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Michigan Economic Development Corporation is dedicated to helping businesses and talent reach their highest potential – and that commitment is what gave rise to the Talent Action Team (TAT). As a matchmaker for the state’s higher education institutions, diverse industries and innovative, career-minded jobseekers, TAT has partnered with more than 20 employers, from Fortune 500 companies to growing startups. Whether you’re a company looking to expand, a current resident seeking to increase your job prospects or a new graduate looking to kickstart your career, our team can help connect you to the right opportunities and resources.
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MEDC wins 11 Telly Awards for ‘You Can in Michigan’ TV spot
The TV spot from the “You Can in Michigan” national marketing campaign won four Gold Awards and seven Silver Awards, highlighting the innovation and success of the state’s work to attract and retain talent. A national campaign from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is earning some serious hardware – and generating buzz for […]
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Gov. Whitmer Announces New Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation
Col. John Gutierrez, USMC (Ret.) announced as executive director with decades of military expertise LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) in announcing the new Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation (ODAI), which will help grow the state’s defense and aerospace industry. ODAI will build on the storied legacy […]
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Kettering University, MEDC announce the state’s largest incoming class of The Michigander Scholars
FLINT, Mich. – Kettering University and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) today introduced the 26 Kettering students who represent the university’s inaugural class of The Michigander Scholars recipients, the largest incoming class total produced by any Michigan public or private university. The program offers scholarships for $5,000 to $10,000 to qualifying Scholars who complete […]
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