2024 State of Education and Talent

State of Education and Talent 2024

On Monday, Nov. 18, the Detroit Regional Chamber released its fifth annual report on educational attainment and its impact on the business community’s ability to meet talent needs. The report examines trends and outcomes related to the talent pipeline in the Detroit Region and what that means for employers.

During the event, attendees received a data download and learned about postsecondary achievement, education perception, and student success in the Detroit Region.

2024 Report

Agenda

11:00 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.

Welcome

Speaker: Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber

11:05 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.

Data Download

Speaker: Greg Handel, Vice President, Education and Talent, Detroit Regional Chamber

11:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Remarks

Speaker: Richard Czuba, Founder, Glengariff Group, Inc.

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Reaction Roundtable

Speakers: Sen. Sarah Anthony, Chair, State Senate Appropriations Committee
Kimberly Andrews Espy, President, Wayne State University
Marvin Logan Jr., Director, Education and Employment, Rocket Community Fund
Moderator: Zoe Clark, Political Director, Michigan Public

12:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Speaker: Zoe Clark, Political Director, Michigan Public 

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