AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSkilled Trades Spotlight: Washtenaw Community College student Mikala Sposito will be the first woman to represent the U.S. in welding at WorldSkills in China after winning USA Weld Trials in Alabama—an “Olympics” moment for Michigan’s workforce pipeline. Auto Industry Shockwaves: GM is discontinuing its biggest Silverado heavy-duty models by end of 2026, with production cutbacks tied to collapsing demand and potential job impacts at Flint Truck Assembly. Energy Court Fight (Michigan): An appeals court is weighing whether a federal “energy emergency” justified DOE orders keeping Consumers Energy’s J.H. Campbell coal plant open—an outcome that could reshape how Michigan’s power transition is managed. Local Education & Jobs: Macomb Community College held its 114th commencement, highlighting fast-track pathways from community college to universities and careers. Weather Watch: Severe storms with intense tornado risk are expected across the Plains and Midwest into Monday, with the threat shifting east Tuesday.
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