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MI SR0202

Resolution

Status

Passed

9/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mike Nofs

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Proclaims October 17-21, 2016 as Careers in Energy Week in Michigan
  • Recognizes Michigan's energy sector employs over 97,000 workers 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 representatives from industry, education, workforce, labor, and veterans sectors working to address workforce development needs
  • Notes MEWDC's collaboration with Michigan Department of Education to create the 17th career cluster pathway for high school and college students pursuing energy sector careers, plus partnerships with U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Center for Energy Workforce Development
  • Highlights planned activities during Careers in Energy Week including student tours at utility companies, a middle school energy fair, and media outreach about energy career opportunities and over 900 available internships and co-op positions

Legislative Description

A Resolution recognizing October 17-21, 2016 as Careers in Energy Week

Careers In Energy Week

Last Action

Adopted

9/21/2016

Full Bill Text

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