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MI HR0342

Resolution

Status

Passed

9/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Aric Nesbitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares October 17-21, 2016, as Careers in Energy Week in Michigan
  • Recognizes Michigan's energy workforce comprises over 97,000 jobs with projected 9.4 percent growth, and approximately 50 percent of utility sector workers expected to retire within five to seven years
  • Acknowledges the Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium (MEWDC), a coalition of over 50 industry, education, and labor representatives working to address workforce development in the energy sector
  • Highlights MEWDC's creation of the 17th career cluster in partnership with the Michigan Department of Education and offers over 900 internship and co-op opportunities for students and veterans
  • Designates the week for energy career awareness activities including student facility tours at major utilities and an energy fair focused on middle school students

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare October 17-21, 2016, as Careers in Energy Week in the state of Michigan.

Careers In Energy Week

Last Action

Adopted

9/21/2016

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