Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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February 01, 2019
, cooperative education and internships are critical tools to retaining bright, young talent in Michigan as they help students gain competitive occupational skills by linking career instruction with supervised training and experience on the job; and,WHEREAS
, cooperative education and internships benefit students by encouraging career exploration, highlighting employment opportunities in Michigan and allowing students to gain necessary skills that will enable an easier transition from school to the workplace; and,WHEREAS
, cooperative education and internships help motivate students to stay in school and they increase workplace productivity by promoting student reasoning and teamwork; and,WHEREAS
, during this month we join with The Michigan Career Educator and Employer Alliance to encourage schools, colleges and employers to collaborate and become more involved in expanding the educational opportunities available to Michigan’s talent; WHEREAS
, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim February 2019 as Cooperative Education and Internship Month in Michigan. NOW, THEREFORE