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Interactive database: Compare your school’s M-STEP scores to peer schools
If your school is like most, the switch from MEAP to M-STEP last year meant lower test scores and lots of confusion. Bridge’s new database helps you put that score in perspective.
Bridge takes state 'Newspaper of the Year' honor
Bridge won more than a dozen awards at the Michigan Press Association annual contest, including recognition for producing the best written story in any newspaper in the state.
Building a path to better, higher-paying Michigan jobs
The second of three Center for Michigan summits focused on ways to increase upward mobility for Michigan workers.
College value and affordability solutions summit
When it comes to college education, Michigan residents say they face a conundrum. They firmly believe that earning a college degree or other advanced training beyond high school is very important to prospering in today’s economy. Yet ever-rising tuition now leaves many questioning whether the costs of college actually pay off in the long run.
Education leaders agree: High school students need better counseling
Career navigation experts echo a strong majority of Michigan residents who say every high school should have dedicated college and career advisors.
Challenges to upward mobility solutions summit
Some workers question the quality of services available through workforce development agencies - and suggest there are inadequate resources for workers to improve their basic skills. Join us on Oct 20 to add your voice to this important issue.
Fall conference agenda features three dozen state and national experts
Please join The Center for Michigan and more than three dozen state and national experts this fall for in-depth discussions on Career Navigation, Upward Mobility, and College Affordability. Reserve your space today!
Fall summits address college affordability, career navigation and upward mobility
Hear Gov. Rick Snyder, presidents from U-M, MSU and Grand Valley, and innovative business, academic and legislative leaders address what residents tell the Center for Michigan they want done: lowering the price tag of higher education and broadening career opportunities for workers of all ages.
Read Bridge and WIN!
As a summer treat, the Center for Michigan is pleased to announce an opportunity for loyal Bridge readers and brand new subscribers to reap a handsome reward for reading Bridge.
Our deepest thanks
We are both delighted and astonished at the positive response to our spring fund raising campaign. More than 300 people have contributed in amounts ranging from $5 to $1,000. We can't thank you enough for your support.
Have your voice heard! Just ONE week left for “Getting to Work” Community Conversations
The Center for Michigan’s public engagement team has been traveling the state to facilitate Community Conversations about jobs and workforce development. These discussions will conclude at the end of this month. JOIN IN AND MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
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Have your voice heard! Just two weeks left for “Getting to Work” Community Conversations
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. There are just two weeks left to join in and make your voice heard.
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.
Bridge and Crain’s team up on new hire to expand business coverage in Lansing
Innovative joint hire will bring depth and Lansing resources to the business coverage of both publications
Collaborating instead of competing: new Crain’s joint venture helps Bridge serve Michigan readers and leaders
The joint hiring of Lansing business reporter Lindsay VanHulle helps Bridge and Crain’s Detroit Business forge a new journalistic path.
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.
Bridge wins 12 awards from Society of Professional Journalists for state coverage
Bridge Magazine reports on state education policy, consumer watchdog issues and Detroit’s emergence from bankruptcy among those cited for honors.