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As a statewide economic development and community development organization, the Michigan Global Talent Initiative partners with various agencies to stay informed about the latest benefits immigrants provide within the State, our local communities, and businesses of all sizes. These resources highlight the positive impact of global talent.
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Contributions of New Americans in Michigan
New research from the American Immigration Council and the Michigan Global Talent Coalition highlights the crucial role immigrants play in Michigan’s population growth, labor force, business creation, and consumer spending power.
Global Entrepreneur In Residence (Global EIR) Program Impact Evaluation
The Global EIR Impact Report highlights the program's achievements in driving economic growth and innovation in Michigan and beyond. This report showcases international entrepreneurs who launched their startups, presenting key metrics such as job creation, capital raised, and new businesses established.
High School Kids in Immigrant Families: A Call to Action for Michigan’s Higher Ed and Workforce Development Strategies
In Michigan, 300,000 children are from immigrant families, accounting for 15% of the state's high school students and more than 20% of high schoolers in the six most populous counties. Michigan's higher education and workforce strategies must respond to the needs of this growing population.
International Student Talent in the Michigan Workforce: A Growing Solution to the STEM Talent Gap
With over 30,000 international students pursuing higher education in Michigan, employers are increasingly utilizing this talent source to fill talent gaps. International students comprise 70% of all the graduate students in electrical engineering and computer science, and around 50% of all graduate students in STEM.
Shared Gains: Immigrant-Origin Student in US Colleges
This brief documents the rising, often overlooked presence of immigrant-origin students in the nation’s community college systems. Addressing barriers to college enrollment and completion will help create a strong pool of workers able to navigate the evolving world of work and social change.
The Costs of Brain Waste among Highly Skilled Immigrants in Michigan
Using an innovative methodology developed by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), this fact sheet examines the skill underutilization of highly skilled immigrants–also known as “brain waste”– and its economic costs in Michigan.
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