News Category: Workforce Development

Montana Economic Developers Association (MEDA) – RFP for Montana’s Next Generation of Community and Economic Development Tools

An analysis to redefine the Essential Economic and Community Development Tools and Strategies to Drive Montana’s Economic Future

States Can Foster Job Growth if Lifelong Learning is at Play

I was with Montana Gov. Steve Bullock when he released the newest National Governors Association report, “Governor’s Action Guide to Achieving Good Jobs for All Americans,” at the opening session of NGA’s summer meeting.

How unpaid internships hurt all workers and worsen income inequality

When middle-class or low-income students can’t afford to be cheap labor, those unpaid internships effectively shut them out of their desired career paths—while opening doors for privileged students who already have a leg up.

The Innovations of the Creative Class Affect a Rural Area’s Fortunes

A new study measures innovation and shows that when found in rural areas, it is tied to significant presence of the creative class.

The Red Ants Pants Foundation Girls Leadership Program Inviting High School Juniors to Participate

The program consists of a cohort of eight girls entering their junior year of high-school, eight female mentors and a team of professional facilitators.

Bozeman high-tech firms Bridger Aerospace and Ascent Vision Technologies provide jobs for veterans and Montana State University graduates

Half of employees are veterans

University of Montana to Host Annual Student Employment Fair – 9/5

The fair is open to all organizations or departments on- and off-campus that need college students for part-time positions during the academic year. The event is free for UM students.

University of Montana-Western reshaped its educational model – Experience One means students “take one single course at a time and learn by doing.”

“We are the only public university in the United States doing this.”

Going, Going, ALMOST Gone…

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