Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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February 03, 2025
WHEREAS, school counselors are employed in public and private schools to help students reach their full potential; and,
WHEREAS, school counselors are actively committed to helping students explore their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents as these traits relate to career awareness and development; and,
WHEREAS, school counselors help parents and families focus on ways to further the educational, personal, and social growth of their children; and,
WHEREAS, school counselors work with teachers and other educators to help students explore their potential and set realistic goals for themselves; and,
WHEREAS, school counselors help students explore the full range of postsecondary opportunities and obtain the resources needed to pursue their educational and career goals; and,
WHEREAS, school counselors seek to identify and utilize community resources that can enhance and complement comprehensive school counseling programs and help students become productive members of society; and,
WHEREAS, comprehensive developmental school counseling programs are considered an integral part of public education and play a critical role in helping all students to achieve success in school;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim February 3 – 7, 2025, as School Counseling Week in Michigan.