Detroit Drives Degrees Blog

• Panel: How Teaching Critical Race Theory in Schools Prepares Youth to Create an Equitable Future

  Key Takeaways: Critical race theory (CRT) is the exploration of how history has shaped today’s American social institutions, but it has become a catchall for anything related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Everyone has a moral responsibility to learn about …

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• Detroit Children’s Fund Partners with Four of Detroit’s Nonprofit Charter School Networks to Reduce Racial Equity Gap and Create Opportunities for High School Students

  The Detroit region currently has some of the largest racial equity gaps in the U.S. One of those gaps is the white and Black college graduation rates, with 60% white students and only 26% Black students graduating. In turn, this …

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• Chamber’s Melanie D’Evelyn Named Among 2021 Crain’s Detroit Business 40 Under 40

  The Chamber is celebrating Detroit Drives Degrees’ Melanie D’Evelyn being recognized as among the 2021 Crain’s Detroit Business 40 Under 40.

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• Report: Black Women Most Likely to Take Advantage of Educational Options Offered By Employers

  Knowledge really is power, especially in the workplace. Fortunately, Black women are well aware of this and are taking full advantage of the resources needed to advance their careers, a new survey says.  

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• Deadline Approaching: Apply for Going PRO Talent Fund Grant to Support Employer-Led Training, Upskilling

  The Going PRO Talent Fund is a grant program that awards employers funds that can be used on training and apprenticeships to attract and retain current and newly hired employees. The competitive grant application is now open and will close Thursday, Oct. 28. Awards are expected to be announced mid-December with training starting after Jan. 1, 2022.

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• Detroit Drives Degrees, Detroit Reconnect Progress Highlighted at Sixty by 30 Talent Tour: Detroit Region

  The Detroit Regional Chamber partnered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives, and other key stakeholders on Thursday, Sept. 9, for the Sixty by 30 Talent Tour: Detroit Region. …

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• Some Michigan community colleges experiencing enrollment jump during COVID-19 pandemic

  Some community colleges in Michigan are seeing an increase in enrollment thanks to state programs like Futures for Frontliners and Michigan Reconnect.

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• Going PRO Talent Fund Supports Employer-Led Training and Upskilling

  The Going PRO Talent Fund, an annual competitive grant program that awards businesses funds that can be used on training and apprenticeships to attract and retain current and newly hired employees, is re-opening its application this fall. The grant application …

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• Michigan’s Latest Budget Could Help Achieve Equity in School Funding

  State lawmakers passed an unprecedented $17.1 billion budget on Wednesday, and federal COVID-19 relief funding will also send billions to schools. The latest budget hikes per-pupil funding in the state to $8,700, closing a persistent funding gap between Michigan school districts that state lawmakers for years have tried to incrementally close.

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• Results for America: Detroit Promise Path Case Study

  Results for America released a new case study on June 21 focused on the Detroit Promise Path program, which is run in partnership with Detroit Regional Chamber and the Michigan Education Excellence Foundation. Results for America helps decision-makers at all …

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