technical skills

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…