New documentary examines Ann Arbor’s history of disability rights advocacy
Director Zach Damon, a disability rights advocate and person with cerebral palsy, says his film is for "anyone who wants hope."
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Self-driving truck company opens $5.6 million Ann Arbor Twp. facility, creating 500 local jobs
TORC Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a leader in autonomous truck technology, has announced the opening of a new facility in Ann Arbor Township.
CTE millage to go before Washtenaw County voters as CTE program demand increases
A new report shows that over the last four years, while overall student enrollment in Washtenaw County has decreased, CTE program enrollment has increased by 69%.
Ann Arbor SPARK, WCC celebrate first Michigan grads of manufacturing education program
The inaugural cohort is leaving the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program with two years of work experience, degrees, and job offers.
U-M works to preserve and disseminate education data as feds pull funding for its collection
As Americans continue to digest cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, researchers at the University of Michigan are striving to maintain and widen access to education data critical to informing public policy.
Study finds union training programs bring millions to Washtenaw County economy
Destination Ann Arbor has announced results of a recent study showing that three major national union training programs hosted in Washtenaw County injected $23 million into the local economy last year.
Ann Arbor’s Broadway Park West development receives $1 million grant for public pavilion
The nonprofit Lower Town Riverfront Conservancy was recently awarded a $1 million grant to support the largest brownfield redevelopment in Washtenaw County’s history, Broadway Park West.
Ann Arbor SPARK annual meeting highlights economic development wins and climate change threats
The event showcased SPARK's achievements in fostering economic growth and innovation in Washtenaw County, while its keynote speaker discussed climate change's potential impact on the county's economy.
From champion carpenter to apparel entrepreneur, Washtenaw CTE students are “powerhouse” achievers
We talked to three students in county career and technical education programs about the impact of getting ready for the professional real world through practical, hands-on learning experiences.
U-M leads in national effort to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding
Spurred by China's current dominance in shipbuilding and America's reliance on foreign shipyards, the University of Michigan is leading efforts to train the needed workforce and develop a statewide maritime strategy.
