Education & Talent

Chamber, Detroit Promise’s Wytrice Harris Recognized as Skillman Visionary Award Honoree
March 19, 2025The Detroit Regional Chamber and Detroit Promise's Wytrice Harris was selected for the 2025 Skillman Visionary Award. View all honorees.

First-ever Statewide Workforce Plan Makes Impact Across Michigan One Year After Launch
March 18, 2025Discover how Michigan’s Statewide Workforce Plan is driving growth with top-ranked credential attainment, expanded job opportunities, and innovative training programs…

Detroit Regional Chamber’s TalentEd Receives Over $3M in Funding From Ballmer Group to Support Student-to-Career Pipeline
March 13, 2025Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber's TalentEd program announced a $3.375 million grant from Ballmer Group, which will be used to…

NextUp 313 Strengthens Detroit by Investing in Young Entrepreneurs
March 5, 2025NextUp 313 empowers young Detroit entrepreneurs with access to education, mentorship, and real-world opportunities, fostering local talent and driving economic…

Detroit Drives Degrees Opens Applications for Second Cohort of Fellowship, Centering Student Voices
March 4, 2025Applications have opened for the second cohort of the Detroit Regional Postsecondary Student Advisory Fellowship.

Wayne State Offering Free Tuition to Michigan Students Whose Families Earn $80K a Year or Less
February 27, 2025Wayne State University is now offering free tuition to Michigan students whose families earn $80,000 a year or less.

Unlocking Potential: How Employers Can Benefit From CareerSpring’s Diverse Talent Pool
February 24, 2025Discover how CareerSpring connects employers with diverse talent through mentorship and job placement, benefiting both students and companies.

Opinion: Michigan is Quietly Building a Competitive Edge
February 18, 2025In an op-ed from The Detroit News, columnists share what three system elements they believe will secure Michigan's national leadership…

Detroit Regional Chamber Teams Up With Colleges to Track Student Outcomes
February 17, 2025Photo credit: University of Michigan-Dearborn Crain's Detroit Business Feb. 13, 2025 Sherri Welch The Detroit Regional Chamber has launched a…

Chamber Launches New Data Collaborative to Better Track Student Progress, Outcomes Across Regional Educational Institutions
February 13, 2025Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Detroit Drives Degrees program launched its Data Collaborative, an initiative that will provide comprehensive insight…

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