Mich. Comp. Laws § 390.1203: Department of civil service; powers and duties.

Sec. 3.

The department of civil service shall:

Have general supervision over the Michigan internship program established in section 2.

In cooperation with the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, develop academic, stipendiary, and volunteer internship programs with governmental agencies.

Offer the opportunity for participation in the internship program to the broadest possible spectrum of students enrolled in Michigan postsecondary education programs.

Seek and develop sources of public and private support for the growth of internship programs in this state.

The department of civil service may apply for and receive from a person, or a federal, state, or local governmental agency, or a private foundation appropriations or gifts to carry out the purposes of the internship program.