Summer employment program for Washtenaw County youth returns for 10th year
The SummerWorks program, which offers paid internships for people ages 16-24, is seeking local employers to host interns this summer.
Dexter
Partner Partner Content Small business 101: 7 guiding principles to help your business succeed
We asked four Washtenaw County-based experts to weigh in on the must-know guiding principles to help your business succeed in 2025.
Organization launches educational series on racial injustice in land use planning
The series aims to strengthen relationships, shared learning, and resolve for addressing antiquated land use policies in Ann Arbor, Ypsi, and throughout the county.
Learn how to make a rain garden in upcoming class hosted by Southeast Michigan watershed councils
The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commission and Huron River Watershed Council are among those hosting the virtual course, which runs for five Thursdays starting Jan. 30.
Washtenaw County schools explore consolidating career technical education for consistency and equity
No Washtenaw County student has access to all 60 of the county's CTE offerings. That could change, though, as school officials explore ways to consolidate CTE offerings.
Ann Arbor area recognized for accessibility for travelers with disabilities
The Ann Arbor area is the first community in Michigan to receive verification from an online travel platform that exclusively promotes accessibility in travel for individuals with physical, cognitive, and invisible disabilities.
Free event to offer employers introduction to creating registered apprenticeships
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Michigan Works! Southeast is inviting area employers to a free event in Ann Arbor that will cover the basics of creating a registered apprenticeship program.
New WCC program offers financial assistance and apprenticeships for future teachers
Those considering a teaching career could have their college tuition and fees paid for through a new Washtenaw Community College program designed to address Michigan's educator shortage.
Washtenaw County receives $4.3m federal grant to address youth homelessness
Washtenaw County was recently awarded a "pivotal" $4.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program.
Event examines the “State of Health” in Washtenaw County
More than 150 community members came together to address Washtenaw County's public health strategies at the second annual State of Health symposium Oct. 28.
