by Robin Runyan | Jul 17, 2019 | Education & Employment, Our People
DTE’s offices are buzzing with youthful energy lately due to our Summer Student Programs. Our company employs 1,500 students every year: 850 directly at various company locations and 650 at community organizations and non-profits funded through the DTE...
by Renee McClelland | Jul 11, 2019 | Blue Water Energy Center, Education & Employment, Our People, Progress
Nestled behind tall grass-covered berms near the St. Clair River in East China Township, hundreds of skilled-trades workers bustle about the construction site for DTE’s new natural gas-fueled power plant. Since the energy company broke ground on the 1,150-megawatt...
by Robin Runyan | Jul 10, 2019 | Community Transformation, Education & Employment, Our People, People
How can our company address a need in our workforce while also leading other companies to help solve a persistent societal issue? DTE is announcing a first-of-its-kind program with the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC). Parnall Correctional Facility in...
by Robin Runyan | Jul 9, 2019 | Education & Employment, Energizing Youth, Our People, People
Destination Deep Space. “Coopertition.” A State Championship. A chance to shine on the world stage. DTE-sponsored FIRST Robotics teams worked together to build something truly great in 2019, and we were there to capture their stories. Earlier this year, we followed...
by Robin Runyan | Jun 6, 2019 | Education & Employment, Energizing Youth, Our People, People
How did you spend summer vacations growing up? That time away from school might mean family vacations, BBQs, and beach time for many, but it also means working that first summer job. DTE partners with Grow Detroit’s Young Talent (GDYT) to help young Detroiters get...
by Robin Runyan | Apr 17, 2019 | Education & Employment, Our People
FIRST Robotics is much more than building robots for competition. For many students, it provides exposure to a wide range of career paths. And for many adults, it’s a chance to develop coaching and mentoring skills while giving back to their communities. ...
