Nothing will undercut regional prosperity more than a leaky talent pipeline. Understanding where those leaks occur, and why they do, is a prerequisite to successfully fielding the 21st century talent employers rely on. The Detroit Regional Chamber and like-minded organizations are working to help raise awareness about the issues with this region’s talent pipeline.

The Detroit Regional Chamber has the most comprehensive education and talent portfolio in the region. Its Education and Talent Strategy focuses on increasing access, ensuring success, and growing talent with unrivaled programming efforts from administering the Detroit Promise Scholarship to Let’s Detroit to Discover Auto.

“During my last tour of duty in Washington, I had roles responding to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina and the 2008 financial meltdown. These crises taught me a valuable lesson about the impact of crises on future behaviors: We never change as much as we think we will – and we never change as much as we should. I’m sure this lesson will hold for all that 2020 has delivered.”

Now, perhaps more than ever, is the time to remember that there is a lot more that unites us than divides us. Thriving households, strong businesses, and safe neighborhoods are things we all aspire for. We share a common vision and a common fate. And even though today’s political climate may suggest otherwise, we even share common agendas.

Along with 22 other CEOs from a wide range of industries, Quigley provides insight on corporate talent needs and informs the Chamber’s education and talent programming and advocacy.

“Our program has been a game-changer for the city of Detroit,” says Ashley Johnson, director of Detroit Promise for the Detroit Regional Chamber. “It’s really helped to give people a tuition-free pathway to college.”

Every year, Michigan students leave hundreds of millions of dollars of financial aid on the table. The Detroit Regional Chamber’s Detroit Drives Degrees (D3) is committed to changing that.

Henry Ford College President Russ Kavalhuna took a non-traditional career path. The son of an immigrant he made career stops as an airline pilot and federal prosecutor before discovering his passion for education as a law professor teaching night class. …

By Paul Vachon Now, more than ever, lifelong learning is essential to the economic lifeblood of Detroit and the nation. But for many adults contemplating a return to the classroom, the need to continue working or tend to other responsibilities …

By Rene Wisely Leveraging the strength of numbers, a broad coalition of leaders have united to tackle a problem that’s hamstrung the Detroit Region for generations. Too few Detroiters receive education beyond high school. This leaves a void in the …