technical skills

Ypsilanti Community High School recently celebrated the opening of a new AI learning space. With the advance of the digital age, the school is preparing students for academic excellence. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked with Ypsilanti Community High School Principal, Dr. Chelsea Harris-Hugan about the school’s efforts to prepare students for career readiness, as well as today’s teaching climate for educators.

A new report by the think tank Heartland Forward shows that Ann Arbor is one of the fastest-growing places in the country for tech migration. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Director of Career and Technical Education for the Washtenaw Intermediate School District says the Vocational Millage in Washtenaw County would do wonders for local students. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

There are any number of organizations and programs aimed at increasing equity in Washtenaw County. Literacy is foundational to a sustainable and successful community. Washtenaw Literacy is an organization working to enhance the opportunities, particularly for those who have been traditionally marginalized and underserved. Carole McCabe is executive director of Washtenaw Literacy and joined WEMU's David Fair for a conversation on overcoming the barriers to a better life and better community.

A report by the University of Michigan’s Youth Policy Lab has found significant inequalities in career and technical education access across Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn blacksmithing or timber-framing, you don’t have to go far. The Michigan Folk School is serving Washtenaw County residents…

Michigan has about 150 new laws. Governor Rick Snyder finished going through a pile of bills that were sent to him before the Legislature went on its…

The state says it can improve low student test scores and get more kids into skilled trades.The so-called “nation’s report card” came out Tuesday. It…

Michigan schools aren’t quite on board with legislation to teach more skilled trades and technical education in schools. But with a few changes, they…