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Great Lakes Bay Region Employer Talent Pipeline

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.

ETP Pyramid (Click to view larger)

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

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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

Job Shadowing Resources for Students, Educators, and Businesses

Find resources you can use to maximize your job shadow experience whether you’re an educator, a student, or a business owner.

Adapted from and thank you to Meridian Early College High School Senior Project & Advisory Program 2023-2024.

*When accessing the material, please download or make a copy of your own*

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:

Internships provide an opportunity for students to learn in a real-world work environment, and are offered through partnerships with local businesses and organizations.

Contact: Amy Dykhouse at (989 317-4613 or adykhouse@midmich.edu

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Michigan STEM Forward is a statewide program of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation that matches students attending Michigan colleges and universities with internship opportunities at the state’s leading innovative companies. Companies do not have to be in a specific industry, but all internships must be STEM-focused. Students and businesses interested in internships can learn more at the STEM Forward webpage at the link below.

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