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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
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