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FUEL FOR THE FUTURE
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.
Accelerate Montana: A Year of Growth, Collaboration, and Impact in 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, we at Accelerate Montana take immense pride in reflecting on a year filled with meaningful achievements....
Jan 243 min read
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Taking Workforce Training Programs Mobile in Montana
Discover how to bring workforce training directly to communities across the state with our "Taking Workforce Training Programs Mobile in...
Dec 31, 20241 min read
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Job Site Ready Named a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant Recipient
Accelerate Montana's Job Site Ready program is honored to be recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to...
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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Job Site Ready Learner Spotlight: Michelle Cura
This month, we are excited to feature Job Site Ready graduate Michelle Cura and learn more about her experiences as a construction trades...
Jul 26, 20244 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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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Accelerate MT Program Spotlight Series: Job Site Ready
Welcome to Accelerate Montana’s Program Spotlight Series! In this series of blog posts, you will meet our leaders and team members who...
Feb 16, 20237 min read
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Gianforte talks with Job Site Ready students and employees
Governor Greg Gianforte met with students and staff from the Job Site Ready Program and the Jackson Contractor Group at the Missoula...
Aug 4, 20222 min read
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Construction Worksite Training Offered
For people looking to get into the construction industry but don't have the skills, Accelerate Montana offers worksite training for...
May 18, 20222 min read
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‘Fast Track’ Training for Montana Construction Jobs
It's a race in Montana between "Help Wanted" and "For Sale" signs. We've all seen the huge price spikes in properties under the Big Sky....
May 17, 20222 min read
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Accelerate Montana Invites Job Site Ready Applicants
MISSOULA – Accelerate Montana announced today that registration for the Job Site Ready entry-level construction micro-credential program...
May 16, 20222 min read
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