Powering Michigan39s Future - Episode 34

August 8 2012 - On this edition of Powering Michigan39s Future Eric Hansel VP of Lighting Solutions for the Green Team Coalition discusses advancements in Lighting Technology and the impact it has in creating energy-saving lighting and energy-management solutions. The discussion then turns to the importance of moving more returning veterans into the workplace and how the program Helmets to Hardhats helps accomplish this goal. Tom Bowes Director of Education and Outreach for the Electrical Industry Training Center discusses how veterans can enter their electrical training and apprentice program. David Austin Business Agent for the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council and Jason Wade President-Elect of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 58 share news on the job opportunities that the new International Bridge Crossing building project will bring to the trades and our local economy.