Detroit Drives Degrees Blog - Detroit Regional Chamber

Meet the Founder of an App That Simplifies the College Admissions Process for Black Students

Black News Jan. 11, 2022 Shawntia Lee, a former Admissions and Enrollment Counseling professional, has developed and launched the College Thriver Education app to help facilitate the college admissions process for students of color. Her Orlando, Florida-based non-profit organization aims to help …
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Whitmer signs bill reopening Michigan’s first historically Black college

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed legislation to relaunch Michigan’s first historically Black college or university in Detroit.
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Western Michigan University to Fund 1,350 Student Scholarships with Historic Empowering Futures Gift

In an effort to break down systemic barriers to success with unprecedented scholarship and support opportunities, WMU will provide tuition-free education and low-cost housing through a new innovative Living Learning Community. Additionally, the university will be able to support internship stipends to foster career development and graduation scholarships for 1,350 incoming and current students in its first year.
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Detroiters Can Fight Blight for $15 an Hour and Get Job Training in New $75M Program

Detroit Free Press Nushrat Rahman Dec. 8, 2021 Detroiters can now apply to work for $15 an hour and get job training at the same time through a new city program. The Skills for Life program, announced by the city Wednesday, is expected to temporarily employ 2,200 Detroiters who …
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Panel: How Teaching Critical Race Theory in Schools Prepares Youth to Create an Equitable Future

Key Takeaways: Critical race theory (CRT) is the exploration of how history has shaped today’s American social institutions, but it has become a catchall for anything related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Everyone has a moral responsibility to learn about …
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Detroit Children’s Fund Partners with Four of Detroit’s Nonprofit Charter School Networks to Reduce Racial Equity Gap and Create Opportunities for High School Students

The Detroit region currently has some of the largest racial equity gaps in the U.S. One of those gaps is the white and Black college graduation rates, with 60% white students and only 26% Black students graduating. In turn, this …
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Chamber’s Melanie D’Evelyn Named Among 2021 Crain’s Detroit Business 40 Under 40

The Chamber is celebrating Detroit Drives Degrees’ Melanie D’Evelyn being recognized as among the 2021 Crain’s Detroit Business 40 Under 40.
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Report: Black Women Most Likely to Take Advantage of Educational Options Offered By Employers

Knowledge really is power, especially in the workplace. Fortunately, Black women are well aware of this and are taking full advantage of the resources needed to advance their careers, a new survey says.
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Deadline Approaching: Apply for Going PRO Talent Fund Grant to Support Employer-Led Training, Upskilling

The Going PRO Talent Fund is a grant program that awards employers funds that can be used on training and apprenticeships to attract and retain current and newly hired employees. The competitive grant application is now open and will close Thursday, Oct. 28. Awards are expected to be announced mid-December with training starting after Jan. 1, 2022.
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Detroit Drives Degrees, Detroit Reconnect Progress Highlighted at Sixty by 30 Talent Tour: Detroit Region

The Detroit Regional Chamber partnered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives, and other key stakeholders on Thursday, Sept. 9, for the Sixty by 30 Talent Tour: Detroit Region. …
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