education
Students listen as a manufacturing professional explains equipment on a factory floor.

Opening Doors to Careers: Wayne County Manufacturing Day Connects Students with Manufacturing Opportunities

SEMCOG partnered with Wayne County Manufacturing Day to connect Dearborn students with modern manufacturing careers through a hands-on MacLean-Fogg tour.
Grant BrooksOct. 19 2026
community and economic development
A crossing guard in a high-visibility vest holds a stop sign as a group of children wait near a school bus.

Engaging Students in Transportation Safety

What started as a simple idea to bring students into SEMCOG’s regional planning work became a meaningful, student-centered project focused on pedestrian...
Grant BrooksMay. 15 2026
community and economic development
Aerial view of Marysville with a large American flag flying prominently on the left, overlooking a marina, residential area, and a water treatment facility near the shoreline.

Career Opportunities Abound in Michigan’s Water Sector

Water professionals play a vital role in public health, ensuring clean, safe, and reliable water is provided for communities. As the industry faces increasing...
Grant BrooksNov. 5 2025
community and economic development
Happy professionals shaking hands in an office setting, representing teamwork and regional planning efforts.

Bridging Education and Opportunity

In Macomb County, a partnership between Macomb Intermediate School District and Macomb Community College is connecting classroom learning to real-world careers.
Grant BrooksAug. 4 2025
community and economic development
image of a pond or lake that is fenced off by a gated fence

Locals Lead: Empowering Education at the Knabusch Center

Originally a Michigan DNR facility, it was repurposed to foster environmental awareness and stewardship, offering hands-on learning experiences for K-8 students
Grant BrooksDec. 18 2024
regionalism
Person helping a wheelchair user onto a green bus using a deployed accessibility ramp.

Enhancing Mobility Options for Seniors

SEMCOG's recent workshop discussed various mobility options, emphasizing their importance in maintaining seniors' quality of life and mental health.
Grant BrooksAug. 21 2024
community and economic development
A care worker pushes an older adult in a wheelchair down a bright hallway with large windows and plants.

Exploring Diverse Senior Living Options

There is no one size fits all solution to senior living which is why there are many options.
Grant BrooksJun. 17 2024
community and economic development
Four people sitting on outdoor benches around a table at a farm-style venue, sharing drinks and conversation in a sunny setting.

Our Aging Region

Astounding statistics predict a future where older adults outnumber children, prompting communities to prepare for change.
Grant BrooksApr. 24 2024
community and economic development
Students gather around a laptop as a teacher provides guidance during a collaborative classroom learning activity.

The State of Education Today

It is imperative to incorporate fun and excitement into learning and must also bolster the teaching profession to ensure the retention of exceptional educators.
Grant BrooksMar. 22 2024
community and economic development
Instructor giving a safety briefing to a small group wearing high‑visibility vests inside an industrial warehouse environment.

Wayne County Manufacturing Day 2023

MFG Day is a crucial initiative to inspire the next generation, positively shift perceptions, and build the foundation for the workforce of the future.
Grant BrooksOct. 24 2023