Community Partnerships

Building stronger communities together

A group of people at outside at the Bay College West Business After Hours event

In Dickinson County our community knows where we are and understands where we need to be. We are actively working together with our industry partners, K12 schools and community organizations to provide quality education opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality.

The Facts in Dickinson County

We are home to an impressive amount of world-class manufacturers and businesses who continue to grow and expand. We aim to bridge the gap from high school to the workforce by creating pathways that create student and community success.

Employers expect to add 650 new jobs over the next 3 - 5 years.
In 2017, we had 2,629 manufacturing jobs - equal to 20% of the workforce. State of Michigan average is 13 - 14%.
Average weekly manufacturing wage in 2017 was $1,076.

Internship Opportunities

College students need to balance work, friends, family, and assignments. It can be easy to overlook the critical importance of getting great internship experience. In Dickinson County students benefit from the wide variety of paid internship and co-op opportunities. Not only will you save money by attending Bay College, you can make money and gain real-world experience taking advantage of our world-class businesses and industry. We will help you earn while you learn Email the Bay College Business Development and Community Engagement Manager for more information.

ENGINEERING EDUCATION

Workforce Training and Development

Bay College Training and Development offers a wide range of non-credit training and educational opportunities that serve our local employers, community members, and students seeking to expand and develop their professional and personal skills. Click the link to learn more about Safety, Performance, Healthcare, and Industry, as well as Professional Development training opportunities.

WORKFORCE TRAINING

Education Reimbursement Opportunities

Are you interested in education reimbursement opportunities? Talk to your Human Resources Department and contact Bay College West at 906-302-3000.

Dickinson County Employers

Bay College West	M.J. Electric	LP Building Solutions	CCI Systems	Systems Control	Boss/Toro	Lake Shore Systems	Verso
Employee Status	Regular Employees	Full-time	Full-time	Full-time, Part-time Office only	Full-time, Part-time Office only	Full-time	Full-time
Course Can Be Started After	n/a	1 year	1 year	n/a	No waiting period	90-days	No waiting period
Accredited Institution	x	x	n/a	x	x	x	x
Related to Job + Approved by Co.	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Grade Requirements	"C" or better	"C" or better	"C" or better	GPA 3.0 or better	"C" or better	"C" or better	"C" or better
Max Amount Reimbursed Per Year	$5,250	$5,250	$3,500	$5,250	PT: $2,625 FT:$5,250	6 courses	$4,000
Amount Reimbursed	Grade A: 100% Grade B: 75% Grade C: 50%	80% of eligible expenses	Tuition only at 75% - if ‘A’ is attained, 100%	GPA 3.5-4.0: 100% GPA 3.0-3.49: 80%	PT: $2,625 FT: $5,250	Grade A: 100% Grade B: 85% Grade C: 70%	Grade A: 100% Grade B: 90% Grade C: 75%
*Data confirmed June 2019. Please verify with respective Human Resources departments for most current version.

Relevant Bay College Areas of Study

Accounting
Automotive Maintenance and Management
Business Administration
Communications
Computer Applications
Computer Network Systems and Security
Construction Management
Pre-Engineering
Engineering Technology
Forestry
Geographic Information Systems
Marketing
Mechatronics and Robotics System
Network Administration
Office Info Systems/Administrative Assistant
Programming and User Support
Software and Network Support
Sustainability
Water Technology
Welding

Hotels and Lodging

Super 8 by Wyndham Iron Mountain