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A new statewide credential registry will make Montana's educational credentials, skills, and career pathways more transparent and accessible to students, workers, and employers across the state. Facilitated by Accelerate Montana through their SkillsFWD grant funding, in partnership with Credential Engine, this initiative invites Montana University System two-year colleges and Tribal colleges to join a pilot program creating a digital system serving Montana's workforce needs.

Accelerate Montana announced today that it has been selected by Microsoft as a continuing fellow as part of its TechSpark program to continue to foster digital inclusion through the expansion of training and workforce development programs in the technology sector in Montana tribal communities. This initiative addresses the persistent challenges of limited access to technology education, high-speed internet, and career opportunities in Montana's tribal communities. By expandin

The GitLab Foundation announced nine inaugural grantees as part of its $3 million Green Jobs for Economic Opportunity Fund . Launched in...

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA),...

Accelerate Montana is thrilled to announce the renewal of a $50,000 grant via Microsoft’s TechSpark program. With this grant, Accelerate Montana will continue to foster digital inclusion through the expansion of training and workforce development programs in the technology sector for Montana Tribal communities. Accelerate Montana, offers a broad range of economic and workforce development programs to benefit Montana businesses and individuals, promoting inclusive economic pro

MISSOULA, Mont- The Missoula Clean Energy Workforce Coalition (CEWC) was awarded $50,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy by placing...

Accelerate Montana's Rural Innovation Initiative (AMRII), Women’s Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab, and Catalyze Global Impact LLC are thrilled to unveil the eagerly awaited report, "Access to Finance in Montana: Part 1 - A Survey of Funders." Embracing the vision of inclusive prosperity throughout Montana, regardless of location or identity, the team is dedicated to fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. We believe in nurturing the seeds of potential, innovation,

MISSOULA – The University of Montana and The Whole Group are partnering to develop workforce education and training pathways to position...

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden-Harris administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA),...

The Accelerate Montana Rural Initiative Program (AMRII) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a substantial grant of $744,000...

Accelerate Montana is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of a grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. This grant, totaling $400,000, will enable Accelerate Montana to continue their work aimed at empowering young individuals in rural and Indigenous communities with valuable workforce development opportunities. The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, during its September board meeting, approved a series of grants totaling more than $24 milli

MISSOULA – The University of Montana’s enrollment ascent continues, driven by a 3.7% increase in total student headcount – the largest annual growth rate in 14 years. In total, 10,327 students are enrolled at UM this fall, which is 372 students higher than 2022. “With the largest single year of percentage gain in enrollment since 2009, the University of Montana is firmly ingrained in a period of growth,” said UM President Seth Bodnar. “By combining a record student retention

Accelerate Montana and Microsoft are to work together to ensure regional digital inclusion, job creation, and technological innovation in Montana – Accelerate Montana announced today that it will be working with Microsoft TechSpark to foster this work. Accelerate Montana the portfolio of economic and workforce development programs affiliated with the University of Montana, serves as a vital resource for the people of Montana by fostering a strong workforce and enhancing econo

A public-private partnership led by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry graduated a cohort of 22 new certified nursing...

Welcome to Accelerate Montana’s Program Spotlight Series. In this series of blog posts, you will meet our team members who lead the various economic and workforce development programs that are the core of Accelerate Montana’s efforts. In this post, we are getting to know Katherine Lechman, the Program Manager of Job Site Ready. The Job Site Ready Rapid Training course offered in partnership with Accelerate Montana is designed to provide training in the critical skills that in

Bitterroot College had a 20% increase in enrollment for the spring semester compared to last fall thanks to robust dual enrollment...

Bitterroot College has announced their fall/winter course listing of new and returning rapid training courses. The course listings...

The University of Montana welcomed more than 1,351 first-year students to campus this fall, marking the largest incoming class at the state’s flagship university in six years. In addition to this 6% increase over 2021, there are an additional 74 first-year students that came to UM with some college credit. The number of first-year students on campus this fall is 1,425. This is the second consecutive year of sizable growth among the incoming class at UM, putting the University

On August 8, 2022, Accelerate MT hosted Governor Greg Gianforte for an event at Missoula College announcing the Tech Careers Rapid...

Montana public libraries and AMRII partnered to provide training for librarians on startup business resources. Participating libraries received course training on how to support early-stage entrepreneurs. This program was part of the Montana Libraries SPARK initiative, a state-wide initiative for public libraries to provide economic development support to Montanans across the state. The goals for the Entrepreneurial Support in Libraries Program were: Trained libraries offer e