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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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…

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

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

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

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.

🚀 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

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

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.

🎉 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…

📣 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…

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

📚 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