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How employee retention grows Michigan’s health care workforce – Concentrate
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (1244+ words) Retaining folks working within the health care sector is a vital strategy in turning around current and projected workforce shortages. To grow Michigan's health care workforce, the Michigan Health Council Workforce Plan recognizes that retention is as important as recruitment....
Since Great Depression, Ann Arbor preschool has offered low-cost child care and supportive services – Concentrate
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (1111+ words) For over 90 years, Foundations Preschool of Washtenaw County has not only provided high-quality, affordable, and accessible child care, but also served as a community resource for enrolled families. "We were founded during the Depression so children had a place to…...
What’s at stake for young families: Early childhood policy after the 2026 election – Concentrate
2+ week, 2+ day ago (575+ words) Anne Kuhnen, MLPP Kids Count policy director weighs in on early childhood education after the "26 gubernatorial election. Michigan"s 2026 gubernatorial election will have major consequences for a host of issues, and early childhood education is no exception. The state"s…...
You can apply now for free preschool in Washtenaw County – Concentrate
2+ week, 3+ day ago (390+ words) If you're looking for free, high-quality preschool for your 3- or 4-year-old in Washtenaw County next school year, now's the time to submit your application. First, families submit their application online. Then, after submitting any necessary supporting documentation, they will have…...
Where will Michigan’s next governor stand on early childhood education? – Concentrate
3+ week, 3+ day ago (781+ words) Michigan's many gubernatorial candidates offer a variety of approaches to early childhood education. Michigan's early childhood education ecosystem is likely to see major changes based on who state residents elect as their next governor this November." What's next for PreK…...
Paid youth internship program seeks Washtenaw County employers, mentors for 11th year – Concentrate
3+ week, 4+ day ago (289+ words) Washtenaw County's summer youth employment program, SummerWorks, is currently recruiting local employers to host interns and provide mentorship to young adults ages 16-24 this summer. Information sessions for employers and mentors will be held throughout February and March. "We are looking…...
AI is creating rapid change in Washtenaw County education, from elementary school to higher ed – Concentrate
4+ week, 1+ day ago (893+ words) AI has had transformational effects in education throughout Washtenaw County. This article is the second in a three-part series about the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Washtenaw County community. You can read the first installment, about AI's effects…...
Students respond to Ypsi history through art in "Ypsilanti Future History" project – Concentrate
4+ week, 2+ day ago (587+ words) Ypsilanti Community Schools students at all grade levels are learning about Ypsilanti's history and making art about it in a project called Ypsilanti Future History. Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) students at all grade levels are learning about Ypsilanti's history and…...
ECIC guides Michigan’s early childhood strategy – Concentrate
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (677+ words) ECIC works with public agencies, community partners, philanthropy, and providers to ensure every child has a foundation for lifelong success. Michigan is at a pivotal moment for early childhood education. At the center of this work, the Early Childhood Investment…...