Kids and Education

What Michigan Tech’s partnership in the research corridor means for the university and the U.P.

Michigan Tech's recent inclusion in the prestigious University Research Corridor bolsters the state's overall competitiveness in science, engineering, and innovation and serves as catalyst for economic growth in the U.P.  

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Talent Together: Addressing teacher shortages in the U.P. and across Michigan

Talent Together, a state-funded initiative to increase the number of certified teachers across Michigan, is finding success, drawing plenty of applicants. In the U.P., many prospective teachers are enrolled in the online program available through Northern Michigan University in Marquette.

Rural woodworking school teaches carving and life skills to Michigan and Wisconsin students

Saint Maud’s Makerspace operates on the Sloyd principles, an educational model founded and developed in 1800’s Sweden. Students are learning woodworking skills but also strengthening themselves for the journey of life.   

Helping start-ups on the road to success

From brilliant idea to product: The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program Accelerator helps innovators learn the ins and outs of moving their creations from the lab to the marketplace. 

Flower Power: Michigan Tech professor developing robot for lavender harvesting

Harvesting flowers is a gentle business, one traditionally done by hand. An assistant professor at Michigan Technological University hopes to help farmers automate that cumbersome task. She is developing a robotic harvesting system.

Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage

Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.

An intern at work at Northern Michigan University.
New NMU program aims to keep graduates in the U.P.

A new program at Northern Michigan University -- Wildcat Collective Leaders of Honor and Ambition -- will pair students with businesses, providing them mentorship and internships to encourage them to remain in the U.P. after graduation. 

Expert presenters share evidence-based information traversing the lifespan from early intervention and initial diagnosis to quality of life for older autistic adults.
Navigating Autism Today Conference connects autism community to facts, friendships, and resources

The Autism Alliance of Michigan Navigating Autism Today (NAT) Conference connects autistic people of all ages and their loved ones with education, resources, and community.

New Keweenaw fund to enhance early childhood education

The Keweenaw Community Foundation, in collaboration with the Copper Country Great Start Collaborative, has launched a fund to provide grants to enhance early childhood education programs in Houghton, Keweenaw and Baraga counties.

Advanced Motorsports student analyzes data on computer.
Enterprise program connects students with industry

The Enterprise Program at Michigan Technology University teams students with companies and industries to help them build skills and gain real-world experience for future jobs.

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