Mi-Light Scholarships are Awarded by Baker College
Ann Arbor, MI — Mi-Light, the Michigan photonics industry cluster, announces that $3,000 in scholarships given to Baker College of Flint have been awarded. Roger Fischer and Dennis LaPorte, have each received a $1,500 scholarship to pursue an associate degree in photonics and laser technology at Baker College.
Mi-Light serves as the focal point for the photonics industry in Michigan, bringing together professionals from companies, academia and organizations, dedicated to mutually supporting, promoting and growing Michigan's photonics industry. Mi-Light’s mission is to promote and grow our internationally-recognized talent pool and leverage our strong industrial and academic capabilities in order to expand the photonics industry, attract funding and stimulate innovation in Michigan. Learn more.
Funds for this initiative were provided by the 21st Century Jobs Fund, a MSF program designed to accelerate the growth and diversification of Michigan’s economy. The MEDC, a public-private partnership between the state and local communities, provides administrative support for the 21st Century Jobs Fund. The MEDC markets Michigan and provides the tools and environment to drive job creation and investment.
For more information on the 21st Century Jobs Fund initiative, visit www.MichiganAdvantage.org
