by Aimee Ridella | Sep 3, 2020 | Our People, People, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
While COVID-19 continues to impact our lives, keeping us home and safe, somethings have not changed, like the need for volunteers at nonprofits. Enter virtual volunteering, a way to help nonprofits from home, and keeping safety standards. DTE pivoted to virtual...
by Sherri Kolade | Sep 1, 2020 | Our People, People, Uncategorized
“I don’t want to be stagnant. I want to grow in my career,” said Rachel Melekian, IT business analyst and a member of Surge Energy Group, DTE’s Employee Resource Group for young professionals. Rachel knows what she wants out of her professional development at DTE: to...
by RoNeishaMullen | Aug 27, 2020 | Education & Employment, Energizing Youth, Our People, People
A couple working from home with two children not yet school-aged; A single mom of two high schoolers; Another couple, one parent working outside the home, the other working from home with a kindergartener and an infant. We’re DTE employees and there are thousands of...
by Aimee Ridella | Aug 10, 2020 | Community Transformation, People, Planet, Progress, Your Neighborhood
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges and changes we never imagined previously, but it’s also unlocked new opportunities for our company to continue its servant leadership. From helping customers facing financial challenges to fully activating the DTE Energy...
by Robin Runyan | Aug 6, 2020 | Education & Employment, Energizing Youth, Our People, People
This summer has been anything but ordinary for Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP) student Ridgeley Hudson. It’s been more like a whirlwind. Ridgeley graduated from King High School in Detroit in June and plans to attend Michigan State University in the fall. But...
by Aimee Ridella | Aug 4, 2020 | People, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
“High school kids are my favorite to mentor,” said Laya Cole, DTE retiree. “There’s that moment when I’m speaking with them and there’s a sparkle in their eye when they feel truly passionate about what we’re discussing. I look forward to seeing that look on their...
