Help bring more federal dollars to the region through a collaboration for economic and workforce development.
This event will help to foster partnerships; identify points of intersection among stakeholders; facilitate systems integration, and identify and optimize resources and grants at the regional and federal levels. This event is the first step in developing a process for regional stakeholders to use in order to garner the maximum amount of federal funds.

Purpose of the Event:

Find opportunities in the intersection of various stakeholder organization efforts to improve alignment to strengthen regional impact and bring more federal funding to the region.

Goals for the Day:

  • Bring regional organizations together, invite absent organizations to become involved in regional plans
  • Inform and provide status on the many existing regional initiatives and resources
  • Look for gaps and opportunities to fund aligned economic and workforce development programs and recovery plans
  • Strengthen the regional collaboration process
  • Receive feedback on Federal funding streams and learn of additional opportunities

Targeted Outcomes:

  • Formulate regional structure and process for remaining connected and moving forward together as a region
  • Collaborate with existing and new regional stakeholders
  • Learn of new federal funding streams with regional partners
  • Hear employer needs in workforce development, diversification and transition
If having difficulties registering online, call 313-596-0478 For more information, call 734-677-5450
Sponsored in part by the
USDOL Employment & Training Administration,
Michigan Department of Energy, Labor
and Economic Growth,
University of Michigan - Dearborn,
Butzel Long Attorneys & Counselors &
Corporation for a Skilled Workforce