Hot 50

In OPtimizing EDucation, by Dan Hurley September 19, 2024

I recently wrote about Michigan’s strong labor market forecast for workers with four-year degrees and above, citing several data sources that underscore the value of a bachelor’s degree in the years ahead. A prominent, frequently cited source that is Michigan-specific is the…

In Workforce Alignment, by Dan Hurley August 26, 2020

Michigan’s Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives has again gone through the process of looking at what good paying occupations are likely to witness growth in the coming years, updating its “Hot  50” job outlook through 2028. And once again, the…

In Educational Attainment, by Dan Hurley July 20, 2018

Boosting the proportion of Michigan residents who obtain a college degree or other postsecondary credential is vital to the state’s future economic competitiveness, both domestically and globally. Ultimately, it is talent, not tax policy, geography, or demographics, that is…