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Global Detroit
Global Detroit
Organization Name:  Global Detroit
Organization Overview:  Global Detroit is an effort to revitalize Southeast Michigan’s economy by pursuing strategies that strengthen Detroit’s connections to the world, and that make the region more attractive and welcoming to immigrants, internationals, and foreign trade and investment.
Language:  English
Cultures:  All,American
Street:  4444 Second Ave
City/Township:  Detroit
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48202
Country:  USA
Cultural Ambassadors
Cultural Ambassadors
Organization Overview:  The connector program is a referral process by which foreign-born residents, international students, and young professionals grow their professional networks by meeting with established professionals in their field, more established residents who share their cultural, national, and ethnic heritage, or other volunteers interested in assisting international newcomers in the region. Internationals are able to strengthen their participation in the regional job market and business community. Their ability to live and work in Michigan will help diversify the state’s economy. The program will not only grow, but strengthen the business networks within industries. The Cultural Ambassadors volunteer program will connect organizations with a network of professional volunteers to capitalize on activities that foster engagement with new Americans and visiting internationals. Volunteers are engaged through program partners to participate in a wide variety of opportunities that allow them to provide their skills, talents and expertise in welcoming, retaining and supporting internationals. These opportunities will capitalize on the language and cultural competence, business and professional experience, and international connections of the volunteers.
Language:  English
Cultures:  All,Multicultural
Street:  4444 Second Ave.
City/Township:  Detroit
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48201
Country:  USA
Phone:  (734) 771-0924
Global Talent Retention Initiative (GTRI)
Global Talent Retention Initiative (GTRI)
Organization Overview:  GTRI focuses on strengthening and diversifying the state's economy through the retention of top international talent. By retaining international students, GTRI is a catalyst to lessening the skills gap in the STEM fields especially, and cultivating a climate in which Michigan businesses can be competitive in the new economy. GTRI collaborates with the Governor's office, the Office for New Americans, Global Detroit, over 30 Michigan Universities, the University Research Corridor (URC), the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Michigan's economic development agencies, ethnic chambers, professional organizations, and employers throughout the state. GTRI is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the New Economy Initiative (NEI), and is housed in partnership with Prima Civitas. GTRI was originally formed as a result of the Global Detroit Study about the impact of immigrant talent on the region’s economy. Studies have shown that immigrants disproportionately contribute to economic growth, employment, and wage gains. In addition, more than 50% of PhDs and sometimes as much as 40% of master’s degrees in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) are awarded each year in the U.S. to international students. Since IT and engineering are the fastest growing industries, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find qualified candidates for high level tech positions if international students are not considered as part of an employer’s applicant pool.
Language:  English
Cultures:  International Students
Street:  4444 Second Ave.
City/Township:  Detroit
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48801
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 687-4674
Email:  info@migtri.org
Upwardly Global
Upwardly Global
Organization Name:  Upwardly Global
Organization Overview:  Upwardly Global is a nonprofit organization with the mission of eliminating employment barriers for skilled immigrants and refugees and integrating this population into the professional U.S. workforce. Our vision is a United States where skilled new Americans are a recognized and valued source of talent. Many of our jobseekers come to us with impressive backgrounds in Engineering, Healthcare, and IT and one such resource we provide to help them re-enter these highly in demand professions is the Professional Licensing Guides to recertification. Upwardly Global recently launched these relicensing guides for skilled immigrants specifically in Michigan in partnership with Global Detroit, Global Michigan, and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Additionally, Upwardly Global’s Online Employment Training program is a valuable career development resource for skilled immigrant and refugee job seekers living in Southeast Michigan. Upwardly Global has provided employment training and resources to thousands of skilled immigrants, placed over 1850 into professional positions at an average starting salary of $41,600, and created $250M in direct economic impact to struggling immigrant and refugee families. Upwardly Global also partners with employers to offer a new talent resource for accessing individuals with global business experience and a diversity of viewpoints. We have worked with over 500 employers to fill in-demand positions requiring high level skills and international experience.
Language:  English
Cultures:  All
Street:  MSU Detroit Center Rm. 208; 3408 Woodward Ave.
City/Township:  Detroit
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48201
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 833-7998