March 26, 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 Romulus on Wednesday, March 26.

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 Romulus Expo will take place at the UAW Local 174, 29841 Van Born Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 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.

Expos also will be held on March 27 in Flint, Genesys Conference Center, 805 Health Park Boulevard and on March 28 in Lansing, UAW Local 652, 426 Clare Street. More Opportunity Expos are scheduled to be held in April and May.

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