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. ...
by Amanda Passage | Apr 15, 2019 | Education & Employment, People, Your Neighborhood
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) and the DTE Energy Foundation have partnered for the second year in a row to offer a special STEM education opportunity for middle school girls. This Young Women in Science program at the GRPM is engaging four cohorts of students...
by Robin Runyan | Apr 15, 2019 | Education & Employment, Our People, People
Moving from high school to a career can be a difficult transition, but one recent DTE hire has earned recognition for his hard work and positive attitude in his pathway to employment. Every year, Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) nominates students or...
by Robin Runyan | Apr 2, 2019 | Education & Employment, Our People, People
Nearly 50 percent of the current trades workforce in the energy industry will be eligible to retire in the next five years. With that many jobs opening, there’s an opportunity to educate young people, or anyone interested in a career in skilled trades. ...
by Robin Runyan | Mar 21, 2019 | Education & Employment, People, Your Neighborhood
You don’t have to be an expert at robotics to be a mentor. “You just need to be willing to put in time,” says John Bueltel, Marketing Manager with DTE, and seven-year mentor for the Rochester Adams High School AdamBots. This year’s FIRST qualifying events continue...
