Breaking Down Barriers
Introduction to Breaking Down Barriers
The Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership (DRWP) presents the Breaking Down Barriers series, focused on exploring the key challenges limiting employment access in Southeast Michigan. We’ll dive into issues like childcare, transportation, support for justice-impacted individuals, and education, while showcasing solutions from local partners.
Join us as we uncover barriers and share insights to help build a more inclusive, thriving workforce for all in our region. Together, we can create a stronger economic future for Southeast Michigan.
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Taking on Transportation
In Michigan, 1 in 4 residents face transportation insecurity — a major contributor of employment absenteeism and turnover.
We see this challenge as an opportunity to collaborate with regional employer partners to mitigate transportation barriers. Through coordinated solutions, we can expand the pool of work-ready talent, improve job retention and boost regional economic growth.
Our resource shares the data, employer-led solutions and case studies driving results on a local and national scale.
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Creating Solutions for Child Care
14% of working parents in Michigan report leaving a job in the past 6 months due to child care issues.
Limited access to affordable, high-quality child care is affecting employers and employees across southeast Michigan. By aligning and collaborating, regional organizations can create solutions that expand economic opportunity for thousands of families.
The child care barrier resource highlights key data showcasing the depth of this issue and provides case studies of national employers who are leading efforts to mitigate this barrier.
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