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Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers have signed a 10-year extension of their longstanding training partnership. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Nearly 6000 trade union members are set to converge on Ann Arbor this summer for advanced training at Washtenaw Community College. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The three major national union training programs that come to Washtenaw County every year are pumping $23 million into the annual economy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Washtenaw Community College kicks off Free College Week on Monday as area residents are invited to participate in on-line classes. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Outgoing Ypsilanti Police Chief Kirk Moore says he’s hoping that a new policy will improve the department’s retention efforts. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business, or the COB, has seen success with its new Professional Development Digital Badge program. It started due to high demand from students. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A national electrical training alliance will continue to its annual seminars in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Over 100 businesses in the area have been awarded a total of $6 million in Going PRO Talent Fund grants from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor State Senator Jeff Irwin has been named Legislator of the Year by the Michigan Works! Association. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Speaking to union members on Wednesday, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says Michigan stands to greatly benefit from the expansion of manufacturing taking place in the green industry. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.