Exploring the ROI of Pre-K in Michigan
Extensive research has long established that investing in Early Childhood Education pays long-term dividends in academics and life. This has been the.
By Lisa Hungerford
Posted May 13, 2022
How West Michigan Businesses are Supporting Postsecondary Attainment
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who in her inaugural address in 2019 included a commitment to ensuring “everyone in the state has the education and skills needed.
By Lisa Hungerford
Posted April 29, 2022
Labor Market Trends and Insights from Q4 2021
This week we released our first quarterly labor market report of the year, which spans the fourth quarter of 2021. These reports play an integral role in.
By Alex Andrews
Posted March 23, 2022
Advancing Diversity in the Workplace with Skills-Based Hiring
Many organizations in West Michigan and beyond desire to increase workforce diversity and inclusion. To reach this goal, one strategy proven to lead to.
By Marlene Brostrom
Posted March 11, 2022
Moving Forward: An Impact Report for 2021
Talent 2025 has always been a forward-looking organization, determined to catalyze a talent system that meets the needs of the region’s employers and.
By Kevin Stotts
Posted March 4, 2022
6 Tips to be More Likeable on Zoom
“How to Win Friends and Influence People” is a self-help book written by Dale Carnegie and published in 1936. There have been more than 30 million copies.
By Mark Johnson
Posted February 25, 2022
January Jobs Report Shows Growth, but Openings Still Outnumber Jobseekers
On January 21st the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest data from its monthly Job Opening and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), which contains.
By Alex Andrews
Posted February 18, 2022
West Michigan Career Readiness Conference – Virtual Series
Recognizing, developing, and nurturing the talent that each and every one of our students naturally have has never been more important. With the changing.
By Lisa Hungerford
Posted February 11, 2022
The Importance of Black History
Black History Month was created by Carter G. Woodson in 1926. He believed that if a race had no recorded history, it would lose its traditions and risk.
By Ken James
Posted February 4, 2022
Top 3 for 2022: What CEOs are reading and why it matters for you
As part of my role on the Forbes Technology Council, I am always eager to learn what Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) are reading to stay current with the.
By Mark Johnson
Posted January 28, 2022