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- November 2022
This report identifies possible explanations for declining labor force participation in Michigan and provides a roadmap of reforms to promote employment and economic mobility.
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- September 2022
In an effort to better track progress, TalentFirst selected six key performance indicators to measure the economic conditions of West Michigan against those of 11 peer communities.
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- July 2022
An in-depth look at population, labor force, and employment trends in West Michigan.
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- March 2022
An overview of the current state of the childcare workforce in West Michigan, including wage comparisons against similar occupations.
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- January 2020
This report sheds light on Michigan's SLDS to provide stakeholders with well-sourced insights about the use of the current SLDS and to guide improvements toward a best-in-class system.
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- September 2019
A look at the past, present, and future state of West Michigan's workforce system.
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- August 2016
Published in August 2016 by Public Sector Consultants for the Workforce Development Working Group.