the transforming power of education for each of our students. We know education is the key to success for students and, in turn, our community. Making Dreams a Reality We’ve all heard about...

Passion and Compassion Leads the Field of Healthcare

Health occupations continue to be in demand in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, as well as across the nation.  They are projected to grow overall by 22% through 2018.  What could be more rewarding than a career led by your passion and compassion for others? A recent local study showed numerous areas of allied health careers in need, including Medical Assistants, Physical Therapy Assistants,...

Healthcare Programs & Workshops Bay College Workforce Development Center (M-TEC)

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) TRAINING PROGRAM YOUR FIRST STEP TO A HEALTHCARE CAREER The course consists of 120 total hours: 40 hours classroom lecture, 40 hours laboratory training, and 40 hours clinical training (at local nursing homes). The need for dependable bedside nursing care is as prevalent as ever, ranging from hospitals to home health agencies to long-term care facilities. The...

Bay College’s Educational Pathways to Healthcare Careers

[Click to zoom:] CNA  This 120 hour course is offered at Bay College’s Workforce Development Center (M-TEC). Students completing the course are eligible to obtain certification through the State of Michigan. Along with opening the door to advancing to several health care careers/educational programs, graduates are employable to provide safe basic care in a variety of health care settings...

Where the Engineering Jobs are

Sitting in a swivel chair right now? Thank the ingenuity of Thomas Jefferson. Innovation, practicality, and tinkering are characteristics embedded in American culture, from Jefferson and Ben Franklin on down. It may not come as a surprise that these traits are still hot commodities in the age of “Big Data” and economic recovery. From aerospace and cyberspace, to the energy boom and the iconic...
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