BY RICK PLUTA
Michigan Public Radio Network
Governor Rick Snyder said Michigan is competing with every region of the country to re-tool schools to teach the skills employers are seeking. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta tells us it was part of his remarks to a summit of the state's education leaders.
Governor Snyder said he wants to get businesses more involved in Michigan's schools so educators, parents, and students can get a clearer picture of what's needed to get a good job after graduating from high school or college.
"Whoever does it best and earliest is going to have the strategic advantage. Other people will follow. Once it gets figured out, other people will follow, but in my estimation, it's going to be a 10 to 20 year strategic advantage." Snyder said.
The governor said that estimate is based on his own experience in business and economic development. Some education experts warn against over-specialization since it's impossible to know what every employer needs, or what the hot careers of the future might be.
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