Infrastructure Workforce
Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Train Infrastructure Workers (WHMI, 4/30/24)
- MITA Mention: “As Michigan moves toward implementing a long-term, equitable, and sustainable infrastructure investment plan, we will need a strong workforce to fix our roads and bridges,” said Rob Coppersmith, Executive Vice President of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association. “Michigan’s construction industry stands ready to build the infrastructure that future generations will rely on, and we’re excited by the Governor’s action to grow our construction workforce.”
As federal funds flow, Michigan aims to train 5,000 infrastructure workers (Bridge Michigan, 4/29/24)
Whitmer lines up federal funds to train 5,000 Michigan infrastructure workers (The Gander Newsroom, 5/2/24)
Whitmer signs directive to train 5,000 new infrastructure workers by 2030 (WWMT, 4/29/24)
Opportunity in infrastructure: Whitmer signs executive directive for workforce training (Yahoo! News, 4/29/24)
Opportunity in infrastructure: Whitmer signs executive directive for workforce training (FOX 2 Detroit, 4/29/24)
Whitmer Wants 5,000 New Infrastructure Workers Trained By 2030 (MIRS News, 4/29/24) ATTACHED
Whitmer Asks LEO To Develop Infrastructure Workforce Plan (Gongwer News Service, 4/29/24) ATTACHED
EVs
Michigan EV fast-charging infrastructure increased 52% in 2023 (Detroit News, 4/30/24)
Michigan sees ‘significant’ increase in EV charging stations over past year (WILX 10 News, 4/30/24)
Michigan EV charging station infrastructure grew in 2023, accessibility still limited (WWMT, 4/30/24)
