August 15, 2008 – On Monday, August 18th, the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG) will announce that Macomb/ St. Clair Michigan Works! agency topped all Michigan Works! agencies in the state for placing workers in NWLB-funded training for new jobs.  In the first year of the No Worker Left Behind Initiative, The Macomb / St. Clair MWA enrolled 2271 people in training and educational programs to help them prepare for jobs in Michigan's emerging economy.

DLEG will also recognize Macomb Community College for enrolling 430 NWLB-funded students in training for new jobs.

EVENT:             Macomb / St. Clair MWA, Macomb Community
                        College:
                        Model NWLB Partnership.  NWLB 1st Anniversary
                        Tour

SPEAKERS:      Keith W. Cooley, Director, Department of Labor &
                        Economic Growth
                        Andrew S. Levin, Deputy Director, Department of
                        Labor & Economic Growth
                        Nancy Falcone Sullivan, Board of Trustees,
                        Macomb Community College
                        Barb Van Syckel, Corporate Recruiter, Burtek
                        Incorporated

DATE:               Monday, August 18, 2008

TIME:               11 a.m.

LOCATION:      Macomb Community College, Room 324,
                        South Campus K Building
                        14500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren MI

All interested media are invited to attend. The meeting site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the ceremony are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) should call (517) 373-9280 prior to the event. DLEG is an equal opportunity employer/program.