Great Lakes Bay Region Employer Talent Pipeline
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The Employer Talent Pipeline
The Employer Talent Pipeline(ETP) emerged from coordinated efforts by regional STEM networks at Delta College and Mid Michigan College. The key outcomes include creating more partnerships for students to get on-the-job experience with local employers through internship, co-op and other experiential learning opportunities and working with employers to support continuous demand forecasting to training providers.
The Employer Talent Pipeline activities are now supported by an Employer Talent Pipeline lead, Carol McCaul and the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance staff. Carol can be accessed at the contact information below. She assists both educators and businesses in making connections to improve work-based learning. Another aspect of the work is to educate students about high-demand, high-wage positions that can improve both quality of life and the economy.
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Employee Talent Pipeline Newsletter:
Falling into Talent this Season with Upcoming Careers Fairs!
October 3, 2023
Healthcare Careers + Resources, Upcoming Careers Fairs and more!
September 20, 2023
Connecting Classroom to Career Learning, Business Tours and more!
August 22, 2023
STEM at the Dow GLBI, Career Resources, Talent Management and STEM Staycation
June 22, 2023
The Benefits of Internships, Summer STEM Staycation and Talent Pipeline Management
May 31, 2023
Communicating Summer and Internship Opportunities for Students
April 24, 2023
Attracting Low-Income Workers to High-Demand, Higher-Wage Careers
March 21, 2023
Act Two: Pursuing a Second Career in the Skilled Trades with Bre DePottey, IBEW Apprentice February 27, 2023
Making or Renewing a Business Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging – January 19, 2023
2022 Year in Review – December 14, 2022
Regional Career Exploration with MiCareerQuest Midland Michigan – November 22, 2022
Building Talent Pipelines with Employers as the End-Customer – November 2, 2022
Want to learn more about Work-Based Learning? – October 5, 2022
What’s brewing in talent in the Great Lakes Bay Region! – September 20, 2022
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WHY your business should care about building a STEM-based Talent Pipeline:
- STEM jobs grew at 300% the rate of other jobs in the last decade
- 71% of employers reported having difficulty hiring for a STEM job within the last 12 months
- STEM skills are required for a wide range of in-demand occupations
- 76% of employers reported that for their most in-demand positions, trained talent is difficult to find
- Developing a talent pipeline can reduce your time spent recruiting, which increases profits.
BENEFITS to your business:
- Grow your talent pipeline
- Save money
- Save time
- Increase intellectual capital
Work Based Learning Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Learn about the latest details on creating internship opportunities, access State of Michigan resources, and discover opportunities for financial support for internships.
Work Base Learning Coordinators by School and County
Work Based Learning and Skilled Trades Resources (East Region)
Work Based Learning and Skilled Trades Resources (West Region)
Helpful Articles:
Work-Based Learning: Myth vs. Fact
Getting Started Checklist for Employers
Resources from the Work-based Learning division of the Department of Education
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Work Based Learning Opportunities in the Great Lakes Bay Region:
![]() Contact: Amy Dykhouse at (989 317-4613 or adykhouse@midmich.edu |
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