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Montana Tech to offer new construction management spring degree, scholarship money available

Students on the accelerated paths will incur less debt at graduation and begin earning a well-paying salary earlier. It is a win-win for the students and the Montana construction industry,” said Kenneth Lee, dean of the Lance College of Mines and Engineering.

Why Business Needs “Ignition Schools”

Ignition Schools stoke innovation and mint founders.

EDA Headwaters Tech Hub is now open and we need your input

This is an amazing opportunity!  Please read the latest updates from Joseph Thiel, complete with instructions, hyperlinks, and additional documents at the bottom.

College of Veterinary Medicine Feasibility Study Findings & Lunch Invitation

Montana doesn’t have a vet school, nor does Idaho, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Nebraska. Veterinary care for pets and stock animals is critical to our economy and way of life.

An Opportunity for Schools to Expand Personalized and Work-Based Learning

Transformational Learning Grants are available to Montana school districts to support and implement a proficiency-based education system. Montana law defines this as “an education system in which student progress is based on a student’s demonstration of competence rather than on the basis of seat time or the age or grade level of the student.”

Arizona State, Idaho National Laboratory team to boost clean energy research

One joint project works to improve and decarbonize methods to extract critical minerals needed for renewable energy generation, energy storage and high-tech electronics. Another effort will develop solutions to electrify process heating, a major pathway to decarbonizing heavy manufacturing.

Montana State University breaks ground on Great Falls nursing school

The Mark & Robyn Jones College of Nursing Great Falls campus is preparing to begin the construction of a new building. It is one of five MSU nursing buildings across the state that is possible due to a $101 million donation from Mark and Robyn Jones.

Key findings from 2023 Montana STEM Summit to be presented online Dec. 12

The Dec. 12 presentation will include STEM data for Montana and the nation; challenges and opportunities as identified by summit participants; and suggestions for advancing STEM in Montana. Attendees, especially those who were unable to attend the April summit, can also contribute ideas and feedback.

Remote Work Professional Certificate Course – October – Online

The Remote Work Professional certificate program is a 1-month specialized course designed to equip workers and business owners with training needed to: find a job working remotely for a company, expand a business to serve customers remotely, and increase skill levels for people already working remotely. For more information, go to https://www.montana.edu/extension/communitydevelopment/remote-work-certificate.html

Remote Work Professional Certificate Course – November – Online

The Remote Work Professional certificate program is a 1-month specialized course designed to equip workers and business owners with training needed to: find a job working remotely for a company, expand a business to serve customers remotely, and increase skill levels for people already working remotely. For more information, go to https://www.montana.edu/extension/communitydevelopment/remote-work-certificate.html

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