Jobs

Each year, the chair of the Midwestern Governors Association sets a policy agenda for the governors to work towards. Current MGA chair, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland’s agenda, Midwestern Jobs: Training Workers and Investing in Businesses for the New Energy Economy, will build on previous regional efforts to foster economic growth and opportunities for the Midwest in the new energy economy.

In 2009, then-MGA Chair, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, selected Creating Jobs in the New Energy Economy as her Chair’s Agenda. Toward that goal, the MGA created an Advisory Group composed of leaders from the energy, economic development, education, workforce development and venture capital sectors.  The members of the Advisory Group provided their unique opinions and work experience in crafting work products for the governors.

A roster of this group can be found by clicking here.

The MGA's Platform for Creating and Retaining Midwestern Jobs in the New Energy Economy and the Midwestern Energy Infrastructure Accord highlight MGA strategies and policies to be a leader in the new energy economy.

Meetings:

May 14, 2009; Orientation Webinar

• Agenda 

June 3-4, 2009; Detroit, MI

• Meeting Summary-Day 1
• Meeting Summary-Day 2
• Meeting Summary-Day 2 breakout
• Meeting Presentation 1
• Meeting Presentation 2
• Advisory Group Guidelines
• Results of Energy Platform Focus Group
• State Matrix of Studies Previously Completed
• Existing Literature Scan
• MGA Energy Advisory Groups Jobs Related Recommendations

July 7-8, 2009; Washington, DC

• Agenda
• Background Information on Clean Energy Spending
• Timeline for the Energy Initiative and Jobs Advisory Group
• Platforms, Roadmaps, and Clean Energy Opportunities
• Energy Efficiency Small group notes
• Venture Capitalist Speaker Notes
• Workforce Information Needs Notes
• Meeting Summary

August 5-6, 2009; Columbus, OH

• Agenda
• Draft Platform
• Meeting Presentation

October 6-7, 2009; Detroit, MI

Jobs and Energy Forum