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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.
Montana to Launch Statewide Credential and Skills Registry to Strengthen the Connection Between Education and Workforce
A new statewide credential registry will make Montana's educational credentials, skills, and career pathways more transparent and...
Feb 114 min read
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Accelerate Montana Selected as a Microsoft TechSpark Fellow to Grow Economic Opportunity in Montana
Accelerate Montana announced today that it has been selected by Microsoft as a continuing fellow as part of its TechSpark program to...
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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Nine Pioneering Initiatives Awarded Funding Through The GitLab Foundation’s $3M Effort to Boost the Green Economy
The GitLab Foundation announced nine inaugural grantees as part of its $3 million Green Jobs for Economic Opportunity Fund . Launched in...
Aug 6, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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New certified nursing assistants graduate Browning training program
A public-private partnership led by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry graduated a cohort of 22 new certified nursing...
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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Accelerate MT Program Spotlight Series: Katherine Lechman
Welcome to Accelerate Montana’s Program Spotlight Series. In this series of blog posts, you will meet our team members who lead the...
Feb 16, 20235 min read
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University of Montana Bitterroot College announces 20% enrollment increase
Bitterroot College had a 20% increase in enrollment for the spring semester compared to last fall thanks to robust dual enrollment...
Jan 26, 20233 min read
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Bitterroot College Announces Rapid Training Courses
Bitterroot College has announced their fall/winter course listing of new and returning rapid training courses. The course listings...
Oct 7, 20223 min read
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Enrollment: UM Welcomes Largest First-Year Class to Campus in Six Years
The University of Montana welcomed more than 1,351 first-year students to campus this fall, marking the largest incoming class at the...
Sep 26, 20223 min read
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MT New Tech Careers Rapid Training Hub Expands High-Paying Tech Jobs
On August 8, 2022, Accelerate MT hosted Governor Greg Gianforte for an event at Missoula College announcing the Tech Careers Rapid...
Sep 9, 20224 min read
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Accelerate MT Program Spotlight Series: Dianne Burke
Welcome to the first post in Accelerate Montana’s Program Spotlight Series. In this series of blog posts, you will meet the incredible...
Aug 9, 20224 min read
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