Education & Talent
Michigan Reconnect Is Delivering for Adult Learners
October 12, 2026Discover how adult post-secondary attainment is essential to Michigan's talent and economic future.
Meghan Schmidbauer
Building the Data Infrastructure Detroit Needs to Reach Its 2030 Talent Goals
September 25, 2026Learn why building regional data infrastructure is essential to advancing student success, equity, and economic opportunity across Southeast Michigan.
Meghan Schmidbauer
Leadership Spotlight | Kojo Quartey on Purpose, Opportunity, and the Power of Community Colleges
September 10, 2026“Leadership Spotlight” is a new series highlighting the leaders who are driving innovation across the Detroit Drives Degrees Community College…
Krishaun Burns
How Detroit Made Education Its Comeback Strategy
September 8, 2026Over several years the Detroit Regional Chamber has recognized that educational attainment is a economic development strategy, and it is…
Michigan Needs Young Workers, but Entry-Level Jobs Are Getting Harder to Come By
September 3, 2026Greg Handel, Chief Education and Talent Officer at the Detroit Regional Chamber, explains the roadblocks young talent in Michigan is…
Open RFP: National Philanthropy and Fundraising Strategy Consultant
September 2, 2026The Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation (Chamber) is accepting proposals from qualified consultants or consulting firms to support the growth, sustainability,…
Recap: Sandy K. Baruah Guest Hosts ‘Focus With Paul W. Smith’ on WJR 760 AM, Aug. 27
August 28, 2026The Chamber's Sandy K. Baruah filled in for WJR 760 AM's Paul W Smith. Learn more.
Does College Still Lead to the American Dream?
August 18, 2026Greg Handel reaffirms that while there are less traditional pathways to success now, the long-term value of obtaining a college…
Detroit Regional Chamber Congratulates University of Michigan on the Election of New President C. Cybele Raver
August 18, 2026Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University The Detroit Regional Chamber shared the following statement congratulating the University of Michigan on naming…
Michigan College Students Struggle With Housing and Food – Open Door Program Aims to Help
August 17, 2026Meeting college students’ emergency needs is the focus of Open Door, a pilot project launching at Henry Ford College and…
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