WHAT:
The DTE Energy Foundation will announce funding for a major summer jobs program with its partner, City Connect Detroit, at the 2nd annual Youth Job Summit.
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 22
SCHEDULE
8:30 a.m.
Media Availability
-- Dr. Geneva Williams, Founding President and CEO and Strategic Executive
Consultant, City Connect Detroit
-- Fred Shell, President, DTE Energy Foundation
-- Students who participated in 2010 pilot youth employment program
9-10 a.m.
Welcome, Remarks and Announcement
10-11:30
Panel discussion - Supply and Demand: Perspectives on Workforce Readiness
-- Invited panelists include Janet Howard, Michigan Department of Energy,
Labor & Economic Growth; Amy Cell, Michigan Economic Development Corp.;
Lou Glazer, Michigan Future, Inc., and others
-- Moderator: Dr. Geneva Williams, City Connect Detroit
11:30-noon
Growing Detroit's Young Talent for the World of Work
-- U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow
WHERE:
DTE Energy headquarters, 1 Energy Plaza, Detroit
WHY:
Summer employment is a critical element in a young person's future success in school, in the workforce and in the community. Also, employers benefit from future job seekers who are better prepared to meet the challenges, expectations and demands of the work place.
For further information, members of the media may contact:
-- Alejandro Bodipo-Memba, Media Relations, DTE Energy, 313-235-3202
-- Marissa Craighead, City Connect Detroit, 313-399-2375
/PRNewswire -- March 18, 2011/
DTE Energy
Web site: http://www.dteenergy.com/
