2025 Event

On, Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Detroit Regional Chamber released its sixth annual State of Education and Talent report measuring key indicators of the Detroit Region’s talent pipeline.

Following the release, top business and education leaders discussed the report’s findings and shared insight into the critical perception crisis facing higher education and its impact on regional competitiveness.

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Agenda

11:00 a.m.

Welcome

Speaker: Peter Quigley, Strategic Advisor and Board Member, Kelly; Chair, Detroit Regional Chamber Board of Directors and CEO Talent Council

Peter Quigley

11:05 a.m.

Data Download

Speaker: Greg Handel, Chief Education and Talent Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber

Greg Handel

11:20 a.m.

Remarks

Speaker: Richard Czuba, Founder, Glengariff Group

Richard Czuba

11:25 a.m.

Panel Discussion

Panelists: Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, President, Oakland University
Peter Provenzano, Chancellor, Oakland Community College
Catherine Susko, Vice President, HR Planning, Development, and Belonging, Henry Ford Health
Moderator: Zoe Clark, Political Director, Michigan Public