He was ready for a long-term career change when his wife saw an online ad touting a program to enroll in community college for free.
This summer, Young, 36, will be a first-time college student, compliments of a state program designed for adults like him who ve never attended or completed college.
The Michigan Reconnect program, launched in February by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, allows state residents age 25 and older to attend local community colleges tuition-free, as long as they have a high school diploma or equivalent and didn’t already graduate from college.
It took Young an hour to fill out the application, and a few days later he was accepted to Henry Ford College in Dearborn, a mile from his house.
Michigan s more than half a million jobs in high-demand, high-wage industries highlighted as part of Professional Trades Month
Michigan s more than half a million jobs in high-demand, high-wage industries highlighted as part of Professional Trades Month
May 5, 2021
With nearly 530,000 Michigan jobs and 47,000 annual openings in the professional trades projected by the year 2028, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to proclaim May as Professional Trades Month to honor those in these fields, show the value of this work, and encourage others to explore educational opportunities and gain career awareness. Hard working Michiganders in the professional trades provide critical services to us all, from fixing cars to building new homes and much more, said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. These highly-skilled workers help our communities thrive, and this month and beyond, we honor their contributions and encourage Michiganders to consider e
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MDE to Help Schools and Job Seekers with Education Workforce Virtual Job Fairs
MDE to Help Schools and Job Seekers with Education Workforce Virtual Job Fairs
Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs 517-241-4395Agency: Education
May 4, 2021
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce additional dates for its 2021 Education Workforce Virtual Job Fairs, presented in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).
The 2021 virtual job fairs are open to employers of educators and educational support staff, as well as all individuals seeking to work in the education field. These events will leverage LEO s expertise in hosting virtual job fairs to ensure a smooth and robust experience for both employers and job seekers. LEO utilizes the Brazen platform that features increased functionality and ease of use for participants.
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Michigan Chamber Calls On State Department To Cancel Biased How To Organize Union Seminars
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LANSING, Mich., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ In response to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) offering webinars to instruct employees in the public and private sector on how to form a union, the Michigan Chamber expressed opposition and questioned whether the department can be trusted. The Chamber calls for the immediate cancelation of the webinars.
Last week, Sean Egan, Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and Director of COVID-19 Workplace Safety, stated that the department would hold a training seminar on Election Process Overview to Form a Union.