Sharing Insights.
TalentFirst makes significant efforts to gather data and best-practice information to support meeting the talent demands of our region. We endeavor to articulate that data and information in the form of useful resources for our constituencies. We hope you will find these resources helpful.
CEO Council Materials - 2022
OCTOBER 2022 CEO COUNCIL MEETING MATERIALS
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CEO Council Meeting Slide Deck
This slide deck was prepared for the CEO Council Meeting on Monday, October 10th, 2022.
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[SUMMARY] Michigan's Shrinking Workforce: Examining a 20-year Problem
Root causes behind Michigan's shrinking workforce and recommendations to reverse the trend.
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Roadmap
A detailed look at TalentFirst's 5-year goals, strategies, and working group objectives.
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Talent Solutions Playbook
MAY 2022 CEO COUNCIL MEETING MATERIALS
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CEO Council Meeting Slide Deck
This slide deck was prepared for the CEO Council Meeting on Thursday, May 12th, 2022.
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Talent Strategy Shift
This briefing book was prepared for the May 12, 2022 CEO Council meeting. Included are overviews of the 5 major themes disrupting the talent landscape.
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Muskegon Business Leaders Powerpoint
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Muskegon Business Leaders Summary
CEO Council Materials - 2021
OCTOBER 2021 CEO COUNCIL MEETING MATERIALS
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CEO Council Meeting Slide Deck
This slide deck was presented at the Fall 2021 CEO Council Meeting on October 7, 2021.
CEO Council Materials - 2020
OCTOBER 2020 CEO COUNCIL MEETING MATERIALS
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CEO Council Meeting Slide Deck
This slide deck was presented at the Fall 2020 CEO Council Meeting on October 7, 2020.
Additional Materials
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VIDEO: Returning Citizens, A 20-Year Problem Solved
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VIDEO: Workforce Diversity and Inclusion
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VIDEO: Mavin - Mobilizing Career Exploration for a New Generation
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EY - Physical Return and Work Reimagined Study
Executive summary from Ernst & Young highlighting six major “resets” in key areas of the work experience intended to support a range of transformations related to reimagining work.
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West Michigan Workforce Recovery, Trends, and Insights
This slide deck examines which industries have seen employment rebound, trends and insights we’ve drawn from state and federal data sources, emerging research on the pandemic’s impact on the labor market, and a survey and interviews of our member HR leaders.
CEO Council Materials - 2019
MAY 2019 CEO COUNCIL MEETING MATERIALS
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CEO Council Meeting Slide Deck
This slide deck was presented at the Spring 2019 CEO Council Meeting on May 15, 2019.
Publications
Recent Publications
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Adult Postsecondary Education in Michigan & Beyond
An overview of the state of adult postsecondary enrollment and completion in Michigan, including barriers faced by adults, promising solutions to address those barriers, and a road map for success.
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Restoring the Promise of Adult Education in Michigan
This report examines the current state of adult foundational education in Michigan and provides a series of recommendations to elevate the system.
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Michigan's Shrinking Workforce [Full Report]
This report identifies possible explanations for declining labor force participation in Michigan and provides a roadmap of reforms to promote employment and economic mobility.
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2022 Comparative Dashboard
In an effort to better track progress, TalentFirst selected six key performance indicators to measure the economic conditions of West Michigan against those of 11 peer communities.
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The Future of Work (interactive report)
An in-depth look at the effect of automation on Michigan's workforce and the growing value of soft skills.
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Labor Market Reports
An in-depth look at population, labor force, and employment trends in West Michigan.
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Childcare Workforce in West Michigan
An overview of the current state of the childcare workforce in West Michigan, including wage comparisons against similar occupations.
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Longitudinal Data Systems in Michigan: SLDS Analysis, Stakeholder Input and Recommendations
This report sheds light on Michigan’s SLDS to provide stakeholders with well-sourced insights about the use of the current SLDS and to guide improvements toward a best-in-class system.
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Executive Summary: Longitudinal Data Systems in Michigan
An executive summary of "Longitudinal Data Systems in Michigan: SLDS Analysis, Stakeholder Input and Recommendations."
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Appendix: Best-in-Class State Longitudinal Data Systems
This Appendix provides tangible, best-in-class examples of other states leveraging their longitudinal data to evaluate and improve program quality.
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2020 Vision Report
A look at the past, present, and future state of West Michigan's workforce system.
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Essential Workforce Child Care Resources
Steps to find a Child Care provider for essential workers. Updated March 26, 2020.
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Child Care Deserts in West Michigan
A survey summary of child care providers that identifies barriers and makes recommendations to improve access to quality, affordable child care across West Michigan.
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Work-Based Learning Employer Tip Sheet
This employer tip sheet provides leading practices to support work-based learning opportunities for youth (14-18) that range from tours, classroom speakers, career fairs, job shadows, Co-ops, and internships.
Past Publications
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Leading Practices for Hiring Returning Citizens (September 2017)
This report summarizes both the barriers and leading practices around hiring returning citizens, whose employment is essential to the individual, the workforce, and the community.
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Workforce Development Report (February 2017)
This report summarizes the findings of the Workforce Development Working Group in order to increase the labor force participation rate and increase upward economic mobility.
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Workforce Development Persona Project (September 2016)
This report summarizes the Persona Project carried out by Talent 2025 and Method & Craft in 2016 to support the work of the Workforce Development Working Group.
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Impact of Increasing Education and Employment Rates in West Michigan (August 2016)
Published in August 2016 by Public Sector Consultants for the Workforce Development Working Group.
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Revitalizing the Spirit | Entrepreneurship (2016)
Published in Fall 2016 by the Entrepreneurship Working Group of Talent 2025.
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Inclusion Interviews Report (2015)
Published in 2015 by the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group of Talent 2025.
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Insights for Action | K-12 (September 2015)
Published in September 2015 by the K-12 Working Group of Talent 2025 and by the NewNorth Center.