Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed March as Women’s History Month in Michigan. The 2024 national theme for Women's History Month celebrates "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion," recognizing women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions.
To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Michigan Women’s Commission (MWC) is proud to release the Women in the Michigan Workforce Report on Monday, March 18, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Join the Michigan Women's Commission's Chair Dr. Geneva Williams, Economic Analyst for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics Trisha Schlegel and Governor Whitmer to talk about the policies and programs available to help women to fully participate and thrive in Michigan's workforce.
Register for the Women in the Workforce event here. This event will be recorded if you are unable to watch live.
Live ASL interpretation and captioning will be provided. If you need accommodations to attend this virtual event, contact LEO-MIWomensComm@michigan.gov by Friday, March 15. Requests received after that date cannot be guaranteed, but every effort will be made to provide the accommodation requested.
Our next public meeting on April 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Consumer's Energy Innovation Center, 165 W. Michigan Avenue in Jackson.
Details about the meeting agenda, disability accommodations and public comments will be posted on michigan.gov/mwc at least ten days in advance.
According to the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, of the 18,379 Michiganders actively enrolled in registered apprenticeship programs, only about 10% are women – and they tend to be concentrated in lower-wage occupations, such as child care, administrative services and nursing assistants.
The Michigan Women's Commission is hosting roundtables throughout the state in 2024 to highlight the possibilities registered apprenticeships offer to put more women on the pathway to higher-paying jobs and careers. Federal and state investments in infrastructure, technology, cybersecurity, electronic vehicles and other sectors mean more high-demand, high-wage career opportunities – and we want more Michigan women ready to step into them! Follow our social media accounts for announcements about upcoming roundtables near you.
The Michigan Women's Commission has proudly partnered with the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan (GSSEMI) to create a mentoring program between commissioners and Girls Scouts that spotlights women in public service and demonstrates why women's leadership is vital in government.
GSSEMI hosted the first in-person event, Democracy & Me Day, on January 27 with Michigan's Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, as the keynote speaker.
Secretary Benson shared with Girl Scouts of all levels the various functions and branches of government while also highlighting the impact women have in the system, historically and in the future.
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Anna Rose Benson recently transitioned from an AmeriCorps VISTA member to our full-time stakeholder relations lead. She is a passionate advocate for women's rights and works tirelessly to create effective solutions to the unique problems women face.
In her new role, Anna Rose will liaise with various stakeholders, including legislators, nonprofit organizations, community leaders and corporate entities, to ensure that women's voices and perspectives are heard.
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Is your organization interested in learning more about the Michigan Women’s Commission's priorities for 2024? Complete our MWC Speaker Request Form!
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