Education & Talent
‘Never Underestimate the Power of a Single Action’: United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Darienne Hudson on Women of Influence Summit and Childhood Literacy
March 30, 2023United Way for Southeastern Michigan's Darienne Hudson shares more about the Women of Influence Summit and its impact on childhood…
The Fight for Detroit’s Disappearing Black Middle Class
March 29, 2023The Black middle class is the largest population segment to leave the city year after year as income levels increase,…
Editorial: We Have Teaching to Do on the Economic Power of Education
March 20, 2023A recent survey commissioned by the Detroit Regional Chamber contains alarming findings about the perception some Michigan voters have toward…
After Financial Turnaround, Detroit Schools Prepare for End of COVID Aid
March 13, 2023Financial mismanagement, staggering budget deficits, and state intervention defined Michigan's largest school district for a decade starting in 2008. The…
Google’s Got Next: BIPOC Students Bring Coding to Life in Detroit
March 7, 2023Michigan Chronicle Sherri Kolade March 5, 2023 Asim Williams, 23, is responsible for creating learning opportunities for kids between the…
More Education Funding is a Good Start to Boost Michigan’s Economic Competitiveness
March 2, 2023A bipartisan budget agreement adopted in July for the current fiscal year already allocates a record $19.6 billion in the…
Detroit Future City Releases New Report, Focuses on Equitable Opportunities to Participate in Detroit’s Growing Economy
February 13, 2023Detroit Future City (DFC) recently released its newest report, Growth Occupations: Opportunities for More Equitable Participation in Detroit's Growing Economy.…
Duggan Urges Detroiters to Access $100 Million in Job Training Opportunities
January 31, 2023Mayor Mike Duggan on Monday walked Detroiters through the steps to access $100 million in job training opportunities during his…
Eight Public/Private Partnerships Strengthening Michigan’s Talent Pool
January 26, 2023Meet eight public/private partnerships in Michigan producing everything from hands-on industry experience to semiconductor apprenticeships.
Wayne State to Expand Program Helping College Dropouts Get Their Degrees
January 24, 2023Wayne State University plans to announce that it’s expanding its debt forgiveness program, casting a wider net to lure back…
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