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This blog is your front-row seat to the big ideas, bold moves, and breakthrough moments happening through Accelerate Montana. It’s more than updates—it’s a window into the heartbeat of our work: advancing economic mobility, sparking innovation, and centering community.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Next Funding Round of $504 Million for 12 Tech Hubs Across America
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA),...
Jul 2, 20244 min read
Accelerate Montana Continues Partnership with Microsoft TechSpark, Receiving an Additional $50,000 Grant to Promote Digital Inclusion
Accelerate Montana is thrilled to announce the renewal of a $50,000 grant via Microsoft’s TechSpark program. With this grant, Accelerate...
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Accelerate Montana Partners with Microsoft TechSpark Program and Tribal Broadband Bootcamp to Host Broadband Bootcamp in the Fort Belknap Indian Community
Accelerate Montana is pleased to announce the Tribal Broadband Bootcamp, an exciting opportunity for Tribal members across the state of...
May 4, 20242 min read
Lowe’s Foundation Awards Over $6 Million in Gable Grants to Innovative Community Based Nonprofits to Shore Up America’s Skilled Trades Workforce
The Lowe’s Foundation has selected 10 community-based nonprofits as Gable Grants recipients to enhance their innovative skilled trades...
Mar 13, 20244 min read
Rapid Training Graduates Celebrate the Success of "Return to the Blanket" at Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Accelerate Montana is proud to announce the exceptional achievements of Return to the Blanket , a compelling film directed by Amanda...
Feb 21, 20243 min read
Promineo: Linda Forlizzi
Linda Forlizzi is a career changer who, fueled by a desire to make the most of her extra time, stumbled into learning to code. Linda...
Feb 12, 20244 min read
John Freer - Job Site Ready
“Right now Construction in Montana is booming and that's going to be going on for quite a long time,” Job Site Ready (JSR) is designed to...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Missoula Coalition wins $50k in U.S. Department of Energy Competition
MISSOULA, Mont- The Missoula Clean Energy Workforce Coalition (CEWC) was awarded $50,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy by placing...
Dec 20, 20232 min read
SkillsFWD awards six inaugural grants
Today, SkillsFWD — a new initiative on a mission to catalyze a more equitable skills-based hiring ecosystem — announced inaugural grants...
Dec 7, 20233 min read
Access to Finance, Part 1: A Survey of Funders Report Released
Accelerate Montana's Rural Innovation Initiative (AMRII), Women’s Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab, and Catalyze Global Impact LLC are...
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Thomas Kline - Plumbing Case Study
“If you throw a dart at Montana, wherever it sticks as a plumber and electrician you will have work.” Clean water needs to flow through...
Nov 6, 20232 min read
UM Creates New Partnership to Expand Montana’s Technology Workforce
MISSOULA – The University of Montana and The Whole Group are partnering to develop workforce education and training pathways to position...
Oct 26, 20233 min read
Biden-Harris Administration Designates 31 Tech Hubs Across America
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden-Harris administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA),...
Oct 23, 20236 min read
AMRII Awarded a $744,000 Grant for Transformative Economic Development
The Accelerate Montana Rural Initiative Program (AMRII) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a substantial grant of $744,000...
Oct 10, 20232 min read
Accelerate MT: Grant from Blank Foundation Boosts Rural Workforce
Accelerate Montana is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of a grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family...
Oct 6, 20232 min read
Accelerate MT Case Study: CAD Essentials Training
In the Spring of 2022, Accelerate Montana (AMT) was made aware of a shortage of CAD (Computer-aided Design) drafters and technicians...
Oct 2, 20233 min read
Commerce Awards 12 Production Assistant Scholarships to Montana Tribal Members
HELENA, Mont. -- The Montana Department of Commerce, in partnership with Accelerate MT, has awarded twelve scholarships to Montana tribal...
Sep 19, 20233 min read
UM Enrollment Up Again, Largest Growth Rate in 14 Years
MISSOULA – The University of Montana’s enrollment ascent continues, driven by a 3.7% increase in total student headcount – the largest...
Sep 5, 20233 min read
Accelerate Montana: Powering Economic Growth with Microsoft's TechSpark Program!
Accelerate Montana and Microsoft are to work together to ensure regional digital inclusion, job creation, and technological innovation in...
Jul 24, 20232 min read
James TenNapel - CDL Case Study
"I just graduated from MSU-Great Falls in this last class and I got hired immediately and thought it was tailor made for me. I do think...
Jul 17, 20232 min read
Amita Greer - Montana Code School Case Study
"I worked for a non-profit for about eight years and I felt like I wanted to do something different. I kind of hit my cap in terms of...
Jul 13, 20232 min read
Amanda Bearmedicine - Production Assistant Case Study
"I was scared that there was no Indigenous representation. The next thing you know, I met two other directors from Browning, Montana and...
Jul 11, 20232 min read
Cassie Miller- CNA Case Study
"I currently work as a Nursing Assistant and I wanted to take this program in order for a pay increase, and then also to gain the...
Jul 11, 20232 min read
Gilles Huegi - Line Program Case Study
"My last career was running stale for me. I looked at this career. I wanted to be back outside, be in the sunshine, and line work...
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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