The Detroit Regional Chamber and Detroit Drives Degrees have opened applications for the second cohort of the Detroit Regional Postsecondary Student Advisory Fellowship (PSAF). This program centers students’ voices in Detroit Drives Degrees’ decision-making by providing a year-long paid experience for postsecondary students interested in education and workforce access and policy conversations in the Detroit Region. In partnership with MichAuto, this year’s cohort will feature an emphasis on the automotive, mobility, and emerging technologies sectors.
Fellows will have exclusive access to professional development and networking opportunities with their cohort and education and business industry leaders. A variety of virtual and in-person opportunities will be available, including professional networking events, roundtable discussions, campus and employer tours, and more. All events will be hosted or sponsored by the Chamber or its member organizations.
By the end of the program year, Fellows will gain greater confidence in navigating complex education and business decision-making processes. They will build a stronger, more diverse professional network, develop a deeper understanding of key issues in the regional postsecondary and workforce landscape, and acquire the skills to champion access, equity, and inclusion across a variety of environments.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll at a postsecondary institution (apprenticeship, trade school, community college, or university) in the Region or have a permanent Detroit-area address and be willing to commit to year-long participation.
Interested students can learn more and complete an application here by Monday, April 14. Application review will begin in mid-April, with decisions announced in early May.
If you are a Chamber member organization interested in postsecondary student voices in your next meeting or would like to host an event for students, contact Amber Greenway Neher, Director of Student Success and Postsecondary Partnerships, at 248.376.5759 or aneher@detroitchamber.com.