Accelerate Montana is a collaborative partnership led by the University of Montana that aims to support career and economic development across Montana through partnerships and targeted, relevant workforce training and skills development. The organizations that comprise Accelerate Montana serve various stages of business, from startups to established businesses, and link to opportunities both within Montana and outside U.S. borders.

A Rapid Training Program includes courses developed to meet the training needs for entry-level, high-skilled, and management positions across the state's priority industries.

2025 training programs include:

• Project Management Primer
• Montana Code School: Front End Developer
• Coding/Logic: The Logical Start
• Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Examples of past programs offered include:

• Accelerate Montana's Rural Innovation Initiative (A.M.R.I.I.)
• The Blackstone LaunchPad at the University of Montana (BLP)
• CyberMontana
• Montana World Trade Center (M.W.T.C.)
• The Women's Business Center
• The Women's Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab (W.E.L.L.)
• The Missoula Small Business Development Center
• Montana PTAC
• The Native Women's Launch
• The Montana Code School

Resources

Accelerate Montana

University of Montana

REAL Women Co-Lab