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Chelsea Parker, a wraparound specialist with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District's Bridge Team, and Jessica Fonville, a clinical social worker with the team.

Washtenaw ISD’s Bridge Team offers mental health support for students

Since 2023, a dedicated clinical team has been available to assist Washtenaw County students experiencing mental health challenges.

Teacher Kim Atkins and counselor Rebekah Ward at Lincoln Middle School.
Washtenaw County mental health millage’s 2024 investments detailed in impact report

The 2024 impact report for Washtenaw County's Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage shows a variety of positive outcomes from over $7.5 million in millage-funded investments last year.

Creative Washtenaw Executive Director Chloe Crowther.
Q&A: New Creative Washtenaw director seeks to strengthen collaboration, data collection in arts community

We chatted with Creative Washtenaw Executive Director Chloe Crowther about her vision for her organization and Washtenaw County's arts scene.

Saline High School teacher Corbin Brown and student Dakota Ford with a drone they use in class.
From drone farming to table: Washtenaw County culinary students use innovative tech

Culinary students are using drones to learn about modern farming methods and where their ingredients come from, while also providing useful skills for future jobs.

Students Liahni Quijada (left) and Nha Nguyen (right) with Ji Hye Kim (center) at her restaurant, Little Kim. Quijada and Nguyen were among a group of students selected to design a pop-up dinner at Kim's restaurant, Miss Kim, after winning culinary competitions.
Washtenaw County high schoolers bring home accolades in manufacturing, cooking, and more

In local, state, and national competitions, students are finding early professional recognition in their future career paths.

Andrew Milkey, project manager at Ideal Contracting.
From builders to health leaders, these Washtenaw County professionals found their start in high school CTE classes

Career and technical education (CTE) programs are instrumental in preparing the next generation of builders, managers, and innovators.

Evan Aeschliman at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
From high school CTE classes to WCC to U-M, Saline native blazes his own trail in business

Evan Aeschliman has forged his own path toward a career in business, progressing from high school career and technical education courses to Washtenaw Community College to the University of Michigan.

Colton Ray at Eastern Michigan University's Swoop's Food Pantry.
Facing federal cuts, Washtenaw County food assistance providers prepare for uncertainty and resilience

As food insecurity rises nationwide, Washtenaw County food banks and pantries are bracing for fallout from federal legislation slashing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Letter from the editor: Concentrate editor steps up to publisher role
Kaysi Hohner in welding class at Saline High School.
CTE classes offer career experience in Washtenaw County high schools. Here’s how to sign up for them

More than 70 state-approved career and technical education programs provide practical learning experiences across numerous fields such as skilled trades, technology, culinary arts, and engineering.

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