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More Students Are Turning Away From College and Toward Apprenticeships

Today, colleges and universities enroll about 15 million undergraduate students, while companies employ about 800,000 apprentices. In the past decade, college enrollment has declined by about 15%, while the number of apprentices has increased by more than 50%, according to federal data and Robert Lerman, a labor economist at the Urban Institute and co-founder of Apprenticeships for America.

Maine Leaders Discuss Whether Public Broadband Investments Should Support National Private Providers

Millions of Maine’s fiber dollars is going to a mix of government entities, regional internet service providers, and large, out-of-state companies. Some worry these national companies have not worked well with communities in the past. Others say the investments should be evaluated on what they deliver, not who gets the money.

Coaster Electric Cargo Trikes Made in Missoula, Montana

It’s a great time to be shopping for an electric cargo bike.

USDA awards more than $2.3 million in grants to support 17 Montana ag producers

Seventeen ag producers across the state received the funds through the USDA Rural Development’s Value-Added Producer Grant Program that helps businesses generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities.

How AI is driving the future of technology

Coupled with human talent, software can be delivered at 6X the speed and one-quarter of the cost.

Work-Based Learning Expands in Flathead County

As demand for career and technical education grows, Flathead Valley high schools are redefining what learning means for their students

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 (really 26- Amazing!!) for 3-19-23

At Charlie’s March Roundup Friday night at The Newberry, the C.M. Russell Museum of Great Falls announced the amazing success of its Art and Soul Campaign, blowing past its $25 million goal by raising $40 million. Congratulations!!!

CBS Sunday Morning – Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Launch Production Company Designed to Increase Streaming Profits for Artists

“As streamers have proliferated, they have really ended back-end participation, and so this is partly an effort to try to recapture some of that value and share it in a way that’s more equitable,” Affleck said. “Not just writers and directors and stars. But also cinematographers, editors, costume designers and other crucial artists who, in my view, are very underpaid.”

Stop requiring college degrees for jobs that don’t need them

Employers are finally tearing down the “paper ceiling” in hiring.

Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need

In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. The reason: The country applies the “Housing First” concept. Those affected by homelessness receive a small apartment and counselling – without any preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected thus make their way back into a stable life. And: All this is cheaper than accepting homelessness.

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The MDT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in transportation contracts.

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Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.

SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.

Big Sky EDA- Building Businesses and Creating Jobs in the Greater Billings, Montana area