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There is growing consensus that increasing educational attainment increases economic prosperity, and many states and regions are considering making needed investments in talent development in line with economic development priorities. But in what ways can educational attainment drive economic growth? And what does that mean for talent and economic development... read more →

By Jordan Falby. As the Sustainable Communities Intern, most of my work for CSW has been in support of the Detroit Jobs Alliance (DJA) initiative. I focused on collecting data about the workforce development system in Detroit and its surrounding areas as well as assisting with the creation of the... read more →

By Kysha Frazier. In October, 70 Green Jobs Innovation Fund Grantees joined together in Washington D.C. to collectively “roll-up their sleeves” and focus on strategies to help them achieve their grant outcomes. The day and half meeting was designed to fit grantee’s immediate needs. It included opportunities for cross-grantee sharing... read more →

by Ed Strong. In collaboration with Larry Good, CSW Chairman of the Board, we are writing a chapter of a book to be published by the Heldrich Center at Rutgers University this summer. Our contribution focuses on a look at the macro and micro-investment policies of this country in workforce... read more →

By Kathy Stocking. At CSW, we’re invested in our belief that people who want to work should always have that opportunity. And we’re not alone. We’re currently hosting Encore Innovation Fellow, Beverly Burns, who leads our efforts to support Michigan workers who are seeking "encore careers" – jobs that combine... read more →

By Sherri Cavanaugh. It came as no surprise to me when CSW was recently named one of the top-ranked workforce development non-profits in the country. I've worked with CSW for over 20 years. We have a reputation for having visionary leaders who stay ahead of the trends in workforce development.... read more →

By Holly Parker. Involving faculty in college transformation is critical to student success. Here’s how to do it well – no matter where you are in the change process. Faculty care deeply about student success. College faculty are on the “front lines” of efforts to help students gain credentials that... read more →

By Nina Babich. Lowe's and Home Depot in Kansas City each recently told their workers that full time jobs would now be half time. Managers were even reduced to half-time; two people will now be used to fill one manager position instead. The reason? The employers don't want to have... read more →

In a conference room in Ann Arbor, Michigan, 30 CSW staff and board members – armed with little more than knowledge, coffee, and Mr. Sketch markers – took on the task of solving America’s long-term unemployment crisis. We came up with some great ideas we’re looking to explore and prototype... read more →

By Larry Good. On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its regular monthly unemployment report. Its headline that national unemployment fell to 7.6% in March masks a troublesome trend: the decline was caused mostly by a reduction in workforce participation (the number of people either working or looking for... read more →

By Kysha Frazier. What do you get when you put CSW together with 7 community stakeholder groups in Grand Rapids, Michigan for 2 full days of brainstorming? More than 350 distinct ideas aimed at creating economic opportunities for the city’s families! Just a sampling of the... read more →