Michigan Business Network

Originally uploaded October 24th, re-edited Dec. 15th. Chris Holman welcomes Susan Corbin, Director, LEO, Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Lansing, MI. Michigan has deep roots in manufacturing, and today, we have over 600,000 manufacturing jobs. Can you talk about Michigan’s leadership in manufacturing? Michigan's focus on exposing students to manufacturing careers is essential for retaining talent in the state. What programs and partnerships does LEO offer to support young people looking to get into the industry? How has the manufacturing industry in Michigan evolved in recent years, particularly with the rise of new technologies like automation and clean energy? And how is the state working to make sure businesses and Michiganders are prepared for this evolution? Looking ahead, how do you see Michigan’s manufacturing sector contributing to the state’s long-term economic growth and sustainability goals? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: