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 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 Anne O'Dell | Mar 8, 2019 | Education & Employment, Our People, Your Neighborhood
More than 100,000 people descended on Las Vegas to attend the 2019 Design & Construction Week, where the International Builders Show celebrated its 75th year of delivering a look at the latest technologies and trends in the building industry. From education...
by SaraCraig | Jan 17, 2019 | Education & Employment, Energizing Youth, People, Your Neighborhood
The 2019 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) season launched on Saturday, Jan. 5. Teams from around the world gathered and watched online the unveiling of this year’s game, Destination: Deep Space, and immediately went to work brainstorming ideas for their robot. “The...
by Bill Blaul | Oct 3, 2018 | Education & Employment, Energizing Youth, Progress
Workers in the skilled trades are increasingly in demand throughout metro Detroit and the DTE Energy Foundation is ensuring opportunity becomes reality for thousands of Detroiters seeking the training they need to land career-level jobs. The Foundation recently...