The MEEF supported Detroit Promise was featured in a recent White House factsheet. The Detroit scholarship program was featured as one of 27 communities that has committed to making tuition-free community college education available to resident students this past year.
“Every American, whether they’re young or just young at heart, should be able to earn the skills and education necessary to compete and win in the 21st century economy.” – President Barack Obama
The White House also announced its plan to offer 100 million in grants under the America’s Promise Job-Driven Training to connect more Americans to education and in-demand jobs.
May 12, 2016