Education & Talent
Regional Leaders to Discuss Michigan’s K-12 and Higher Education Crises at the 2026 Detroit Policy Conference
January 15, 2026Join the Detroit Regional Chamber on Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Detroit Policy Conference to hear from regional leaders on…
Detroit Regional Chamber Congratulates University of Michigan on the Election of New President Kent Syverud
January 14, 2026Photo credits: University of Michigan This week, the University of Michigan Board of Regents voted to appoint Kent Syverud as…
Opinion: Want to Increase College Graduates in Michigan? Expand Dual Enrollment
January 7, 2026In an op-ed for Bridge Michigan, Greg Handel, the Chamber's Chief Education and Talent Officer, and Peter Provenzano, Oakland Community…
Opinion: Michigan Can’t Grow Without Fixing Funding for Universities
December 17, 2025Dec. 15, 2025 Crain's Detroit Business Philomena V. Mantella The Detroit Regional Chamber’s latest State of Education and Talent report…
Five Years of CareerSpring: Unlocking Opportunities for First-Generation and Low-Income Students
December 12, 2025In early November, the Detroit Regional Chamber joined Barton Malow, Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars, Henry Ford Health, and nearly…
Federal SNAP and Medicaid Changes Threaten Michigan’s Talent and Equity Goals
December 3, 2025Explore the latest SNAP and Medicaid changes and their impact on educational attainment and student support in Michigan.
Chamber Encourages Legislature to Codify the Michigan Achievement Scholarship
November 26, 2025The Detroit Regional Chamber recently sent a letter to the Michigan House to encourage codifying the Michigan Achievement Scholarship into…
2025 State of Education and Talent: Addressing Educational Attainment and Affordability to Drive Economic Prosperity
November 19, 2025Michigan’s Economic Standing Is Linked to Educational Attainment: Michigan’s drop to 40th in the nation for per capita income highlights a…
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Explore the 2025 State of Education and Talent Report
November 18, 2025The Detroit Regional Chamber today released its sixth annual State of Education and Talent report. Explore the report.
Supporting College Students Facing Food Insecurity: Insights and Solutions for Southeast Michigan
November 12, 2025Food insecurity remains a critical barrier for Michigan’s college students, impacting their academic success, persistence, and overall well-being. As the…
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