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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 …
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
KALAMAZOO – One year after announcing a collaborative effort with Grand Rapids Community College and West Michigan manufacturers addressing talent needs in the manufacturing industry, Western Michigan University has opened …
SOUTHFIELD – If American manufacturers want to solve the talent shortage on their factory floors, they’ve got to make manufacturing work something people aspire to, not settle for. That was …
LANSING — The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a new $50 million skilled trades equipment program for community colleges along with economic development and community …