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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
'Reconnect' workers with a better future
Top business leaders in Michigan are raising the alarm over a lack of skilled workers, and they are supporting a plan from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that could help alleviate the shortage.
Support for Reconnect
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Michigan Reconnect Letter To Legislature
In an open letter to the Legislature, statewide business leaders explain why they support Michigan Reconnect.
Support for Reconnect
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Talent Initiatives: MI Opportunity Scholarship and Michigan Reconnect
In her first State of the State address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for a statewide postsecondary attainment goal of 60% – an objective much in line with a similar target in West Michigan.
Support for MiOpportunity, Support for Reconnect
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Skills gap proposals earn broad support
Together, Mi Opportunity and Reconnect are critical first steps in increasing access to education for all Michiganians and ensuring our businesses can find the skilled workers they need to compete and grow, and our people have access to the education and skills needed to gain good-paying jobs.
Support for MiOpportunity
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Whitmer nets GOP, business support for tuition-free programs
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is netting key support from the business community and some Republican lawmakers for her large-scale plans to provide debt-free tuition to high school graduates and older adults who want to learn new job skills.
Support for MiOpportunity
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Reconnect bills
House Bill 4456 (2019)
Support for Reconnect
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Reconnect bills
Senate Bill 0268 (2019)
Support for Reconnect
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
MI Opportunity bills
Senate Bill 0267 (2019)
Support for MiOpportunity
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Statewide business organizations announce partnership with Governor Whitmer aimed at shaping and approving “Michigan Reconnect” and “MI Opportunity Scholarship”
Today, four major business organizations announced key support for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s goal of increasing the percentage of Michigan’s workforce with a post high school degree or high-value certificate to 60 percent by the year 2030.
Support for MiOpportunity
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
State of the State: Whitmer calls for 60% higher ed goal by 2030
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for a statewide goal of 60 percent of Michigan adults having a postsecondary education credential by 2030 as part of a larger strategy to address a growing talent shortage in the workforce.
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