| | 2006: | December - October - September - August - July - June - May - April - March - February - January |
| | | December |
| | | | • 21 - | Brownfield Cleanup Effort in Clare County to Create New Development and Job Opportunities |
| | | | • 21 - | Governor Granholm and Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Announce Discretionary Dislocated Worker Funding |
| | | | • 19 - | Company Expansion, Community Redevelopment Projects to Create 2,317 New Jobs |
| | | | • 06 - | LANSING, MARSHALL, KALAMAZOO AND GRAND RAPIDS AREA CREDIT UNIONS, MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION COMMUNITY, ANNOUNCE LOANS TO HELP DISPLACED WORKERS |
| | | October |
| | | | • 31 - | Granholm Applauds Effort to Identify Barriers to Higher Education in Michigan Communities |
| | | | • 26 - | DLEG, Saginaw/Bay City Credit Unions, Announce Education Loans to Help Displaced Workers State of Michigan to Kick in $1.7 Million in Statewide Support
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| | | | • 25 - | Saginaw, Bay City Credit Unions, and State of Michigan to Announce Below-Market Education Loans for Displaced Workers |
| | | | • 19 - | Student Financial Services Offers "Paying for College" Publication |
| | | | • 16 - | Michigan Talent Bank Now Offers Extended Help Desk Hours
Jobseekers and Employers Offered Assistance with Award-Winning Job Matching Website |
| | | | • 03 - | Governor Granholm Announces Funds to Help Dislocated Workers |
| | | | • 03 - | Granholm Celebrates Official Launch of Hybrid Development Center for Automotive Research |
| | | | • 03 - | Governor Granholm Announces Awarding of $18.2 Million in WIA Adult and Youth Funds to Benefit Michigan Workers |
| | | | • 02 - | Welfare reform program connecting people with jobs,helping families achieve self-sufficiency
JET program to expand in 2007
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| | | September |
| | | | • 29 - | Michigan Workers to Get Pay Raise Sunday |
| | | | • 27 - | Governor Granholm and the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Announce Jobs, Education, and Training Pilot Program Awards |
| | | | • 25 - | DLEG Launches NEW DVD to Promote Construction Careers
Attracting Bright and Talented Students for Growing Demand |
| | | | • 20 - | Granholm: MEDC Helping More Companies Expand, Grow Jobs in Michigan |
| | | | • 18 - | Governor Granholm Calls on Legislature to Create Tax Deductions for Transitioning Workers |
| | | | • 18 - | State Launches Website Featuring Services for Michiganians with Disabilities |
| | | | • 15 - | Governor Granholm Statement on Ford's Accelerated Way Forward Plan |
| | | | • 14 - | SEN. CLARK-COLEMAN TO ANNOUNCE
$590,000 IN LOCAL JOBS TODAY FUNDING
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| | | | • 13 - | 21st Century Jobs Fund Awards Will Diversify Economy, Create Jobs in Michigan |
| | | | • 12 - | SOLUTIONS for Michigan's 21st Century Workforce Signed Today in Traverse City Organizations Show Commitment to Growing Michigan's Economy
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| | | August |
| | | | • 31 - | Best Way to Honor Michigan Workers is Through Safety in the Workplace
State Offers Consultation Education & Training Services to Michigan Companies |
| | | | • 30 - | Granholm Protects Economic Interests of Working Families with State Earned Income Tax Credit |
| | | | • 29 - | Michigan.gov Named Best in Nation |
| | | | • 24 - | July Jobless Rates Increase Seasonally in All of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets |
| | | | • 22 - | Governor announces $2 million for road projects will generate nearly a quarter billion dollars in economic development |
| | | | • 18 - | Granholm Says Economic Plan Paying Dividends for U.P. |
| | | | • 16 - | Michigan's July Jobless Rate Increases
Manufacturing losses offset gains in other sectors since '05 |
| | | | • 16 - | Governor Granholm Signs Budgets to Create Jobs,
Enhance Public Safety, and Protect Children and Environment
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| | | | • 15 - | Granholm: MEDC Helping More Companies Expand in Michigan |
| | | | • 08 - | Brownfield Funds to Further Redevelopment Efforts and Bring Jobs to Genesee County |
| | | July |
| | | | • 27 - | June Jobless Rates Increase in Most of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
Summer Workforce Growth Pushed Rates Slightly Upward |
| | | | • 26 - | Governor Granholm and Charter One Announce ePrize to Grow as Result of Job Creation Loan Program |
| | | | • 25 - | Granholm Announces 210 Local Road Projects Across the State; Will Create Thousands of Jobs |
| | | | • 21 - | Welfare reform pilot program will put people back to work and help Wayne County families achieve self-sufficiency |
| | | | • 19 - | June Jobless Rate Edges Up
Michigan Workforce Grows by 23,000 |
| | | | • 17 - | Michigan to Surpass 100,000 Remonumentation Marker Milestone in 2006 |
| | | | • 13 - | July "Job Show" Highlights Michigan's Workforce Development Strategy |
| | | June |
| | | | • 30 - | Michigan Career and Technical Institute to Graduate 136 Students |
| | | | • 29 - | Michigan Announces Awarding of $2 Million in WIA Dislocated Worker Funds |
| | | | • 23 - | May Jobless Rates Decline in All of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
Regional Rates Lower Over Year as Well |
| | | | • 19 - | DLEG Announces 4.2 Million in Allocations for the Michigan Works! Service Centers |
| | | | • 15 - | Incumbent Worker Training Funds Awarded to Michigan Works! Agencies |
| | | | • 15 - | DLEG Announces Grants to Serve Low-Income Youth |
| | | | • 14 - | Michigan's May Jobless Rate Drops
Reduction in State's Work Force Drives Rate Down |
| | | | • 13 - | Granholm: Company Expansions and Community Redevelopments to Create and Retain 669 Jobs |
| | | | • 13 - | Granholm Fighting for Fair Trade Policies to Protect Michigan Jobs |
| | | | • 12 - | Governor Granholm Announces $60,100 to Support Rapid Response Services for Dislocated Workers |
| | | | • 12 - | Governor Granholm Announces $300,000 to Support Rapid Response Services for Dislocated Workers |
| | | | • 09 - | Granholm Message to Lawmakers: Don't Jeopardize Job Creation in Michigan |
| | | | • 08 - | Audio Services for the Blind, Doing Business with the State - Both Topics at June 23 Meeting in Lansing |
| | | | • 08 - | Granholm Makes Case for Jobs at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base |
| | | | • 08 - | Michigan Announces $105 Million Being Awarded to WIA Dislocated Worker, Adult, and Youth Funds |
| | | May |
| | | | • 30 - | Department of Human Services Call Center Contract Brings Jobs Home to Michigan, Saves Taxpayers Money |
| | | | • 25 - | April Jobless Rates Decline Seasonally in All of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets |
| | | | • 22 - | Governor Signs Legislation Creating Thousands of Jobs in Michigan |
| | | | • 17 - | Michigan's April Jobless Rate Increases
Continued Growth in Work Force Pushes Rate Upward |
| | | | • 16 - | Granholm Announces Projects to Create and Retain Over 3,000 Jobs Statewide |
| | | | • 15 - | DHS welfare reform plan will help put more people back to work, preserve safety net |
| | | | • 10 - | Granholm: 21st Century Jobs Fund Helping Small Businesses Grow, Create Jobs |
| | | | • 03 - | On behalf of the citizens of Michigan - thank you. |
| | | | • 03 - | Governor Granholm Announces $220,000 to Support Rapid Response Services for Dislocated Workers |
| | | | • 03 - | Michigan Announces Awarding of WIA Dislocated Worker Funds |
| | | | • 02 - | Governor Granholm to Lead Investment Mission to Japan Later this Month |
| | | | • 01 - | Toyota Technical Center USA Expansion Moving Forward to Create 400 Jobs in Michigan |
| | | April |
| | | | • 28 - | Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs to Meet on Friday, May 5th at Latino Family Services in Detroit |
| | | | • 27 - | Granholm Highlights Efforts to Help Small Businesses Grow, Prosper |
| | | | • 27 - | March Jobless Rates Edge Up Slightly in Most of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets |
| | | | • 26 - | MCB Offers Summer Programs for Youth Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired |
| | | | • 26 - | US Department of Labor Designates Southeastern Michigan
As a "Virtual" WIRED Designee;
Michigan Only State in Nation to Have 3 WIRED Regions
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| | | | • 26 - | MI Opportunity Partnership Connects 30,000 Workers with Jobs;
Program reaches first goal ahead of schedule
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| | | | • 25 - | Granholm Pitches Michigan to Massachusetts Companies |
| | | | • 25 - | VISIONS 2006 Vendor Fair in Ann Arbor Demonstrates Latest Technology for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired |
| | | | • 24 - | U of M study: MDOT's highway program brings jobs and economic benefits to Michigan |
| | | | • 21 - | Granholm Continues to Attract Businesses, Jobs to Michigan |
| | | | • 20 - | Granholm, Sikkema, DeRoche Announce Agreement on Transportation, Economic Development Jobs Package |
| | | | • 20 - | Governor Signs Bills Establishing Rigorous High School Curriculum |
| | | | • 19 - | Michigan's March Jobless Rate Edges Upward
Growth in Labor Force Pushes Rate |
| | | | • 19 - | Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm and DLEG Acting Director Robert W. Swanson Award Grants to Five Builders to Construct Energy-Efficient Houses |
| | | | • 18 - | Michigan Partnership Increases Access to Alternative Fuel |
| | | | • 17 - | Michigan Commission for the Blind Meeting April 24 in Kalamazoo to Include Consumer Dialogue Session |
| | | | • 17 - | Warmer Temps Mean Construction Season, Let MiTAPS Make Building Easier |
| | | | • 17 - | DLEG to Present Builders with Energy Star Home Grants on Wednesday, April 19th in East Lansing |
| | | March |
| | | | • 30 - | First Gentleman Hosts First Mentor Michigan Leadership Council Meeting |
| | | | • 30 - | Seasonal Patterns Push Up February Jobless Rates in Most of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
Unemployment rate declines in Detroit Metro area |
| | | | • 30 - | Governor Applauds Passage of Rigorous High School Curriculum |
| | | | • 28 - | Michigan Workers Will Get a Raise! |
| | | | • 27 - | Granholm Says Curriculum Plan will Create "Revolution" in Michigan Education, Fuel Economic Growth and New Jobs |
| | | | • 24 - | Governor Announces $7.5 Million for Road Projects to Support Economic Development |
| | | | • 22 - | United Solar Ovonic Bringing High-Tech Manufacturing Facility, 200 New Jobs to Greenville |
| | | | • 22 - | Governor Granholm Announces Additional Funding to Support Rapid Response Services for Dislocated Workers |
| | | | • 22 - | Manufacturing Layoffs Push February Jobless Rates Higher
Unemployment Down From Year Ago Levels |
| | | | • 21 - | Governor Granholm Proclaims Adult Education Week |
| | | | • 17 - | January Jobless Rates Increase Seasonally in Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
All Regional Rates Down Over Year |
| | | | • 16 - | Spring Breakers Encouraged to Play it Safe - Practice Hotel Safety |
| | | | • 16 - | Brownfield Funds to Launch Redevelopment Project and Create Jobs in Grandville |
| | | | • 14 - | Granholm Announces Support for Company Expansion in U.P.'s Iron County, 85 New Jobs |
| | | | • 14 - | Granholm Announces Four Downtown Redevelopment Projects Statewide, 192 Jobs |
| | | | • 13 - | Michigan Announces Launch of Mobile Access to Web Portal |
| | | | • 09 - | Governor Granholm's Call for Minimum Wage Hike Answered by State Senate Vote |
| | | | • 09 - | Governor Granholm: Make Business Climate More Competitive Without Hurting Families |
| | | | • 09 - | East Lansing to Host Pre-Bid Workshop for 2006 Cool Cities on Tuesday, March 14 |
| | | | • 09 - | Grand Rapids to Host Pre-Bid Workshop for 2006 Cool Cities on Tuesday, March 14 |
| | | | • 09 - | Traverse City to Host Pre-Bid Workshop for 2006 Cool Cities on Tuesday, March 14 |
| | | | • 09 - | Marquette to Host Pre-Bid Workshop for 2006 Cool Cities on Tuesday, March 14 |
| | | | • 09 - | Sault Ste. Marie to Host Pre-Bid Workshop for 2006 Cool Cities on Tuesday, March 14 |
| | | | • 08 - | Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Accepting Applications for Workers' Compensation Appellate Commission Through May 4 |
| | | | • 08 - | Michigan's January Jobless Rate Drops |
| | | | • 07 - | Governor Granholm and the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Announce Work First Incentive Awards |
| | | | • 07 - | Granholm Administration Seeks to Accelerate Local Transportation Projects |
| | | | • 06 - | Governor Granholm Highlights Successes in Teacher Training and Career Development Programs |
| | | | • 06 - | Governor Granholm Announces $2 Million in Additional
Federal Funding to Assist Electrolux Workers
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| | | February |
| | | | • 27 - | State Launches 2006 Cool Cities Grants & Planning Programs
Pre-Bid Workshop Scheduled for March 14 |
| | | | • 23 - | DLEG Energy Office Awards $17,361 to Improve Energy Efficiency at New Elementary in Grand Rapids Public Schools |
| | | | • 23 - | DLEG Energy Office Awards $22,100 to Improve Energy Efficiency in Northern Michigan University Student Apartment Complex |
| | | | • 23 - | DLEG Energy Office Awards $12,376 to City of Marshall to Launch a "Rebuild Michigan Community Partnership" |
| | | | • 23 - | DLEG Energy Office Awards $18,309 to City of Ecorse to Launch a "Rebuild Michigan Community Partnership" |
| | | | • 23 - | Charter One Bank, Governor Granholm Announce Unprecedented Partnership to Spur Job Creation |
| | | | • 23 - | Michigan and Wales to collaborate on ITS and VII
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| | | | • 23 - | Michigan's First Gentleman Guest Hosts "Consumer's Corner" Cable TV Show on Cool Workplaces |
| | | | • 15 - | Sara Lee Food and Beverage Receives State Award for Outstanding Safety and Health Record
Company Achieves Nearly Eight Years Without a Lost Time Accident |
| | | | • 15 - | Michigan Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs Seeking Public Input on Strategic Plan for Hispanic Community |
| | | | • 14 - | Metalworks Receives Ergonomic Innovation Award |
| | | | • 14 - | Granholm Announces Projects to Create, Retain Nearly 1,200 Jobs |
| | | | • 14 - | Granholm Signs Bill to Protect and Create Jobs in Port Huron |
| | | | • 13 - | Michigan Residents Now Have Online Access To 170 State Services |
| | | | • 13 - | Michigan Residents Now Have Online Access To 170 State Services |
| | | | • 09 - | February 24 Michigan Commission for the Blind Meeting in Ann Arbor to Include Input from Consumer Organizations |
| | | | • 07 - | Governor Announces Next Steps for MI Opportunity Partnership |
| | | | • 07 - | 2006 Michigan Conference on Career Education Focuses on Relevance of Classroom Teaching to Workplace Readiness |
| | | | • 07 - | Northern Coatings Inc. to Receive Michigan SHARP Award for Outstanding Workplace Safety & Health
Northern Coatings will be the first Upper Peninsula company to receive this prestigious award |
| | | | • 06 - | Michigan Career and Technical Institute to Graduate 116 Students |
| | | | • 06 - | State Announces Funds for Workforce Investment Act Incentive Grant |
| | | | • 03 - | Governor Granholm Signs Legislation to Help Michigan Businesses |
| | | January |
| | | | • 31 - | $610,300 in Funding to Michigan Works! Agencies Announced |
| | | | • 25 - | Granholm Says Jobs Plan Will Continue to Set State's Agenda |
| | | | • 18 - | MDCH To Create Michigan Healthcare Workforce Center
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| | | | • 12 - | Governor Granholm and Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Announce Grants To Michigan Works! Agencies |
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