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TalentFirst is a coalition of over 100 CEOs across West Michigan, and is a catalyst working to ensure an ongoing supply of world-class talent for West Michigan.

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20,000 people return from MI correctional facilities each year—ready to work. Close your talent gaps with the Second Chance Hiring Microcredential! - Online, and 11/5 in-person workshop - up to 10 SHRM credits - $200 (10% off to members) Enroll: bit.ly/46znFOW

20,000 people return from MI correctional facilities each year—ready to work. Close your talent gaps with the Second Chance Hiring Microcredential!

- Online, and 11/5 in-person workshop 
- up to 10 SHRM credits 
- $200 (10% off to members)

Enroll: bit.ly/46znFOW
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West Michigan’s workforce challenge isn’t headcount—it’s skills, pathways & agility. 💡 Together, we can design solutions that align talent with business strategy. Read more: bit.ly/3KuDQG9

West Michigan’s workforce challenge isn’t headcount—it’s skills, pathways & agility. 💡

Together, we can design solutions that align talent with business strategy.

Read more: bit.ly/3KuDQG9
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We kicked off our strategy planning sprint this week–zeroing in on high-value initiatives and innovations in execution to strengthen West Michigan’s talent advantage. Excited for what's next! 📈 #StrategyInAction #TalentFirst #WMTalent

We kicked off our strategy planning sprint this week–zeroing in on high-value initiatives and innovations in execution to strengthen West Michigan’s talent advantage.

Excited for what's next! 📈 #StrategyInAction #TalentFirst #WMTalent
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TalentFirst’s CEO-level Industry Deep Dives pair local labor intel with candid peer discussions—then distills it into actionable insights. Learn more about these deep dives and how you can get involved: bit.ly/4h9t5oV

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It’s not about replacing people—it’s about boosting productivity, closing labor gaps, and freeing employees for more human-focused, meaningful tasks. bit.ly/4nZow39 Check out this coverage of how AI is reshaping work in West Michigan with our President Kevin Stotts

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How we shape the future of work matters. Kevin Stotts builds on our @WOODTV8 convo: AI + automation can help West Michigan thrive—when talent & tech strategies align. bit.ly/43sQzQ2

How we shape the future of work matters. Kevin Stotts builds on our @WOODTV8 convo: AI + automation can help West Michigan thrive—when talent & tech strategies align. bit.ly/43sQzQ2
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West Michigan manufacturers show what’s possible when competitors collaborate. Via Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) West MI, 10 employers share data to target high-need roles & design scalable solutions. More: wmtalent.link/4o6WKBD

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"Talentfirst has contributed meaningful insights that support our long-term workforce planning." — Frances Hogsten, VP HR, Haworth, Inc.. Discover how data-driven insights can help your organization stay aligned with talent dynamics! TalentFirst.net

"Talentfirst has contributed meaningful insights that support our  long-term workforce planning." — Frances Hogsten, VP HR, <a href="/Haworthinc/">Haworth, Inc.</a>.  Discover how data-driven insights can help your organization stay aligned with talent dynamics! TalentFirst.net
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Helping student parents succeed is an investment in Michigan’s future. Check out the latest blog from The Michigan Center for Adult College Success: mcacs.talentfirst.net/helping-studen…

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A strong start shapes a strong future. We’re working to reach 50% of West Michigan’s youngest learners, empowering families & teachers in under-resourced communities to build lasting literacy success. This is leadership in action. 👉 talentfirst.net

A strong start shapes a strong future.

We’re working to reach 50% of West Michigan’s youngest learners, empowering families &amp; teachers in under-resourced communities to build lasting literacy success.

This is leadership in action.
👉 talentfirst.net
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Leaders, the future of work is here. From AI’s impact to CEO leadership and talent pipeline strategy—our latest insights explore how to build a stronger, future-ready workforce. 👉 Read more on the TalentFirst Blog: talentfirst.net/blog

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Veterans bring leadership, skill, and heart to our workplaces. Today and every day, we honor their service — and the employers who help them thrive. #VeteransDay #TalentFirst

Veterans bring leadership, skill, and heart to our workplaces.

Today and every day, we honor their service — and the employers who help them thrive.

#VeteransDay #TalentFirst
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Another great Talent Pipeline Management Manufacturing Cohort meeting at Haworth! Teams shared fresh strategies to strengthen mid-career maintenance talent—from experiential learning to intuitive troubleshooting and mentorship.

Another great Talent Pipeline Management Manufacturing Cohort meeting at Haworth! Teams shared fresh strategies to strengthen mid-career maintenance talent—from experiential learning to intuitive troubleshooting and mentorship.
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🚀 Join us for the 8th Annual Career Readiness Conference on March 10, 2026 at GVSU Allendale. This FREE event brings educators + employers together to connect, collaborate, and take action to strengthen Wet Michigan's talent pipline. Register today: bit.ly/47ZN2tZ

🚀 Join us for the 8th Annual Career Readiness Conference on March 10, 2026 at GVSU Allendale. This FREE event brings educators + employers together to connect, collaborate, and take action to strengthen Wet Michigan's talent pipline. Register today: bit.ly/47ZN2tZ
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West Michigan HR leaders came together yesterday for our HR Council meeting to dig into the data and the trends reshaping our talent landscape A huge thank-you to our HR leaders for sharing insights, challenges, and bold strategies. #WMTalent

West Michigan HR leaders  came together yesterday for our HR Council meeting to dig into the data  and the trends reshaping our talent landscape A huge thank-you to our HR leaders for sharing insights, challenges, and bold strategies. #WMTalent
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Michigan’s talent challenges aren’t temporary — they’re structural. And they’re reshaping every industry. Starting tomorrow: 12 Days of Data: A daily look at the forces transforming our talent pipeline — and the solutions employers, educators, and policymakers must act on now.

Michigan’s talent challenges aren’t temporary — they’re structural. And they’re reshaping every industry. 

Starting tomorrow: 12 Days of Data: A daily look at the forces transforming our talent pipeline — and the solutions employers, educators, and policymakers must act on now.
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🎉 Celebrating our 2025 Adopt-a-Classroom Library Grant winners! 🎉 Seven early-career teachers across West Michigan will receive over $16,500 in classroom library investments from TalentFirst CEO Council members. Meet the winners here: talentfirst.net/talentfirst-ch…

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📣 TalentFirst in the news — early literacy front & center. “Reading is foundational to workforce competitiveness and economic mobility.” — Kevin Stotts Michigan ranks 44th in 4th-grade reading. This is a workforce issue. wwmt.com/news/local/mic…

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Young men across Michigan are disengaging from education and work—and employers have a critical role to play. Our CEO Kevin Stotts shares why this matters and how employers can help lead the solution in our latest blog: 👉 bit.ly/3LmMyqD

Young men across Michigan are disengaging from education and work—and employers have a critical role to play.

Our CEO Kevin Stotts shares why this matters and how employers can help lead the solution in our latest blog:
👉 bit.ly/3LmMyqD
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📚 Thanks to our Adopt-A-Library program, Ms. Tiffany LeRoux’s first graders at Holton Elementary now have access to books that help them grow. “This grant helps my students build skills and a love for reading. We are beyond thankful and blessed!” #ReadToLeadWestMI

📚 Thanks to our Adopt-A-Library program, Ms. Tiffany LeRoux’s first graders at Holton Elementary now have access to books that help them grow. “This grant helps my students build skills and a love for reading. We are beyond thankful and blessed!” #ReadToLeadWestMI