June 12, 2006

Granholm said Michigan \'s biggest chances for tech success are probably those related to our automotive legacy

Editor Matt Roush reports on his recent interview with Gov. Jennifer Granholm during which she cited fuel cells, hybrids, voice-activated controls and software, Global Positioning System technology and sensor technology as examples of technological areas that show promise for developing and keeping entrepreneurial and technical talent in Michigan . "We have a phenomenal university system and we need to foster that," the governor said, "but the challenge is, as a state, we are in the bottom third of people with a college education". She said that what is needed are programs that acknowledge that post-high school education and training are now the minimum requirement for success.

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