Training and Retaining<br />Students in Coal Country

A shop teacher is providing real-world certifications for jobs in southwestern Pennsylvania's resource-rich economy.

What is a Maker City?

A Maker City focuses on forward-looking industries and ensures that its industrial and educational base is prepared for technology change and automation. It brings all of its residents, from citizens to CEOs and civic leaders together in designing its future. U.S. News & World Report has partnered with Maker City to identify and highlight cities and stakeholders that are part of the Maker movement.