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Michigan Workforce Development Board
The Michigan Workforce Development Board is responsible for the development and continuous improvement of the workforce development system in Michigan.
Michigan’s first public, all-access strategy to build on workforce momentum
The Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan serves as the first public, all-access strategy to build on Michigan’s workforce momentum by addressing challenges and opportunities facing our state. The plan outlines a collaborative vision where state departments and external partners work together to achieve ambitious goals to increase skills and degree attainment, expand opportunity to grow the middle class, and enable business growth.
The Statewide Workforce Plan aims to unlock the full potential of Michigan’s workforce and create new opportunities where individual and business can make it in Michigan.
Workforce Plan Resources
Download the Workforce Plan Handout
Download the Workforce Plan Handout (Arabic)
Download the Workforce Plan Handout (Spanish)
Download the Workforce Plan Presentation
Continuing Michigan’s Economic Growth and Prosperity
The Michigan Workforce Development Board created policy resolutions that underscore the support of growing resiliency in Michigan workplaces by addressing mental health support and the creation of local Sixty by 30 goals around the state in an effort to continue Michigan’s economic growth and prosperity for all Michiganders.
Career Navigation Resolution- Career Navigators and Services
Resolution for the Michigan Workforce Development Board resolves to endorse the following policy design principles as guidance to Michigan agencies, organizations, and institutions pursuing Career Navigation strategies: Economic Advancement, Equity & Accessibility, Strong staff & Strong Systems, High Tech & High Touch, Sustainable & Braided Funding, and Community Responsive.
MWDB Labor Market Outcomes Framework Resolution
Resolution for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (“the Department”), with partnership from other state agencies where needed, and particularly the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics, shall create a framework for understanding and communicating the labor market outcomes of post-secondary credentials, including certificates, certifications, and degrees, offered by education and training providers in Michigan.
Mental Health
Resolution for Michigan’s workforce development system to prioritize strategies for improving the ability of businesses to support the mental health and well-being of employees.
Sixty by 30
Resolution for the Michigan Workforce Development board to support the creation of local, county, or regional goals around the state, to be set by diverse sets of stakeholders, convened independently or with the support of the Office of Sixty by 2030 at the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
Board Members
Jeff Donofrio, Chair, Detroit
Represents businesses
Term expires 5/29/2026
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Jessica Brousseau, Executive Director
Governor’s Designee
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Steve Claywell, Vice-Chair, Battle Creek
Represents workforce and general labor in Michigan
Term expires 5/29/2028
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Thomas Lutz, Garden City
Represents businesses and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Board
Term expires 5/29/2028 |
Dr. Robert Davies, Mount Pleasant
Represents president of an institution of higher education
Term expires 5/29/2027
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Mayor Mike Duggan, Detroit
Represents chief elected official of a city or county in the state
Term expires 5/29/2027
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Diana Allard, Davison
Represents director of a Michigan high school career and technical education program
Term expires 5/29/2028
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Lee Graham, Holly
Represents an apprenticeship coordinator of a joint labor-management apprenticeship program
Term expires 5/29/2026
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Peter Hungerford, Grand Rapids
Represents manufacturing business enterprises
Term expires 5/29/2025
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Russ Kavalhuna, Dearborn
Represents president of a community college district
Term expires 5/29/2028
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James Holton, Holly
Represents workforce and general labor in Michigan
Term expires 5/29/2027
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Shana Lewis, Lansing
Represents business enterprises employing veterans, returning citizens, or persons with disabilities
Term expires 5/29/2026
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Rachel E. Lutz, Detroit
Represents small business owners
Term expires 5/29/2027
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Dave Meador, Bloomfield Hills
Represents businesses
Term expires 5/29/2026
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Rishie Modi, Birmingham
Represents businesses
Term expires 5/29/2025
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Kaja Thorton-Hunter, Muskegon
Represents minority owned businesses
Term expires 5/29/2025
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Bilal Hammoud, Dearborn Heights
Represents businesses
Term expires 5/29/2025 |
Mike Smith, Negaunee
Represents workforce and general labor
Term expires 5/29/2028
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Martha Zehnder Kaczynski, Frankenmuth
Represents businesses
Term expires 5/29/2025
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Gretchen Whitmer
Governor or her designee
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Susan Corbin, Director
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Chelsea Mates, St. Johns
State Adult Education Director
Term expires at the pleasure of the Director of LEO
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Sigrid Adams, Lansing
Director of Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Term expires at the pleasure of the Director of LEO
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Terri Weems
Group Executive – Jobs, Economy and Detroit at Work, City of Detroit
Designee of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan
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Representative David Martin
Non-voting member of the House nominated by the House Minority Leader
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(Vacant)
Non-voting member of the House nominated by the House Majority Leader
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Senator Kevin Daley
Member of the Senate nominated by the Senate Minority Leader
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Senator Mallory McMorrow
Non-voting member of the Senate nominated by the Senate Majority Leader
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Dr. Deeana Ahmed, Birmingham
Represents mobility businesses
Term expires 5/29/2026
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Lisa Ludwinski, Detroit
Represents female-owned business enterprise
Term expires 5/29/2027 |
Board Meetings Calendar
Meeting Information
Upcoming Meeting:
December 9, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location:
George W. Romney Building
111 S Capitol Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
December 9, 2024 Hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting
October 14, 2024 Draft Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2024 Hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting
March 18, 2024 Approved Meeting Minutes
March 18, 2024 Hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting
October 23, 2023 Meeting Minutes
October 23, 2023 Hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting
June 26th, 2023, Approved Meeting Minutes
June 26th, 2023 Hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting
March 27, 2023 Approved Meeting Minutes
March 27, 2023 Hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting
Dec 12, 2022 Approved Meeting Minutes
Implications of Infrastructure Law on Workforce (Sept. 2022)
Sep 26, 2022 Meeting Presentation
Sep 26, 2022 Approved Meeting Minutes
Jun 13, 2022 Approved Meeting Minutes
Jun 13, 2022 Hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting
Mar 07, 2022 Hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting
Dec 06, 2021 Hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting
Contact Us
Michigan Workforce Development Board
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
105 W. Allegan Street
Lansing, MI 48933
517-241-6712
LEO-MichiganWorkforceDevelopmentBoard@michigan.gov