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Regional Ecosystem Enablers

  • UP Partnership | changing disciplinary practices to improve academic outcomes

    StriveTogether’s report highlights the negative impact of exclusionary disciplinary practices, particularly on students of color. They focus on a Texas case study where out-of-school suspensions were disproportionately used for male students of color. The data reveals that replacing these practices with restorative justice approaches can lead to better academic outcomes.…

  • TalentFirst | Workforce DEI Benchmark

    For West Michigan to rank among the top 20% of regions for workforce quality nationally, employers must be able to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent. This dashboard supports these objectives by drawing on three years of aggregated data from our DE&I Benchmark Survey of West Michigan employers. The DE&I…

  • TalentFirst | DE&I Employer Toolkit

    West Michigan employers and talent and diversity experts share these tools in recognition that diversity and inclusion strategies must be embedded in systems, processes, policies, and culture. And to accomplish this on a regional scale, employers must lead the way. The result is a richer talent pool, better retention, stronger…

  • HungerTech

    The 2024 HungerTech Challenge tasked innovators with developing market-driven tech models that ensure increased and equitable food distribution that is both environmentally sustainable and economically viable.

  • TalentFirst | Wage scale for childcare

    This report provides a comprehensive overview of early care and education (ECE) compensation in Michigan and proposes a unifying wage scale that places ECE wages on par with comparable roles requiring similar skills and qualifications. The wage scale provides guidance on what ECE professionals should be paid based on their…

  • Center for Houston’s Future | Immigration

    The Center began working on immigration in 2017, focusing on the economic importance of immigrants and immigration to the success of the Greater Houston region. Since launching our Strategic Initiative on immigration, we have created an economic model, published two groundbreaking reports, convened focus groups and hosted a number of…

  • Youth Guidance | School-based counseling and mentoring programs

    Kansas City faced high youth violence and a mental health crisis. To address this, Youth Guidance, a Chicago non-profit, launched BAM (boys) and WOW (girls) programs in Kansas City schools. These programs provide school-based counselors who deliver group counseling sessions and individual support, focusing on building social-emotional skills and positive…

  • Baltimore’s Transit Future

    The Greater Washington Partnership believes a world-class public transit system is crucial for Baltimore’s economic prosperity and growth. They acknowledge the city’s residents and businesses deserve better access to reliable transportation. Their focus is on creating a more equitable system that benefits everyone. Currently, Baltimore’s transit system faces challenges. The…

  • ConnextMSP | An Inclusive Talent Network Creating Economic Growth and Opportunity

    ConnextMSP tackles the racial wage gap and lack of network access for young professionals of color in Minneapolis-Saint Paul. By connecting employers and these young adults through an online portal, ConnextMSP aims to increase hiring of diverse talent and fill the region’s job vacancies.

  • JP Morgan Chase | A Second Chance at Opportunity

    JPMorgan Chase & Co. is committed to providing opportunities for people with criminal records to reintegrate into society through their Second Chance program. They acknowledge the significant barriers faced by these individuals, with one in three working-age adults in the US having an arrest or conviction history. JPMorgan Chase works…