Evaluation of Entrepreneur Startup Program Chronicles Real Impact in Michigan’s Economic Future
Global Detroit released a new impact evaluation of its Global Entrepreneur-in-Residence (Global EIR) program to place foreign-born startup founders at universities to teach and mentor while launching and growing their startup companies. The evaluation documents that Global Detroit has supported twelve immigrant founders from eleven companies who have created 174 jobs and attracted $28.1 million in venture capital investment since entering the program.
New Report Shows Immigrants Play Critical Role to Michigan’s Population Growth, Economy
A new report, Contributions of New Americans in Michigan, released by the American Immigration Council—in partnership with the Michigan Global Talent Coalition —underscores the crucial role immigrants play in the state’s population growth, labor force, business creation, and consumer spending power.
Global Detroit’s ‘GTRI’ Program Hosts STEM Talent Fair in Corktown, Detroit
Global Detroit is pleased to announce its upcoming Global STEM Talent Fair event on Friday, May 3, 2024, at NewLab at Central Station in Detroit, MI from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. This hands-on event is designed to bridge the gap between leading companies and top-tier international talent with STEM concentrations in a dynamic, interactive hiring environment.
New Initiative Empowers Intl. Professionals for Success in Michigan
The Michigan Global Talent Coalition, in partnership with the Michigan Works! Association, Upwardly Global, and Global Detroit are proud to introduce the Michigan Skilled Immigrant Integration Program. This program will connect internationally-trained or educated professionals with competitive careers in their respective fields, through tailored career support and hands-on job coaching.
$1.5M Student Success Grants Awarded to Increase Completion Rates at Michigan Community and Tribal Colleges
Office of Sixty by 30, Global Detroit and Michigan College Access Network partner to help students complete degree and certificate programs.
Inaugural Michigan Refugee Film Festival Celebrates Resilience, Welcoming Week 2023
Three Michigan film premieres will be held September 14, 16, and 17 at the Detroit Film Theatre at the DIA and Wendell W. Anderson Jr. Auditorium at CCS.
Study Reveals 300,000 Michigan Kids are from Immigrant Families, 70,000 of Whom are in High School
According to a new “High School Kids in Immigrant Families” study commissioned by Global Detroit, 300,000 Michigan kids live in immigrant families, where at least one person was born outside the U.S. Of these, 70,000 are Michigan high school students — 15% of all Michigan high schoolers.
Global Detroit and Lawrence Tech Launch Startup Program for International Founders
Lawrence Technological University (Lawrence Tech, LTU) becomes the fifth Michigan university to join Global Detroit’s Global Entrepreneur in Residence (GEIR) program, which helps immigrant and international entrepreneurs launch high-growth startup companies in Michigan. LTU is on a growing list of partner universities with a Global EIR program, including Michigan Tech, Wayne State University, and College for Creative Studies.
Startup Program for International Founders Launched at Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech, MTU) becomes the fourth Michigan university to join Global Detroit’s Global Entrepreneur in Residence (GEIR) program, which helps immigrant and international entrepreneurs launch high-growth startups in Michigan.
Global Detroit Managing Director Positions Organization for Growth and National Leadership
Detroit, Michigan – Global Detroit announced the hiring of Dr. Alaina Jackson, a Detroit native and graduate of Cass Technical High School, as its first Managing Director.