By:Ezekiel Harris The renaissance of a city that refuses to die. Here’s how Detroit can get its groove back. And what other major cities can learn. Detroit is much like other great cities across the globe – Paris, New York, Rome – it has a rich history of influencing millions by way of its products … Continue Reading →
Career Fairs and the ‘Best Workplace’ titles are becoming less relevant as job seekers are turning to more organic ways of discovering companies where they want to work. From word-of-mouth to social media presence, organic recruitment has become an authentic and effective form of drawing top talent to your company. The desire to know what’s … Continue Reading →
After recruiting candidates, reviewing applications and hosting interviews, Challenge Detroit has selected 29 Fellows for our fourth year to live, work, place, give and lead in Detroit. We are excited for the leadership, talent and enthusiasm this class brings to our city! Challenge Detroit is a nonprofit social impact program that provides next-generation leaders the opportunity for employment … Continue Reading →
Healthcare is a global issue that can draw people apart or bring them together. Here in Detroit and the metro area there are institutes that teach, train and employee our communities next generation of doctors, physicians assistants, nurses and other health care workers. These individuals learn how to diagnosis a patient, prescribe a method of … Continue Reading →
If we’ve heard it once we have heard it a hundred times, youth are the future of our communities, our cities and our country. There are countless organizations working with youth each and every day to help them realize the future they envision for themselves and enable the youth to make it a reality. Here’s … Continue Reading →
Significant research shows organizations that adopt an impact focus can be more appealing to potential hires. This is especially true among millennials, where more than 50 percent say a company’s involvement in various causes influences whether or not they accept a job. In Detroit, we’re leveraging cross-collaboration between nonprofits, corporations and cultural institutions to attract … Continue Reading →
Challenge Detroit Fellows have the opportunity to work with some amazing host companies. These companies are thought leaders in their industries, they’re committed to philanthropic initiatives in Detroit and believe in the importance of attracting and retaining innovative, entrepreneurial thinkers. To shed some light on how our partnerships work and how grateful Challenge Detroit is … Continue Reading →
By Miguel Davis Amid the usual negative chatter around Detroit’s school system, folks are often surprised to hear that Detroit is consistently recognized as a breeding ground for innovative school models. Cornerstone Charter Schools, the Education Achievement Authority, Starr Detroit Academy, and Utica Community Schools are just a few examples of schools that have put … Continue Reading →
Challenge Detroit is now accepting applications for their fourth class of Fellows. Challenge Detroit provides applicants the opportunity to live, work, play, give, and lead in Detroit. The reasons for applying are endless, but here are the top five. Meaningful Impact Challenge Detroit is a nonstop learning experience, both professionally and personally. Through fulfilling philanthropy … Continue Reading →
By Annie Hakim, a Challenge Detroit Fellow working at RecoveryPark. Last September, I began my Challenge Detroit Fellowship and joined the incredibly talented and passionate team at my host company, RecoveryPark. In 2010, RecoveryPark launched not only to convert blighted land in the City of Detroit into urban agriculture and aquaculture businesses, but to spur … Continue Reading →
