DETROIT (AP) — Michigan is planning to boost efforts to
attract and retain automotive industry jobs in engineering and design,
software and coding, systems integration and skilled trades.
Nigel
Francis, the state’s senior automotive adviser, this week is outlining
details of a 30-year strategic plan that aims to elevate Michigan’s
status as a global auto industry leader. As part of the effort,
officials say, jobs in Michigan will be a top priority.
To start,
the plan seeks to strengthen collaboration between the industry and the
public sector. It draws on recommendations of group of auto industry
consultants.
Francis discusses the plan on Tuesday at the Society
of Automotive Engineers 2014 World Congress & Exhibition at Cobo
Center in Detroit.
The 3-day SAE event runs through Thursday.
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Online:
http://www.michigan.org
http://www.sae.org
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan is planning to boost efforts to
attract and retain automotive industry jobs in engineering and design,
software and coding, systems integration and skilled trades.
Nigel
Francis, the state’s senior automotive adviser, this week is outlining
details of a 30-year strategic plan that aims to elevate Michigan’s
status as a global auto industry leader. As part of the effort,
officials say, jobs in Michigan will be a top priority.
To start,
the plan seeks to strengthen collaboration between the industry and the
public sector. It draws on recommendations of group of auto industry
consultants.
Francis discusses the plan on Tuesday at the Society
of Automotive Engineers 2014 World Congress & Exhibition at Cobo
Center in Detroit.
The 3-day SAE event runs through Thursday.
___
Online:
http://www.michigan.org
http://www.sae.org
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.