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May 7, 2026

MHEC Grant Will Support Comprehensive Economic and Labor Market Analysis in Illinois

MHEC has awarded Illinois’ State Attainment Working Group a Strategic Impact and Innovation Grant to help project Illinois’ workforce needs in 2040.

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May 1, 2026

Kansas Board of Regents Awarded Strategic Impact and Innovation Grant

The grant will support modernization of information technology and infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of students, institutions, and the workforce in Kansas.

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April 6, 2026

MHEC Grant to Support Scaling of Michigan’s MiWorkforce Pathways

A $250,000 Strategic Impact and Innovation Grant will bolster the state’s efforts to award credit for prior learning and ensure seamless pathways from work experience to bachelor’s degree completion in applied programs.

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March 16, 2026

MHEC Grant to Support Workforce Development for Health Professions in South Dakota

Funds will support partnership between South Dakota State University and Black Hills State University to advance success for students pursuing careers in high-demand health professions.

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December 8, 2025

MHEC Awards North Dakota University System Innovation Grant to Support Career Readiness

Grant will provide all 11 North Dakota University System (NDUS) institutions with access to a career readiness and workforce alignment platform.

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November 20, 2025

MHEC Innovation Grant to Support Launch of Wisconsin College and Career Attainment Network

The multi-partner collaborative will receive a $250,000 grant to align postsecondary education and workforce development efforts for better outcomes for all Wisconsinites.

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