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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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- June 2021
An in-depth look at the effect of automation on Michigan's workforce and the growing value of soft skills.
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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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- September 2017
This report summarizes both the barriers and leading practices around hiring returning citizens, whose employment is essential to the individual, the workforce, and the community.
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- February 2017
This report summarizes the findings of the Workforce Development Working Group in order to increase the labor force participation rate and increase upward economic mobility.
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- September 2016
This report summarizes the Persona Project carried out by Talent 2025 and Method & Craft in 2016 to support the work of the Workforce Development Working Group.