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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.
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
Cindy Pasky, Chair, Detroit
Represents female-owned business enterprise
Term expires 5/29/2023
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Jeff Donofrio, Vice Chair, Detroit
Represents businesses
Term expires 5/29/2026
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Steve Claywell, Battle Creek
Represents workforce and general labor in Michigan
Term expires 5/29/2024
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Awenate Cobbina, Detroit
Represents businesses and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Board
Term expires 5/29/2024 |
Dr. Robert Davies, Mount Pleasant
Represents president of an institution of higher education
Term expires 5/29/2023
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Mayor Mike Duggan, Detroit
Represents chief elected official of a city or county in the state
Term expires 5/29/2023
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Jennifer A. Geno, Bay City
Represents director of a Michigan high school career and technical education program
Term expires 5/29/2024
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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, Dearbon
Represents president of a community college district
Term expires 5/29/2024
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Leigh A. Kegerreis, Monroe
Represents workforce and general labor in Michigan
Term expires 5/29/2023
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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 5/29/2023
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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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Matthew J. Wesaw, Lansing
Represents businesses
Term expires 5/29/2025
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Mike Smith, Negaunee
Represents workforce and general labor
Term expires 5/29/2023
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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
Director of LEO or designee
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Krista Johnson, Owosso
State Adult Education Director
Term expires at the pleasure of the Director of LEO
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Tina Fullerton, Lansing
Director of Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Term expires at the pleasure of the Director of LEO
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Sarah Szurpicki, Detroit
Governor's Designee
Term expires at the pleasure of the Governor
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Representative Sarah Anthony
Non-voting member of the House nominated by the House Minority Leader
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Representative Ben Frederick
Member of the House nominated by the Speaker of the House
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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 Minority Leader
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Board Meetings Calendar
Meeting Information
Upcoming Meeting: October 23, 2023 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Strategic Staffing Solutions
3011 W. Grand Blvd., Ste 2100
Lansing, MI 48933Detroit, MI 48202
June 26th, 2023 Hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting
June 26th, 2023, Draft Meeting Minutes
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