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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
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Murals and Public Art: Part 2

A July 21, 2026 SEMCOG University workshop highlighted how murals and public art can support placemaking, placekeeping, economic development, and community...
Noah Bussell, AICPSep. 15 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
People standing together at an SEMCOG event, showcasing community collaboration and regional planning efforts.

Celebrating Manufacturing Day in Southeast Michigan

Today is National Manufacturing Day, and across Southeast Michigan, communities are highlighting the vital role manufacturing plays in the economy while...
Naheed HuqOct. 3 2025
education
Young professionals receiving certificates at SEMCOG event for urban planning and development.

Building the Future Workforce through Meaningful Exploration

Career exploration and preparation programs are vital for shaping the workforce of tomorrow. By offering hands-on experiences and real-world exposure, these...
Naheed HuqAug. 22 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
Diverse group of women that are nursing or medical students at local university

The Value of Postsecondary Education

MI Reconnect, Oakland80, and SEMCOG initiatives improve access, support nontraditional students, and raise awareness of the value of postsecondary education.
Naheed HuqJun. 4 2025
education
groups of individuals standing together inside of a factory

Locals Lead: Macomb Community College helps build the defense workforce

Macomb Community College's Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) program addresses the Navy's need for skilled workers in CNC and welding.
Naheed HuqDec. 9 2024
education
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Don Hubler: Passionate Advocate for Students

Last week, Southeast Michigan's own Don Hubler was elected President of the National School Boards Association (NSBA).
Naheed HuqApr. 16 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
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