Work Is Not an Option for Many Students; They Need Support
In 2018-19, more than 59% of Michigan college graduates left school with student loan debt averaging $30,677. That is the 17th-highest level in the nation.
Posted November 25, 2020
Getting to Know HireReach
Reducing bias and other inconsistencies in the hiring process has never been more important. HireReach is helping employers do this by assisting them to.
Posted November 13, 2020
Unemployment Falls, Job Growth Continues into September
At the onset of the pandemic the unemployment rate across the state skyrocketed to achieve a historic high of 23.6 percent — the highest jobless rate seen.
Posted November 6, 2020
Financial Education in the Fight Against Discrimination
In the U.S. — particularly in Michigan’s largest cities and rural communities — protests highlighting systemic racism, specifically within the criminal.
Posted October 30, 2020
Hiring in COVID Era Is Tough; Here Are 5 Strategies
It is impossible to determine precisely how long it will take for the economy to rebound from COVID-19. It’s even more difficult to pinpoint which jobs.
Posted October 23, 2020
The Other Pandemic: Students Isolated from Mental-Health Support of School
As school districts across Michigan evaluate whether to stay with or switch to remote, in-school, or a hybrid education model, one large factor continues.
Posted October 9, 2020
Economic Disparities are Widening, Who’s Vulnerable?
Impact by Gender Men typically lose work early in a recession because they tend to be employed in industries that are more cyclical. However, the early.
Posted October 2, 2020
Job Growth Continues into July, but It's Slowing
Labor Market Trends across Michigan The unemployment rate across the state reached historic levels at the onset of the pandemic, skyrocketing to achieve a.
Posted September 11, 2020
Belonging at Work
Many employers are researching and implementing new strategies to retain diverse talent. Several factors go into an employee’s decision to separate from a.
Posted September 4, 2020
Entrusted with Our Children and Our Economy, Child Care Providers Need Support
Even before the pandemic, child care shortages were keeping people out of the workforce. The challenges facing this essential industry have only grown. So.
Posted August 28, 2020
