Health Care at the Forefront of Change
By Naomi Sheehan
The $2.8 trillion healthcare industry in the United States is so large that it’s practically an economy in itself. It is poised to grow – and change – dramatically over the next decade.
In fact, seven of the ten fastest growing careers are in health care, with nurses in especially high demand. The Labor Department projects a growth of 12 percent in job openings for...
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Answering the Call: When emergencies happen, EMTs and paramedics make the difference
When we need help the most, emergency medical technicians and paramedics are the ones we call.
They make a life or death difference when car wrecks, heart attacks, strokes, falls, burns, drug overdoses, and other medical emergencies occur. They have to be composed, decisive, and compassionate as they provide medical care at the scene of an emergency and en route to a hospital.
EMTs may be...
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Rise of the Robots: Mechatronics and Robotics Systems at Bay College
In a few short years, economic developers have seen advanced manufacturing go from a niche within traditional manufacturing to the standard for just about anything that gets made in America today.
Advanced manufacturing is growing in the United States. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting 875,000 job openings in US manufacturing. But these jobs will require more training and skills...
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Water you waiting for? Take the dive and enroll in Bay College’s water resource management program!
You're thirsty. You go to the sink, fill up a glass and take a sip. But do you know where your water comes from? Would you drink directly from a river or a lake? Have you ever thought about the science and technology behind what comes from the faucet?
We swim in it, bathe in it, drink it, make a living with it, and over 70 percent of the Earth is covered by it--water. Our proximity to the Great...
Business Degrees: The Flexible Career Choice
How can you go wrong with a business degree?
A business education
Are you interested in positioning yourself for a better entry-level opportunity, getting your bachelor’s degree in business, or perhaps vying for a promotion in your current job? Bay College’s business program can prepare you for a rewarding career in fields ranging from accounting and business management to marketing, office...
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Alumni Profile: Mike Dagenais
A Delta County native and Escanaba High School graduate, Mike Dagenais earned his Associate in Arts Degree from Bay College in 1981. His business career has been moving up since.
Mike has been employed by Elmer’s County Market, an iconic grocery store located in Escanaba started by his grandfather Elmer, for nearly 44 years. Mike serves as President and Dairy Manager, and is...
Transfer is the Answer: Start smart at Bay and seamlessly transfer anywhere
Starting at Bay College and then transferring to a four-year institution is a common strategy for students looking to earn a bachelor’s degree or higher. And, there is growing evidence of more and more students considering the seamless transfer route for its many advantages. Bay College has many resources available to help students who are looking to transfer.
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Bay College is All About YOU and YOUR SUCCESS
The HUB (Helping U @ Bay) and Student Success Center on West Campus are central student zones on campus containing the resources you need to succeed at Bay College and beyond.
Tutoring
Bay offers individual and group tutoring for FREE. Nationally, up to 80% of all college students receive tutoring! You may also want to become a tutor, working to help others while being paid for your...
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Bay College Guide to Careers
Applied Technology
Most graduates obtain immediate employment working in a professional and profitable career. Transfer programs do exist, such as Engineering Technology and Robotics.
Certificates
Automotive
Mechatronics
Sustainability
Welding
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Automotive Technology
Mechatronics & Robotic Systems
Environmental Management
Water...
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No Bachelor’s Degree? No Problem.
There’s a new generation in town: Generation Z. Born between the mid-1990’s and mid-2000’s. These young people are either just about to finish high school or recently graduated. They grew up during a time of on-going economic and political upheaval, and as they come of age they want to take control of their destiny. They understand that we are in the midst of the “gig economy,” and are...
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Pipeline for Tech Employment
Bay College serves as a direct pipeline for jobs in the Computer Network Systems and Security program in the area. There are over 30 current and up-to-date job postings in this field! Check out your future opportunities at: https://www.baycollege.edu/cnss
The Computer Network Systems and Security (CNSS) program has recently been accepted as a CompTIA Authorized Academy. Students will now...
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Welcome to Bay College!
Bay College offers YOU a pathway to a better future. YOUR WAY UP!
If you want to start or advance your career fast, you can achieve a Certificate and begin working in as little as nine months, or attain an Associate Degree in two years or less.
If you are unsure of your career path and want to explore new opportunities for academic and personal growth, the options are vast and career coaches...
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