We encourage our employees to share their experiences, ideas and opinions openly. Forming an Employee Resource Network Group (ERNG) around common bonds is one way to accomplish these objectives. 

Current Employee Resource Network Groups include:

African American Action Association (A4)

A4 is a multi-cultural organization whose focus is on addressing the best interests of African American employees through interaction with peers to share ideas and experiences and to develop leadership, managerial, administrative and communication skills.

Asian & Middle Eastern American Forum (AMEA)

The AMEA's mission is to …

• Promote culture awareness and diversity among DTE employees to harness the full potential for diversified workforce
• Support and promote DTE Energy's diversity initiatives

Emerging Leaders Network (ELN)

The Emerging Leaders Network serves as a conduit between the company's young professionals, the Diversity Council, and the Senior Leadership Team.  Their mission is  to provide a forum to voice the group's unique interests and concerns in order to establish effective strategies, programs and policies to support these employees, facilitate career development and increase engagement.

Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Forum (GLBT)

The GLBT Employee Group’s mission is to help our company attract, utilize and retain talented gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people by offering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere within the company.

Hispanic Resource Group (DTE-HRG)

DTE-HRG supports and enhances Hispanic business communities and opportunities in the DTE Energy service area. They seek to…

• Have a positive impact on employees through group interactions, mentoring, career opportunities and the marketing of individual talents.
• Support and promote understanding the value each Hispanic employee brings to the company.
• Offer networking opportunities with employees, suppliers and customers

Women of Finance

Women of Finance is an Employee Resource Network Group, founded in August 2008 to create a membership structure for women in finance organizations that fosters employee growth and development through networking, community service and informal support groups.

At its core is an active membership of approximately 250 DTE Energy women, who work in a finance position or provide support to the finance organization in some way.

Women who participate are given meaningful opportunities to network, to learn and grow and to be of service; all building blocks for employee engagement.  Some examples include its Leadership Discussion Speaker Series, which features both internal and external speakers;  educational workshops,  community service volunteer opportunities such as Habitat for Humanity, COTS and Focus: Hope and our annual career-focused clothing drives that benefit Goodwill and Dress for Success organizations.

Women's Leadership Forum (WLF)

The WLF  is committed to attracting, developing and retaining high performing female leaders by …

• Empowering women leaders to achieve their full potential and aid in the development of others
• Engaging women through meaningful interactions and knowledge sharing
• Enlightening a path to success by providing key leadership learning and development offerings
• Energizing women by providing networking opportunities that offer encouragement and support in their leadership journey