LANSING, Mich. — With more than 520,000 Michigan jobs and approximately 45,500 annual openings in the professional trades projected by the year 2030, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to proclaim May as Professional Trades Month. The annual observance honors hard-working Michiganders in professional trades while encouraging students and adults to explore education and career opportunities leading to high-wage, in-demand careers.
LANSING, Mich. – Last evening, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch, and Cass counties after a severe storm system, including large hail up to four inches in diameter and at least two confirmed tornadoes, swept through the area leaving significant damage to buildings and roads.
LANSING, Mich.— The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is launching a statewide effort to ensure regional workforce boards and agencies across the state have the information and tools they need to successfully implement the Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan.
April 17th, 2024, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to Heritage Hall by the Michigan state capitol joining event emcee on the day, MBN's Chris Holman, and the gathering of the Michigan Works! Association for their 2024 Impact Awards.
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association as they both had just wrapped up attending the 2024 MW!A Impact Awards event at Heritage Hall, on the north side of the Michigan State Capitol.
with Projects Starting This Week in Three Counties
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin road repair projects in two counties this week including resurfacing M-48 in Chippewa County, rebuilding US-131 in southern Kent County and M-20 improvements in Mecosta County. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support 1,022 jobs.
Driving Change: Trade, Policy, and the Future of Mobility
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association as they both had just wrapped up attending the 2024 MW!A Impact Awards event at Heritage Hall, on the north side of the Michigan State Capitol.
