July 2, 2026
DBusiness featured Detroit Future City’s new report, Career-Connected Learning: Investing in Detroit’s Future Talent, which examines how Detroit’s education, workforce, and community systems can better connect young people to meaningful career pathways. Developed in partnership with the Youth Policy Lab and funded by the Skillman Foundation, the report identifies key opportunities to strengthen career exploration, mentorship, work-based learning, and coordination across schools, employers, and community organizations.
The story includes insights from Detroit Future City CEO Anika Goss, who notes that while Detroit has no shortage of talent, too many young people still lack clear connections between what they learn in school and the careers available to them. She emphasizes that building stronger pathways will require intentional collaboration across education, workforce, business, and community partners to ensure every young person has access to the opportunities and support needed to succeed in the region’s evolving economy.
