Renewable energy sources like solar are crucial to the clean energy transition. But today, just one country dominates the global solar industry: China. In the 1970s and 80s, the United States pioneered solar technologies, leading the world in research, development, and manufacturing of solar panels. Because of inconsistent federal support for renewables, the United States … Read more
On March 20, Midland Montessori School was awarded an $8,200 Hemlock Semiconductor grant from the Midland Area Community Foundation under the focus area of “Developing our Talent.” These funds have been used to buy new gym materials and new woodchips for the school’s playground. Midland Montessori School, at 5709 Eastman, has been a part of Midland … Read more
A new nature center is in bloom in Midland County as organizers celebrate its groundbreaking. Supporters spoke about how the Chippewa Nature Center’s new roots will give children a strong foundation in environmental education. “Chippewa Nature Center offers programs to the community to connect people to nature,” said Jenn Kirst, the director of programs at … Read more
A group of Kettering University students was honored with scholarships from the Michigander Scholars program in the hopes of expanding the state’s quickly evolving technology and electric vehicle field. Some of the students plan to live, learn, and work right here in Michigan. Twenty-six bright-eyed Kettering University students received the Michigander Scholarship from the Michigan … Read more
MEDC announces new partnerships with Kettering University, Wayne State University and major employers to promote careers, recruit talent and fill jobs in semiconductor, electric vehicle industries that are key to helping grow state’s future population Michigan college students interested in pursuing careers in the semiconductor or EV/mobility industries have new inspiration this year to apply … Read more
Students from Hemlock and St. Charles High Schools were at Delta College on Tuesday to partake in the “Semiconductor Experience.” The Semiconductor Experience is a partnership between Delta College’s Stem Explorer Team and local semiconductor manufacturers Hemlock Semiconductor and S.K. Siltron CSS. Students take part in career exploration through four hands-on skilled trades laboratories. They … Read more
Michigan grows programs and marks wins in bringing federal funding home to expand semiconductor and battery pack manufacturing It’s never been clearer that the key to business success is to make it in Michigan than with the announcement of the Battery and Advanced Manufacturing Challenge and the Department of Energy’s (DOE) support to expand semiconductor … Read more
1st State Bank recently announced the 19th Annual RUBY Award Celebration will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Apple Mountain Resort in Freeland beginning at 5 p.m. The RUBY Award was designed to celebrate the fact that the Great Lakes Bay Region area is enriched with young professionals who have reached success at an early … Read more
Family & Children’s Services (FCS) has received a grant of $10,000 from the Midland Area Community Foundation and Hemlock Semiconductor to provide mental health counseling services to rural communities in Midland County. The Hemlock Semiconductor grant was awarded through its donor-advised fund held at the community foundation. Family & Children’s Services has partnered with the Greater … Read more
Students are cutting their teeth in a variety of fields at the Saginaw Career Complex. “This gives them an opportunity to try an occupation on to see if it’s a good fit,” said Jenny Geno, Saginaw Intermediate School District executive director of career and technical education. Geno oversees the 22 programs at the Saginaw Career Complex, … Read more