Wayne County committee approves UAS readiness assessment with Downriver Community Conference The committee approved a comparable‑source professional services agreement with the Downriver Community Conference to conduct an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) readiness assessment across 24 Wayne County communities; AirspaceLink and DCC described FAA coordination, community engagement and workforce outreach.

Wayne County is taking flight with a groundbreaking UAS readiness assessment that could reshape public safety and economic development across 24 communities!

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IonQ and UNM urge New Mexico to act quickly to anchor quantum industry with state partnerships Executives from IonQ and University of New Mexico officials told the Senate Finance Committee New Mexico has existing lab and university assets and offered coinvestment, cluster siting on state land, and a navigation team to speed permits and retain graduates. They cited multibillion-dollar global opportunity estimates, existing federal and state awards, and urged urgent action to secure anchor tenants and workforce pipelines.

New Mexico has a golden opportunity to lead the quantum computing revolution, but swift action is needed to secure the necessary partnerships and workforce for success.

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Project Jupiter partners donate $1.5 million to Boys and Girls Club in Doña Ana County Representatives from STAC Infrastructure and Borderplex Digital’s Project Jupiter announced a $1.5 million contribution to the Boys and Girls Club of Las Cruces, calling it a long‑term community investment that will expand youth programs and workforce pathways across Doña Ana County.

A groundbreaking $1.5 million donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Las Cruces is set to transform youth programs and create new workforce opportunities in Doña Ana County!

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JMCS Board unveils LIFT initiative for equitable education and workforce pathways JMCS announces LIFT schools to enhance student support and educational equity.

The Jackson-Madison County School Board is launching the "3 E's" initiative to ensure every senior graduates with a clear path to success, but how will they address the needs of underserved students?

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A new path to high school graduation: What Alabama parents need to know Created by lawmakers last year, the Workforce Pathways Diploma offers a career-focused alternative to the traditional college-prep track. Students can swap upper-level math and science for hands-on courses in fields like welding, health sciences and automotive repair - while still earning a high school diploma. The post A new path to high school graduation: What Alabama parents need to know appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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