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LEO officials outline department structure, workforce programs and oversight role
Summary
Representatives heard an overview from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity on the agency——s organization, workforce and community programs, partnerships with Michigan Works and other agencies, and how oversight operates across cabinet-level and board-led entities.
The Oversight Committee on State and Local Public Assistance Programs heard an overview of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity on the department—s structure, programs and how it coordinates workforce and community development across the state.
The presentation, delivered by Jayshanna Hicks, director of legislative affairs for LEO, and Jonathan, Senior Chief Deputy Director of LEO, summarized the department—s 2019 reorganization, the offices and type 1 agencies housed under LEO and how those entities collaborate with local partners such as Michigan Works agencies to support employment, training and community development.
LEO officials said the department was created to increase collaboration among agencies that support economic opportunity. "We—re focused on expanding opportunity and prosperity in every corner of the state, from rural towns to urban centers…
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