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MI HR0372

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Sherry Gay-Dagnogo

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requests the Governor to prioritize workforce development programs that provide skills and knowledge leading to post-secondary professional credentials
  • Notes Michigan's economy requires specialized training with an estimated 800,000 job openings by 2024 in computer science, manufacturing, health care, trades, and business
  • Emphasizes that career transitions require workers to obtain credentials for 21st-century jobs as the economy shifts toward automation and globalization
  • Calls for coordination among public schools, community colleges, employers, and stakeholders to align resources and create classroom and hands-on training opportunities
  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the Governor

Legislative Description

A resolution to memorialize the Governor to focus workforce development programs and services on providing skills and knowledge that lead to post-secondary professional credentialing.

Governor

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Workforce And Talent Development

9/5/2018

Committee Referrals

Workforce And Talent Development9/5/2018

Full Bill Text

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