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The University of New Mexico is making aggressive strides toward becoming a major player in the city’s economic development

"On campus, our faculty and staff are realizing more than ever that as our state economy goes, so goes the university’s well-being," he said. "It has become, I would say, the most-discussed mission of this university."

Carroll breaks ground on lab funded by pair of donors

"That’s the reason we decided to offer civil engineering at Carroll," Scharf said. "We felt civil engineering was most appropriate for Montana – that’s where the jobs are."

Englewood Public Schools To Offer After-School Business Technology Camp

Students in the seventh through tenth grades can now take part in the Community Bridges BisTech Camp, a mini MBA and technology-certification program that will give students the opportunity to learn how to be an…

Helena College of Technology sees growth of school, community tied together – City might be asked to pitch in for College

“(The students) do need to meet a higher quality of work,” Hoffman says. “Hopefully we provide the students a great opportunity to expand.”
Hoffman agrees with Hoyle’s equation that growth of the college benefits the local economy. “It’s very important that as a business grows that your workforce grows with it,” he says.

Meeting prompts dialogue of Board of Regents’ duties, efficacy

Among the items listed was the elimination of low-productivity degree programs, a new strategic plan for the Montana University System, and emphasis on economic development and outreach to business groups.

2-year training programs could bolster area workforce

MSU-Billings Chancellor Ron Sexton said he believes there is a mismatch in Montana with only a small number of students heading for two-year degrees. More knowledge about the jobs requiring less training than a college degree would help keep workers closer to home, he said.