The following statement is from Brandy Johnson, executive director of the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), in response to comments about education delivered by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in her 2019 State of the State speech.

Recognition to highlight important impact school counselors have on students’ lives

MIHEART, a broad coalition of business, military, law enforcement, philanthropic, education and government leaders, is hosting a Talent Summit today to educate members of Michigan’s 100th Legislature.

The grant will support the Workforce Prep pilot program for approximately 500 10th graders at seven Metro Detroit high schools.