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UMCI will collaborate with Detroit and regional partners to grow economic vitality and prosperity for all. We will do this by preparing talent for emerging, high-tech jobs and connecting employer partners to that talent. We also seek to help companies–whether long-established or startups–explore how to overcome technology barriers, whether facing them now or anticipating them in the future.

UMCI can offer:

Talent solutions

  • Short term, bespoke education and training developed by and for companies
  • Graduate education and certificates to upskill the current workforce
  • Long-term talent pipelines for young people and those considering career updates and pivots

Technology solutions

  • Support for industry to connect to startups and other businesses that possess, are developing, or could develop technology that fills a gap in a company’s value chain
  • Connection to researchers eager to explore solutions to a company’s anticipated, future technology needs

Why should a high-growth, high tech company engage in Detroit?

  • Deeply robust, creative, and technical talent that will provide a well-rounded approach to problem solving that resonates with a broad array of stakeholders
  • Central access to a globally-leading research and academic community ready to explore solutions to industry challenges
  • Central access to a globally-recognized professional, scientific, engineering, design, and manufacturing industry base

How can we help?

Our networks span industry, company, government, service organizations, associations and beyond. As trusted thought partners, doers, and dot connectors, we can develop custom talent solutions and work with partners to find technology solutions that meet your needs.

How can companies engage?

  • Offer hands-on experiences for learners, from youth to adults
  • Co-develop education and training delivery for your workers or industry more broadly
  • Serve as advisors for education and training programs and efforts to develop industrial value chains
  • Sponsor programs and offerings
  • Share tech challenges for emerging and established businesses to address
  • Share the word about Detroit and UMCI