Global Talent Retention Initiative of Michigan (GTRI)

Global Talent Retention Initiative of Michigan (GTRI) GTRI focuses on strengthening and diversifying the state's economy through the retention of top international talent. For more info visit www.migtri.org

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 Law

yers 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. GTRI provides international students and local employers with training and resources on relevant immigration regulations, information on finding a job in Michigan, and help with cross-cultural issues that both employers and international applicants may experience during the hiring process.

09/22/2021

We’re thrilled to honor Jimmy Hsiao, CEO of Logic Solutions with the Immigrant Impact award at Tapestry, Global Detroit’s Annual Celebration!

Jimmy grew up in Taiwan and came to the U.S. as an international student. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in computer engineering, both from the University of Michigan. “I studied hard and worked to prove myself. Eventually, I started my own company where I could provide opportunities for others here in Michigan,” he recalls.

Jimmy launched Logic Solutions, a mobile and web technology innovation firm, in a basement in downtown Ann Arbor. The company now has six offices worldwide and has worked with over 2,100 clients ranging from universities, automotive OEMs, industry consortiums, Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, healthcare corporations, and software firms.

Jimmy stays in Michigan because he likes it here. He is proud he has been able to pay back what he got from the U.S., which gave him an opportunity for both an education and employment. “I can now do the same for others,” he says. “I feel I can provide job opportunities and provide internships to many international students and opportunities for when they graduate from the university. We are in the digital technology space, which has a global impact. I’m happy that I have been able to grow my company and hence provide opportunities for international students while they are in school and after graduation.”

Read more about Jimmy and all of our honorees here: https://globaldetroitmi.org/meet-our-2021-tapestry-honorees/

07/19/2021

Don't miss the Uncovering Hidden Talent Webinar this Wednesday, 7/21, at 1 pm. The webinar will focus on the perceived barriers of hiring international students, how to overcome these barriers and recognize the tremendous opportunity of retaining international talent for your company's growth and our State's economy. Speakers include:

- OpTech's president and CEO, Ronia Kruse,

- Fakhoury Global Immigration, USA PC's founder and managing director, Rami Fakhoury, and

- Global Detroit's executive director, Steve Tobocman.

Register here https://lnkd.in/eDgcuS3!

06/11/2021

Preparing International Students for the U.S. Job Market

06/09/2021

Helping International Founders Launch Startups and Create Jobs in Southeast Michigan

06/08/2021

Starting a career in a foreign country can be challenging, especially if you lack a broad professional network. This is why we created the Global Talent Accelerator. This intensive program assists international students and recent graduates with developing skills to prepare for the U.S. job search, grow their professional networks and connect with Southeast Michigan’s top STEM employers! We are accepting applications through June 11, 2021, here https://globaldetroitmi.org/gta/, and due to COVID-19, all workshops and events will be virtual.

05/25/2021

International students and recent grads, do you want to develop skills to prepare for your U.S. job search, grow your professional network or connect with Southeast Michigan’s top STEM employers? Join our Summer 2021 cohort of the Global Talent Accelerator. This intensive program assists international students and recent graduates looking to thrive in Southeast Michigan’s job market. Due to COVID-19, all workshops and events will be virtual. Learn more and apply by June 11, 2021, here: https://globaldetroitmi.org/gta/.

05/17/2021

Applications are now open for the Summer 2021 cohort of the Global Talent Accelerator. This intensive program assists international students and recent graduates looking to thrive in Southeast Michigan’s job market. Due to COVID-19, all workshops and events will be virtual. Learn more and apply by June 11, 20021 here: https://globaldetroitmi.org/gta/.

05/12/2021

Entrepreneurs tend to face a common set of problems: securing capital, striking deals, implementing them properly, and so on and so forth. Those issues still exist for business founders like Ashok Seetharam, but there's been a whole other issue to contend with as well: the United States'…

05/05/2021

We’re thrilled to have Shanea Condon join our team this summer as the Brademas Fellow! She is a student at the University of Michigan’s master of urban and regional planning and master of public health programs. Before returning to graduate school, she gained experience in projects focusing on global and minority health, sustainability and international development. Read more about Shanea on the Global Detroit team page on our website here: https://globaldetroitmi.org/team/.

04/28/2021

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03/18/2021

Calling all international students, you can still sign up for our free virtual Market Yourself: Interview Strategies workshop happening TOMORROW Friday, March 19th, from noon to 1:30 pm. AECOM's Cynthia Chemello will provide an overview of interviewing for professional jobs in the U.S. and share strategies to close an interview and follow up effectively. Register here https://cutt.ly/5lh5MYC.

03/10/2021

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