Statement from the Michigan Works! Association on Governor Whitmer’s 2021 State of the State Address

LANSING, MI (Jan 28, 2021) – Luann Dunsford, CEO of the Michigan Works! Association released the following statement in response to Governor Whitmer’s State of the State address:

“We applaud the Governor’s continued commitment to the goal of 60 percent of Michigan’s residents earning a post-secondary credential or degree by 2030 and are supportive of the announcement of her new Michigan Back to Work effort to grow both good paying jobs for Michigan residents and the state’s economy.

“Additionally, Michigan Works! supports the Governor’s request of the Michigan legislature to extend the Good Jobs for Michigan program. The Michigan Works! Association is a member of the Good Jobs for Michigan coalition and a strong supporter of its mission of advancing economic development tools and efforts to strengthen Michigan and secure good-paying jobs for our families, community, and future.

“The Michigan Works! network stands ready to support the Governor in both these economic development efforts. The services provided by the Michigan Works! network are key to helping job seekers and employers recover from the damage done to the state’s economy by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

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Established in 1987, the Michigan Works! Association fosters high-quality employment and training programs serving employers and workers by providing support activities and a forum for information exchange for Michigan's talent development system. For more information, visit http://www.michiganworks.org, or call (517) 371-1100.