LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education Advancement and Potential offered young men a boost on Wednesday.

MI-LEAP hosted an event called “Moving Michigan Males Forward” at the Lansing Center.

The push is in response to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s executive directive to increase outreach to Michigan men and expand access to certificates or degrees leading to high-wage careers.

The gathering brought in leaders from around the state to discuss strategies focused on supporting young men in Michigan.

“There are more young men that have disconnected from the labor market and education system in Michigan than elsewhere and Michigan is one of the states that had been hit hardest by the changes in the labor market with the loss of many traditional male jobs in manuf

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