“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...
The DTE Foundation knows that education and engaging learning experiences play a big role in the future success of Michiganders, and the energy industry faces big challenges ahead. These are just some of the reasons we support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,...
In a normal year, FIRST Robotics teams build out robots in schools or community centers, then compete in front of hundreds, if not thousands of family members, friends, volunteers and fans (like in the photo above, in February 2020). But this year has been anything...
This story was written by Juan Sandoval, Summer Youth Internship Program participant. This summer, I’m working remotely with DTE’s Customer Strategy Revenue Management and Protection Field Operations group. I start my day by checking in with my fellow Summer Youth...
