DTE Energy Named a Finalist for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 22nd Annual Citizens Award
DTE Energy has been named a finalist for the 22nd Annual Citizens Awards by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, recognizing its Summer Youth Internship Program. This initiative aims to provide transformative work experiences for interns facing employment barriers in Detroit. DTE's President and CEO, Jerry Norcia, emphasized the program's focus on skill development and career pathways for youth. The winners will be announced at the upcoming Corporate Citizenship Conference on November 17-18, 2021.
- Finalist in the 22nd Annual Citizens Awards for Best Community Improvement Program.
- Focus on skill development for youth in Detroit, contributing to workforce readiness.
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Detroit, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation named DTE Energy a finalist in the 22nd Annual Citizens Awards, a long-standing program that honors businesses for the impact they make in communities around the world. DTE was nominated for the Best Community Improvement Program for its efforts to provide transformational summer work experiences to interns that have barriers to employment, with a focus on Detroit.
"We’re honored to be named a finalist in the Citizens Awards. Our student programs give young people who may have barriers to employment a chance to gain skills and experience they can use to be successful in their future careers,” said DTE President and CEO Jerry Norcia. “At DTE, we have an opportunity to make an equitable impact by opening the door to available jobs, and creating pathways for our youth – our future leaders – to learn and grow, which is critical in helping them reach their full potential.”
This annual awards program recognizes the most innovative and impactful corporate citizenship initiatives raising the bar on social responsibility and accelerating momentum for a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable future.
The Summer Youth Internship Program goes beyond a traditional internship to not only expose youth to DTE careers, but to provide mentoring, training and wrap-around services to help ensure the success of each intern. DTE’s commitment to providing meaningful employment for youth in Michigan continued through the COVID-19 pandemic. While building out the virtual program, DTE’s Workforce Development team also created a toolkit that was shared with small businesses to help them develop similar internship programs.
The winners of the 22nd Annual Citizens Awards will be announced during the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Corporate Citizenship Conference: Business Solves on November 17-18, 2021. Learn more about the awards program and register to attend the event here.
About DTE Energy
DTE Energy is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric company serving 2.2 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. The DTE portfolio includes energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects, renewable natural gas, and energy marketing and trading. As an environmental leader, DTE utility operations will reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions by more than
About U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is dedicated to strengthening America’s long-term competitiveness. We educate the public on the conditions necessary for business and communities to thrive, how business positively impacts communities, and emerging issues and creative solutions that will shape the future.
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