A public-private partnership coordinating employer-led talent solutions in southeast Michigan
The Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership exists to cultivate an environment where businesses, government entities, and educational institutions collaborate seamlessly, ensuring that a robust and dynamic talent pool has access to the employment opportunities that propel southeast Michigan towards sustained economic growth.
The partnership launched in 2023 with an initial investment of three million dollars from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. The new regional initiative builds on the success of the City of Detroit’s Workforce Development system, which helped secure 40,000 jobs for Detroiters in just over four years. By establishing a regional, employer-led collaborative and sustained engagement of the industries necessary to coordinate demand, the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership will fill a clear gap in southeast Michigan’s workforce development ecosystem.
Our Mission:
To cultivate an environment where businesses, government entities, and educational institutions collaborate seamlessly, ensuring that a robust and dynamic talent pool has access to the employment opportunities that propel southeast Michigan towards sustained economic growth.
Interested in partnering to advance our mission? We encourage you to connect with Executive Director Jayme Powell.
Our Approach
Improved Talent Attraction
Increased Job Retention
Strengthened Data Infrastructure
We recognize the complex challenges that hinder both employers and job seekers. This partnership between philanthropy and the business ecosystem will enable employers in southeast Michigan to collaborate on analyzing data, providing a deeper insight into employment barriers, and develop solutions to support the region’s residents in finding meaningful employment.
What we’re striving towards
We envision a region where every individual’s potential is realized, and businesses thrive on a foundation of diverse and skilled talent. The Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership:
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