The Marshall Plan for Talent is a statewide commitment to invest, develop and attract technical talent in Michigan. Fully supported by Michigan’s top CEOs, the plan calls on tight collaboration between education and business sectors to fill a talent gap found in the Great Lakes region’s leading industries, including manufacturing, energy, and healthcare. Set out to be a national model for innovative approaches in strengthening the talent pipeline, the plan has strong implication for families in Michigan and their economic success. How does the plan impact today’s educators and students? How are current employees being trained and transitioned to information technology jobs, computer science occupations and manufacturing’s high-tech trades? How will the Marshall Plan’s connections between schools and the work place differ from the traditional partnerships? April’s forum will present the Marshall Plan for Talent and review these question prior to audience discussion.
Panelist Biographical Information :
Jeremy Hendges, Chief Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Talent and Economic Development (TED)
Robert Floden, Dean, MSU College of Education
- Garth Motschenbacher, Director of Employer Relations for Undergraduate Programs, MSU College of Engineering, MSU Career Services Network
Luann Dunsford, Chief Executive Officer, Michigan WORKS! Association
Video
- Watch the April 18th 2018 Forum here