A new facility under redevelopment by Michigan Innovation Headquarters (MI-HQ) aims to expand high-tech manufacturing opportunities in Scio Township while helping emerging companies scale their operations.
Ypsilanti is one of six communities participating in Recast City’s Recast Leaders program, which is focused on strengthening local economies through small-scale manufacturing and product-based businesses.
Dylan Presley found his calling in career and technical education (CTE) classes, and he expects to go into the trades after he graduates high school.
The Ypsilanti Community Schools district is paving the way for students to have an International Baccalaureate stamp on their schooling from kindergarten through graduation.
In local, state, and national competitions, students are finding early professional recognition in their future career paths.
The inaugural cohort is leaving the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program with two years of work experience, degrees, and job offers.
German tech company ZOLLER Inc., whose North American headquarters are in Ann Arbor, is seeking to engage with the Washtenaw County community and spark interest in tech and manufacturing careers.
Maker Works' founders say inspiring and aiding other maker spaces was a key goal since they first started discussing the idea of opening one themselves.
Many businesses have suffered a major blow since COVID-19 struck Washtenaw County. But a handful have found new purpose by refocusing their operations to fill high demand in the medical sector.
Akervall's primary product is its Sisu sports mouthguard, and the company couldn't survive months without any orders. So this week it will begin making face shields to address the shortage of personal protective equipment.
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