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Cindy Vermette, human resources director at ADAC Automotive, talks to Li Zhang, a job seeker, during the job fair hosted by Pure Michigan Opportunity West Coast at Grand Valley State University's Renewable Energy Center on Friday, April 13, 2012.

LANSING, MI — Internships are a “big priority” for the Michigan Economic Development Corp. as it looks to jumpstart the economy, retain talent and prepare students for careers in Michigan. “The whole concept of internships is a tremendous opportunity for the state of Michigan to develop and retain their key talent in Michigan,” said Amy Cell, MEDC’s senior vice president for talent enhancement. “It’s a big priority in a variety of ways.” Cell used to work for Ann Arbor SPARK, the economic development group co-founded in 2005 by Gov. Rick Snyder and University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman.

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