Led by senior business leaders and TalentFirst staff, these groups convene experts and problem-solvers to focus on specific segments of the region’s talent system.
Each working group represents at least one segment of the talent system. Each has actionable objectives and measures of success, all aligned with our common goals. And each has membership with a broad and diverse group of stakeholders, including education, workforce development and nonprofit leaders.
We pursue a high degree of awareness and synergy among the working groups to make the greatest impact. Business leaders act as a voice to other employers on how they can help advance the goals of the working groups and support the stakeholders.
This unique structure provides nimble leadership and an unmatched ability to get things done.
Ensure children have access to quality childcare and preschool that prepares them to enter kindergarten at…
Increase academic and college and career readiness measures and advocate for schools to adopt…
The Postsecondary Education Working Group aims to increase the number of students graduating from West…
The Workforce Development Working Group aims to create a best-in-class workforce system to engage and…
The Workforce Analytics Working Group aims to advance alignment across West Michigan’s talent…
Significantly reduce the racial and ethnic disparities in labor force participation, employment, and…
TalentFirst will be recognized as one of the most trusted resources for talent solutions among West Michigan…