An advocate argues for the cause of a group, supporting their endeavors, and working to strengthen and promote the group’s activities.
We advocate for Wyoming’s community colleges because they are the heart of our state. And if they are to continue to be what drives our economy forward, Wyoming’s community colleges need comprehensive support.
We are WACCT
As advocates, WACCT engages with policy makers on the federal and state level, working with legislators, other state officials, and regulators to protect and enhance the colleges. A central goal of our advocacy efforts is to create a unified vision across all eight community colleges, their trustees and presidents, and to act with one unified voice.
legislative talking points
Building Blocks for a Stronger Community
Wyoming’s community colleges are the heart of the state and at the center of progress. But, to continue to be the engine that drives our economy forward, our community colleges need support through the budget bill and capital construction bill.
Resources
Bill Tracking
funding
model
Legislative
talking points
2023
THE BASICS
Wyoming's Community Colleges at a glance
The Basics of Appropriate funding
Wyoming Community Colleges Funding Allocation Model
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADVANTAGES
Benefits of Attending a Community College
Building a Stronger Wyoming
local community impact
INDUSTRIES + COMMUNITY COLLEGES
INDUSTRY PARTNER – Wyoming Business Alliance
INDUSTRY PARTNER – Wyoming Nurses Association
INDUSTRY PARTNER – Associated general contractors of wyoming
INDUSTRY PARTNER – Wyoming Trucking Association
Industries impact
PARTNER PROGRAMS & ORGANIZATIONS
Wyoming Innovation Partnership – Phase I
Kickstart Wyoming's Tomorrow Scholarship
Wyoming Innovation Partnership coordination efforts
WYoming's Tomorrow + Wyoming Works Comparison
WACCT & WCCC Work Together
Kickstart Wyoming’s Tomorrow Scholarship
The Kickstart Wyoming’s Tomorrow Scholarship was created and funded by the Wyoming Legislature to help working adults obtain the skills and education necessary to re-enter the workforce, move up in their current careers, or pursue new career paths.
This is an exciting new state-wide program offering up to $1,800 per semester toward tuition at Wyoming’s eight community colleges and the University of Wyoming. The new state-funded scholarship program is for those aged 24 and older who want to pursue a degree or certificate, or need to take more classes to finish a degree they already started.
eligibility requirements
- Enrolled in 12 or more credit hours
- Must be Wyoming residents
- Must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Must register for the Wyoming At Work program through the Department of Workforce Services, which provides access to information and career resources to assist in the job search process
For more information, contact the financial aid advisement office at any of the eight community colleges.
Resources Archive
2021
2021 Session
2021 General Session Bill Tracking
updated 4/13/2021
Talking Points for Trustees
Support Wyoming’s Tomorrow Scholarship Program
2021 Trustee Talking Points
for all college trustees talking to legislators
Other Resources
Advocacy 101 for 2021 Slides
used in the WACCT Virtual Advocacy Training
WACCT Advocacy Virtual Workshop Zoom recording – January 2021
2021 Detailed Leg Priorities
for trustees and other college folks- details and numbers
Support the Solution PDF
quick handout to give to elected officials
2020
Summer 2020 Advocacy
Capital Construction Summer 2020 Talking Points
2020 May Special Session
Governor Gordon’s Special Session Proclamation May 6 2020
Press Releases
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