April 21, 2008  - The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG) will be presenting information about its No Worker Left Behind program at a Job Opportunity Expo taking place in Saginaw on Tuesday, April 22, 2008.

Sponsored by General Motors Corporation and the United Auto Workers (UAW), the Opportunity Expo is aimed at GM workers who are considering buyout options or retirement offers.

DLEG and Michigan Works! Agency representatives will be on hand to explain the No Worker Left Behind (NWLB ) program, Governor Granholm's initiative to offer up to two years worth of free tuition at any Michigan community college, university, or other approved training programs for training in high demand occupations and emerging industries or entrepreneurial endeavors.  NWLB gives Michigan workers the opportunity to acquire the skills they need to win good-paying jobs in today's global economy. 

The Expo is a one-day opportunity for GM workers to learn from retirement experts, gather information about educational resources, and learn about franchise opportunities and other options for starting a business.

The Saginaw Expo will take place at the Horizons Conference Center, 6200 State St., from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Expo is open to all GM workers as well as their families. There is no charge to attend. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a vehicle voucher worth $15,000 toward the purchase of a new truck.

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Schedule of upcoming opportunity expos:

April 23: Lansing - Lansing Center,
333 E. Michigan Ave.; 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

April 24: Warran/Sterling Heights, Sterling Inn/Best Western,
34911 Van Dyke Ave.; 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

April 25: Pontiac, Marriott at Centerpoint,
3600 Centerpoint Pkwy.; 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

April 29: Grand Rapids, Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids,
5700 28th St., SE; 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.