Metro Detroit's workforce crisis: 500,000 people who could work, but can't
Welcome back to Daily Detroit, your podcast for everything Metro Detroit! Today, we're talking about the crisis of talent attraction and retention in Southeast Michigan.
With me is Jayme Powell, the executive director of the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership. Jayme talks about how her organization connects employers with local schools and community partners to build a strong talent pool in Southeast Michigan.
We discuss the challenges and benefits of this approach, like the need for lasting results and the urgent issue of low workforce engagement. A stunning fact is 500,000 working-age…
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