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| From Left: Sen. Martha Scott, Mary Brooks Beatty, Rep. Kim Meltzer |
Women In Government State Directors Rep. Kim Meltzer and Sen. Martha G. Scott hosted a State Briefing in Michigan on February 25. This briefing featured Karen Steinberg from the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) and continued the efforts from the 2009 Adult Learning Summit.
Michigan was selected to host this briefing because of:
- A strong, bi-partisan record of participation at WIG events;
- A favorable political landscape in the legislature, such as a record of adult education legislation, or strong legislative connections with relevant stakeholders within the state;
- A Governor who has shown an interest in adult education, workforce development, or higher education as a whole; and
- A strong community of adult education stakeholders within the state.
Also, like many states in the Midwest, Michigan has felt the devastating effects of the economic recession. Due to the rapid decline in the manufacturing industry, Michigan has lost over 200,000 jobs in the past year. According to a University of Michigan study, the state’s unemployment rate is projected to rise to 15 percent through 2011.
To learn more about Women In Government's work on Adult Education please visit our Adult Education Resource Center website.
Briefing Materials
Michigan Profile of Adult Learners
Michigan Educational Needs Index
Michigan Profile
