by Robin Runyan | Feb 7, 2023 | Education & Employment, Energizing Youth, Our People, People
This morning, for the first time since January 2020, DTE hosted the kickoff press conference for Grow Detroit’s Young Talent (GDYT), the city of Detroit’s youth employment program, at our Detroit headquarters. The DTE Foundation is once again supporting GDYT this...
by Robin Runyan | Dec 6, 2022 | Energizing Youth, Our People, People
This fall, we hosted over 160 students from Detroit, Monroe, Oakland County, Hamtramck and more at our DTE Headquarters for Careers in Energy Week. Students heard first-hand from employees around the company about the many rewarding careers available at DTE, from line...
by Robin Runyan | Apr 21, 2022 | Education & Employment, Energizing Youth, Our People, People
DTE and the DTE Foundation wrapped up the FIRST Robotics 2021-22 season with a return to Saginaw Valley State University and the FIRST in Michigan State Championships. As the title sponsor, we strive to help robotics students reach their potential through this...
by Robin Runyan | Jan 26, 2022 | Education & Employment, Energizing Youth, Monroe, Our People, Volunteerism
“All it took for me was one visit to my son’s FIRST Robotics practice and I was hooked,” says Justin Hayter, unit operator at DTE’s Monroe Power Plant. “I’ve been mentoring for seven seasons now, and it’s so rewarding to help kids solve problems and reach their...
by Robin Runyan | Nov 15, 2021 | Education & Employment, Our People, People
National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to share the many reasons why apprenticeships are a great way to get into a well-paying career. Apprenticeships provide a critical talent pipeline into careers where there is a great need, like in the energy industry. An...
