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  • TalentFirst | Michigan’s Shrinking Workforce

    This report considers possible explanations for declining labor force participation in Michigan and provides a roadmap of reforms to promote employment and economic mobility.

  • TalentFirst | Talent Solutions Playbook

    The purpose of this playbook is to provide practical, proven resources and tactics for employers to support the recruitment, development and retention of talent needed for our new era. These responsibilities have never been more crucial to the success of employers and employees alike. The playbook was informed by West…

  • TalentFirst | Early Literacy Dashboard

    The dashboard draws on statewide data from Michigan’s Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI), including 3rd Grade State Testing and Economically Disadvantaged Student Counts reports. It is an interactive tool allowing users to compare building-level reading performance on the third grade M-STEP (Michigan’s statewide assessment of grade-level literacy) in…

  • TalentFirst | Education-to-Employment Partnership

    The West Michigan Education-to-Employment Partnership (E2P) is a collaboration between employers, education and training providers, and community organizations to help recent high school graduates and individuals who are un- or underemployed discover, access, and complete skills-based pathways into high-demand jobs requiring postsecondary training. E2P will develop and promote a regional…

  • Lenawee Now | Public-Private Investment Deepens Michigan’s Customer Service Workforce

    Michigan faces a challenge in developing its customer service workforce. The state partnered with businesses, educators, and advocacy groups to address this. The collaboration involved research on the economic impact of poor customer service, leading to a focus on improving early education. This resulted in both increased policy attention to…

  • 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 | 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…

  • 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…

  • TalentFirst HR Council

    The TalentFirst HR Council is a membership group for high-level HR and DEI professionals in West Michigan. They focus on attracting and retaining talent in the region. The Council offers networking, working groups on talent challenges, research reports, and advocacy opportunities for members. Members also gain insights into best practices…

  • Business Leaders United | How Michigan Helped Businesses by Eliminating Barriers to Training

    Businesses across the country face challenges finding workers with the skills they need. Michigan addressed this issue by creating a funding source called the Barrier Removal and Employment Success ( BRES) program. This program removes obstacles that prevent workers from pursuing or advancing in their careers. BRES helps not only…