A key component of Detroit's revitalization involves attracting talent
from across the nation to relocate to the 313. This idea just received a
huge boost with the announcement of Wayne State's Detroit Fellows
Program. Initial funding from the Kresge Foundation and the Hudson-Weber
Foundation will make it possible for WSU to recruit and develop up to
25 outstanding mid-level candidates in the nonprofit and economic
development spheres to relocate to Detroit for two years of grant-funded
professional work.
During the first phase, Fellows will receive
executive development training, as well as a two-year stint at
participating organizations, including the University Cultural Center
Association, NextEnergy, Downtown Detroit Partnership, Invest Detroit,
the City of Detroit, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and the
Woodward Corridor Initiative.
Excerpt:"The Kresge Foundation is pleased to support Wayne State
University in this unique endeavor to advance the revitalization of
Detroit. As we align efforts to re-imagine Detroit, we hope to include a
new generation of leaders from within the city and beyond," says Rip
Rapson, President and CEO. "The Detroit Fellows Program will provide
vital energy, high performance and capacity-building resources for
Detroit as we maximize the opportunities before us."
Find out more about the Detroit Fellows program
here.
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