Connect 360: Talent, Technology, and Transformation is a one-day event designed to spark collaboration across education and industry. Hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber’s MichAuto and TalentEd teams, in partnership with SEMCA, this convening will challenge silos and create space for meaningful dialogue about how we prepare students for the future of work.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 21
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: The Henry Ford, Dearborn, Michigan
Refreshments: Light breakfast and lunch provided
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: The Henry Ford, Dearborn, Michigan
Refreshments: Light breakfast and lunch provided
Why Attend
Faculty, employers, and career services rarely have the opportunity to speak directly—but when they do, powerful things happen. Connect 360 is your chance to:
- Align curriculum with real-world skills and workforce needs
- Share insights on student readiness and employer expectations
- Explore innovative approaches to credentialing, credit recognition, and talent development
- Learn about the recent GEM Mobility Talent research study on key mobility careers and the Detroit Region’s talent landscape to meet these workforce demands
- Gain insights from mobility employers who leverage workforce development for innovative strategies and programming to tackle talent challenges
What You’ll Experience
- Employer and Student Panels offering firsthand perspectives
- Partner Presentations showcasing successful regional models
- Breakout Sessions focused on:
- Curriculum innovation and credentialing
- Credit transfer and recognition
- Talent development strategies across Southeast Michigan
