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Gov. Whitmer signs new college scholarships bill at LTU

SOUTHFIELD—Tuesday at Lawrence Technological University, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation establishing the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which will lower the cost of college by thousands of dollars a year for …

Skilled Trades / Workforce Development

100 workers sought for new tech, trades training

DETROIT—The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan (WIN) is now seeking 100 civilians and companies in Metro Detroit for inclusion in the Operation Next advanced manufacturing training program. The hybrid …

Computer Science / Engineering Education / Higher Education / Skilled Trades / Workforce Development

Michigan’s community colleges get career prep grant

LANSING—The Michigan Community College Association announced that it has received an $800,000 grant to improve student access to programs in growth areas that lead to in-demand jobs. The grant, awarded …

Engineering / K-12 Education / Mechatronics / Robotics / Skilled Trades

Two Michigan winners in $1 million Harbor Freight Tools for Schools competiton

PONTIAC—An engineering, robotics, and mechatronics teacher from Pontiac and an industrial arts teacher from Hancock have been named winners of the 2020 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching …

Skilled Trades / Workforce Development

LIFT extends skilled trades training deadline

DETROIT—Southeast Michigan has more demand for skilled-trades labor, such as CNC machinists and welders, than almost anywhere else in the country. There are about 21,000 openings for these workers annually, …

K-12 Education / Manufacturing / Skilled Trades / Specialty Vehicles / Workforce Development

Shyft Group goes virtual to meet with students on Manufacturing Day

NOVI–The Novi-based specialty vehicle manufacturer Shyft Group, formerly known as Spartan Motors, plans a live, virtual event for Manufacturing Day this year. Students are welcome to learn about the good-paying, …

Natural Resources / Skilled Trades

Union volunteers build new observation deck at Washtenaw Community College

ANN ARBOR—A new waterfront dock and observation platform built by Union Sportsmen’s Alliance volunteers on the Washtenaw Community College campus will offer educational and recreational benefits to students, faculty, and …

Community Colleges / Skilled Trades

Mid-Michigan College offers fast-track skilled trades programs

HARRISON—Recent events, from the COVID-19 pandemic to flooding throughout central Michigan, have highlighted how essential skilled trades professionals are to the economic well-being and rebuilding of our communities. Mid Michigan …

Construction & Design / Skilled Trades

Construction Science Expo to be held in May

DETROIT–The Ninth Annual Construction Science Expo will be held Tuesday, May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R St., Detroit. The event …

Financial Services / Skilled Trades

Lake Trust Foundation offers scholarships in skilled trades

BRIGHTON — The Lake Trust Foundation announced today that scholarship applications for skilled trades technical education are now being accepted. Prospective students may submit applications on the Foundation’s website at …

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