Global Talent Accelerator
Equipping International Students with the Skills to Succeed in Michigan
Global Talent Accelerator
Equipping International Students with the Skills to Succeed in Michigan
Launch Your Career. Build Your Network. Thrive in Michigan.
International students and recent graduates—are you ready to:
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Develop the skills to succeed in your U.S. job search
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Grow your professional network
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Connect with Michigan’s top STEM employers
The Global Talent Accelerator (GTA) is designed to help you stand out and succeed in Michigan’s competitive job market.
As a GTA participant, you will:
- Gain job-search skills from experts on how to market yourself in the U.S. workforce
- Receive coaching and mentoring from professionals in your field
- Explore Michigan’s industries through virtual tours of leading companies
- Build lasting connections with employers, mentors, and peers in Michigan’s corporate community
With GTA, you don’t just prepare for a job—you prepare for a career in a state that values global talent.
Success Story
Lily Liu, an accomplished engineer with seven years of experience at both Ford and GM, chose Michigan to further her education and deepen her expertise in advanced automotive technologies. After earning her master’s in engineering management from Kettering University in December 2019, Lily struggled to secure interviews—until she discovered Global Detroit’s Global Talent Accelerator (GTA).
Joining the GTA’s second cohort in March 2020, Lily proved to be one of the program’s most dedicated participants. When COVID-19 forced the program online, she adapted quickly, sharpening her resume strategy, refining her elevator pitch, and building confidence through workshops and mentoring.
Just two months later, Lily achieved her goal: landing her dream role as an Algorithm Engineer contractor with Ford Motor Company. She credits GTA with providing the tools, coaching, and encouragement to succeed, even during the uncertainty of a global pandemic. Five years later Lily is still at Ford as a Machine Learning Engineer.
Lily’s story underscores the power of international graduates in driving American innovation.
“Talent is not all in one country—they are worldwide.”