What’s New at Bay

Bay College is 50 Years Old Happy Birthday Bay College! Bay has been celebrating 50 years of success for the past several months. Thank you to all who attended the Bay College Founders Reception and Bay Birthday Bash in 2012. We will be rapping up our anniversary celebration year this fall with a Golden Gala event in support of student success. It will be an evening of networking, food, and fun,...

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,...

Dual Enrollment: High School Student’s Ticket to Early College Credits

The Michigan Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act, commonly known as Dual Enrollment, provides high school students with the opportunity to enroll in college courses when certain criteria are met. Michigan legislature allows high schools to assist students in participating in college level course work, and may pay for the college tuition and fees out of the state allotment of money received for...

The Value of a Business Degree

The value of a business degree is equated to the effort put into it. No effort = no value. A lot of effort = a lot of value. What’s your value? Business Students Job Outlook “The Job Outlook for the College Class of 2013” report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) states, “New grads with business, engineering and computer science degrees are the most sought...
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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...

How Does a Person Choose a Career?

How does one choose a career that will bring lifelong satisfaction and room for growth down the road? The answer is “patiently and thoughtfully.” Often, as students, we are rushed to choose a major or a career path because people around us want to hear that we have goals. As a Career Counselor, I meet with students who quickly come to find that the career choice they have chosen may not lead...

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...

Online Support for Students

Over the last few years, online learning has increasingly become a popular avenue for students pursuing an education at Bay College. In keeping with that increase, the Online Learning department at Bay has bulked up its support for students, recognizing that providing technical support is critical for student success. To address this need, the Online Learning department has put into place a...

Quality Degrees Offered Completely Online

In fall of 2013 Bay College students will be able to complete 100% of their Associate of Arts and Business degrees completely online, and 75% of required courses for the Associate of Science (AS) degree online. This offers students complete schedule flexibility. Bay also offers an Accounting certificate completely online. We are currently offering 80 sections and 55 unique courses online. In the...

Matthew Laurin: Marketing/Small Business Student

I am Matthew Laurin, a student in the final semester of my AAS degree for Marketing/Small Business here at Bay De Noc Community College. When I first started my education at Bay College, I anticipated a long road of pain and agony. The wonderful staff here have opened my mind and filled it with knowledge and ideas that I never imagined possible. Although with experiences as an Army veteran and a...

Your Success… Your Way…

Wherever you start, you make the move to success. At Bay College, there are multiple routes to success. You choose! On any given day, mid-career professionals are adding to their technology skills in our computer labs, while new students are starting their prerequisites to begin their careers. While some students begin work on a career certificate that will take a year to earn, others begin a...

Facilities for All

Bay College is your community college, providing learning opportunities for all ages. It starts early with the YMCA pre-school and youth programs and the M-TEC robotic summer camps. Then it continues with dual-enrolled high school students earning college credit, as well as traditional college students and returning adult students. Additional opportunities are provided for performance goers,...
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Learning for Life at M-TEC

The Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC) began operation on March 17, 2000 with the mission of assisting employers in developing and maintaining the skills of their employees and promoting economic development activity throughout the Upper Peninsula. It is the non-credit learning side of Bay College. Key areas of community education and workforce development for our communities...

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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Come See How Bay College Can Impact Your Future

ENROLL TODAY! Jessica Eash Meet the newest member of the Bay College Admissions Team. Jessica comes to Bay College most recently from Michigan State University and is eager to help new students begin the college admissions process. She is available to answer questions about Bay College programs and to assist you with steps needed to begin your college career. Contact Jessica today at...
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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...

Occupational Program Pathways

Healthcare is a hot topic in the news and one of the fastest growing career areas as result of our aging population. At Bay College, healthcare educational paths are expanding. Nursing was the first allied health program at the College. In 1965, Bay de Noc Community College graduated 24 licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The Registered Nursing (RN) program was added as the demands for advanced...
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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...

Inspiration from the President

I am humbled and proud to serve as the fifth President of Bay de Noc Community College. Bay has a 50 year history of providing quality education in Delta County. This has been accomplished because Delta County voters have supported Bay College through the 2.5 charter mil designated for operations and a renewable 1 mil designated for capital expenditures. Bay’s mission is encapsulated in the...
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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,...

Affordable Convenient – Anytime Anywhere

Our courses are entirely Web-based with comprehensive lessons, quizzes, and assignments delivered over six weeks. You’ll get the flexibility to study at your own pace with enough structure and support to complete the course. ➤ Expert Instructors - the Personal Touch ➤ Market Tested Quality ➤ Gain Valuable Skills PROGRAM TITLES COURSES START AS LOW AS $115 Certificate in Complementary...
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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...

A Nonclinical Pathway to Becoming A Medical Professional

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov), the medical office worker is predicted to be one of the fastest growing, top 20 occupations through 2022.  This profession is also listed as one of the top 20 occupations with highest number of employment opportunities through 2022. Medical Office Specialist Bay College’s Medical Office...
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Patients Come to Life!

This is simply an exciting time to be in nursing education at Bay College, with human simulation centers at both campuses. Both centers are equipped with high tech human patient simulators including:  SimMan 3G (an adult simulator); SimMom (who will deliver a newborn); SimJunior (a child simulator); and SimNewB (a newborn baby). These manikins can bleed, sweat, cry, and speak just to name a few...
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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...

Pre-Engineering at Bay College

Any student performing well in math and science courses has inevitably heard the statement, “Maybe you should be an engineer.” Many high-performing math and science students indeed follow the path of an engineer and find themselves in a stable, well-paying, satisfying career. One of the reasons that engineering is an easy-to-pick major is simply because most people have an idea of what...
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Physics and Beyond at Bay

Any college student planning to major in one of the physical sciences – for example, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, or Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical) – must take the General Physics I and II courses.  As most students who have had these courses can attest to, physics can be tough! If these courses are taken at a large university, the overall difficulty may be increased...
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Bay College Welding and Technology Program

Welding and Tech Renovations Bring New Opportunities to Bay College Students Bay College’s technology programs and facilities will be getting a facelift during the summer of 2015, leading to some exciting new educational opportunities for students. First, in order to meet the burgeoning student and employer demand for welding, Bay College will be doubling the size of its welding facility....

Color Your World with an Art & Design Career

Students looking for careers in the Fine Arts and Graphic Design now have a clearer path to their chosen careers thanks to a new program at Bay College.  The Associate of Art degree in Art and Design is primarily designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university.  Careers that fall into this category include art directors, studio and commercial photographers,...
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EMT and Paramedic Programs NEW at Bay College!

It's official! In the fall (2015), Bay College will open the door to its Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT) Certificate Program and Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paramedics. Applications are currently being accepted. If you are interested in becoming an EMT or a Paramedic, please contact our Allied Health Coordinator at 906-217-4073 for more information on gaining acceptance into...
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Find Your Way with Geographic Information Systems

Imagine if you receive an urgent request to find all residents and their contact information that live within one mile of a gas or power line that is experiencing a catastrophe. Lives hang in the balance while you struggle to think of the quickest way to do it, such as search the internet, or the dusty old telephone book, or a list of addresses on a state web site. If you had access to Geographic...
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What the Heck is Mechatronics?

The first response from most people when they hear Bay College has a new Mechatronics program is basically, “What the heck is Mechatronics?” Just looking at the word, you might figure out that it is a mixture of mechanical and systems.  This was the original source of the word. However, as systems became more and more complex, the term has expanded to include computers, robotics and system...
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