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Who We Are

Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium (MEWDC) is an industry-led partnership of more than 50 representatives of industry, workforce, education and veterans who are committed to building and sustaining Michigan’s energy industry.

Our vision is to equip the energy industry with a qualified and diverse workforce to provide safe and efficient energy while protecting our natural resources and serving our communities.

Upcoming Events

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MEWDC Exhibiting at MiCareer Quest – East

October 23, 2024 | Dort Event Center

During MiCareerQuest, students rotate through sectors highlighting six high-demand industries: agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, construction, health sciences, hospitality, and information technology. Students engage with professionals and participate in activities that showcase various high-growth occupations, opening their eyes to opportunities for great careers in Southeast Michigan. Additionally, representatives from educational institutions help students make the connection between […]

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MEWDC Presenting at the Talent Pipeline Management Workshop

November 7, 2024 | Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

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MEWDC Exhibiting at MiCareer Quest – Southeast

November 19, 2024 | Suburban Collection Showplace

During MiCareerQuest, students rotate through sectors highlighting six high-demand industries: agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, construction, health sciences, hospitality, and information technology. Students engage with professionals and participate in activities that showcase various high-growth occupations, opening their eyes to opportunities for great careers in Southeast Michigan. Additionally, representatives from educational institutions help students make the connection between […]

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CEWD Workforce Development Summit

November 19, 2024 | Washington DC

The 2024 CEWD Workforce Development Summit will be held November 19-21, at The Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf (480 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, D.C.). This year’s program promises to be the most informative, most important, and most insightful of any such event we have ever offered, as the discipline of workforce development has never been more […]

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Chloe Gonzalez

Gas Plant Control Operator

Lansing Board of Water & Light

I didn’t want to go to college. When I saw this opportunity, I knew it was a career I could stick with.

Maya Hulet

Trimmer Trainee

Lewis Tree Service

I was looking for something outdoors where I could keep busy and learn something new every day.

Elizabeth Sanchez

Trimmer

Lewis Tree Service

There’s always room for learning and always something new. It’s different from your average desk job.