Global Detroit leader on how to expand immigrant talent in Michigan
Published on May 7, 2025, 5:15:53 PM
Total time: 00:15:59
Published on May 7, 2025, 5:15:53 PM
Total time: 00:15:59
The Michigan Global Talent Initiative released a report saying Michigan is on track to add 125,000 college-educated immigrants to the state's job market as part of the state's Sixty by 30 goal.
The goal aims to have 60% of Michigan’s workforce to obtain a post-secondary degree or professional credential by 2030.
Steve Tobocman, executive director at Global Detroit, spoke with WDET's Nargis Rahman about the goal and what resources are being utilized to grow the number of high-skilled immigrants joinging Michigan's economy.
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