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Where in the world is the Center for Michigan?

Beginning in December, the Center for Michigan’s public engagement team has been traveling the state to facilitate Community Conversations about jobs and workforce development. These discussions, titled “Getting to work: Opportunity and hurdles to success in Michigan,” have gathered more than 1,600 people in more than 50 cities across our state to date.

Where we’re going

Over the next week, we have Conversations scheduled on the following dates and times:

College Value and Affordability discussion in Niles, May 11th, 2:30-4 pm
College Value and Affordability discussion in Ann Arbor, May 11th, 5:30-6:30 pm
College Value and Affordability discussion in Ann Arbor, May 11th, 6:30-8 pm
Challenges to Upward Mobility discussion in Detroit, May 12th, 5:30-7:30 pm (light dinner included)
Career Navigation discussion in Milan, May 12th, 7-8:30 pm
Career Navigation discussion in Houghton Lake, May 13th, 6-7:30 pm
Career Navigation discussion in Hastings, May 13th, 7-8:30 pm
Challenges to Upward Mobility discussion in Detroit, 5:30-7:30 pm
College Value and Affordability discussion in Saginaw, 6:30-8 pm

To find a Conversation to attend near your home, visit the Center for Michigan’s Community Conversation calendar. Keep checking back! We’re adding new Conversations weekly.

How to host

Don’t see your city on this list? We want to come to you! If you are interested in learning more about how to bring a Community Conversation to your town, contact Outreach Director Amber DeLind at 734-926-4285 or adelind@thecenterformichigan.net.

Participate online

Can’t make it to an in-person Community Conversation? We’ve got you covered. Click here to head over to the online version of our Conversations, and make your voice heard!

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