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On the six-month anniversary of Michigan's first confirmed cases of coronavirus, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and various business leaders laid out details of a new initiative to provide free college for front-line workers.Inspired by the G.I. Bill, which gave free college for veterans of World War 2, Whitmer's Futures for Frontliners program aims to provide tuition-free college for those who have spent the ongoing pandemic working in the medical field, as well as essential workers in manufacturing, nursing homes, grocery stores, sanitation, delivery, retail and more.The plan was in April.The initiative will be funded by $24 million from the Governor's Education Emergency Relief Fund — part of the federal CARES Act.The effort is part of a goal outlined by the governor for 60 percent of Michigan working-age adults to have attained an industrial certificate, college degree or other postsecondary credential by the year 2030."Michigan manufacturers have been on the front lines in defense against the COVID-19 threat, creating essential products necessary for daily life; from food and pharmaceuticals, to transportation and even toilet paper," John Walsh, president and CEO of the Michigan Manufacturers Association, was quoted as saying the news release. "The Futures for Frontliners program will recognize these truly-deserving heroes, investing in their personal future as well as the economic future of our state."The manufacturing trade group was among a long list of business groups, companies and labor groups cited as supporting the effort.To be eligible for the program, applicants must:Applications are due by Dec. 31. More information is available at .RECOMMENDED FOR YOUMost Popular12345

On the six-month anniversary of Michigan's first confirmed cases of coronavirus, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and various business leaders laid out details of a new initiative to provide free college for front-line workers.Inspired by the G.I. Bill, which gave free college for veterans of World War 2, Whitmer's Futures for Frontliners program aims to provide tuition-free college for those who have spent the ongoing pandemic working in the medical field, as well as essential workers in manufacturing, nursing homes, grocery stores, sanitation, delivery, retail and more.The plan was in April.The...

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