education
A shallow river flows through a natural area bordered by green grass, shrubs, and leafless trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Our Water’s History: Part Two

The Southeast Michigan Water Quality Partners series recognizes the power of partnerships in creating healthy, fresh, and flowing water resources.
Katherine GranthamJun. 23 2021
community and economic development
A group of people stands together in an industrial workspace, listening to a person who is pointing toward a whiteboard covered with charts and notes. Several individuals are wearing matching work uniforms and holding hard hats, while others are dressed in business attire, suggesting a combined team of technical and administrative staff. The setting includes overhead lighting, exposed pipes, and equipment in the background, indicating a manufacturing or production environment.

Preparing and Connecting Talent to Jobs – Sixty by 30

As Southeast Michigan begins to recover, preparing workers to thrive will make the difference between success and an economy that continues to struggle.
Naheed HuqFeb. 16 2021
community and economic development
Dashboard showing broadband availability and usage across Southeast Michigan, featuring a central map with color‑coded census areas indicating variations in broadband access. Panels on the left display statistics including households with broadband available, maximum internet speeds, and the number of broadband providers. Panels on the right present data on broadband use, such as households using broadband, households without internet, computer ownership, lack of broadband by age, and broadband share by race or ethnicity. Bar charts and colored graphs summarize disparities in access and usage, while dropdown filters at the top allow users to select communities and demographic overlays.

Broadband Availability and Usage

The recently updated Broadband Availability and Usage Tool displays digital connectivity in terms of residential broadband availability and usage
Naheed HuqJan. 27 2021
community and economic development
A group of healthcare workers wearing scrubs and protective caps are gathered closely in a clinical breakroom or workspace. Several individuals are holding large containers of disinfecting wipes and a bottle of hand sanitizer, suggesting a focus on cleaning or infection control. The background includes cabinets, a bulletin board covered with papers and drawings, and various workplace items, creating a busy and functional medical environment.

Futures for Frontliners + Community Colleges = Career Success

The F4F program provides eligible essential workers who do not currently have a degree to access quality education at any of Michigan's community colleges.
Naheed HuqDec. 17 2020
regionalism
Image of an asphalt road with bright yellow lane markings and the year “2020” painted prominently on the pavement in large white numbers. Farther up the roadway, smaller white text shows additional years, including “2021” and “2022,” placed sequentially along the center line to suggest a forward‑moving timeline. The perspective creates the sense of looking ahead toward future years as the road stretches into the distance.

Reflections on 2020

SEMCOG Chairperson Donald Hubler reflects on collective efforts to sustain and enhance quality of life in Southeast Michigan during his 18-month tenure.
SEMCOG Southeast Michigan Council of GovernmentsDec. 15 2020
community and economic development
The Construction Trades program Detroit Workforce of the Future pre-apprenticeship program includes practical experience

Celebrating Apprenticeships, 2020

November 8-14, 2020 marks the sixth annual National Apprenticeship Week to celebrate a workforce readiness system that has regained recognition in recent years.
Naheed HuqNov. 13 2020
community and economic development
A group of people stands inside an industrial facility with machinery, metal structures, and overhead equipment visible throughout the background. One individual in a blue shirt is gesturing and speaking to the group, while others wearing matching T‑shirts and visitor badges listen and observe the surroundings. The scene takes place in a large, well‑lit manufacturing environment with organized work areas, safety markings, and mechanical components visible near the group.

Manufacturing Day Goes Virtual!

Exposure to manufacturing careers is so essential to our economic future that Governor Whitmer has also proclaimed this to be Manufacturing Week in Michigan.
Naheed HuqSep. 29 2020
regionalism
A group of people stands around a demonstration table while an individual in a collared shirt shows how a yellow industrial robotic arm operates. The robotic arm is equipped with wiring and mechanical components, and several attendees wearing event lanyards observe closely. The scene takes place in a busy indoor exhibition space with additional booths and participants visible in the background.

Highlights of the Economic Development Strategy Task Force’s Meeting on Talent

The SEMCOG/MAC Economic Development Task Force met on August 19 to focus on Talent and its importance as one of our region’s economic pillars.
Kevin JohnsonSep. 2 2020
education
A digital map titled “Southeast Michigan ParkFinder” displays the seven‑county Southeast Michigan region outlined with a dark border. The map is filled with hundreds of small green tree icons representing parks and recreational sites scattered throughout the area, including around Detroit, Ann Arbor, and the surrounding suburbs. Major highways, cities, and water features such as Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River are clearly visible, and navigation controls appear in the upper right corner.

Working from home with children

Switching from working in an office to working at home can be a big adjustment. Working from home with children can make that adjustment even more challenging.
Iris SteinbergAug. 10 2020
education
A virtual meeting screen displays several participants in individual video tiles along the left side, while the main portion of the screen shows a presentation slide titled “Questions, Type your questions in the chat box.” The slide lists four names and their affiliated institutions: Dr. Rose B. Bellanca from Washtenaw Community College, Peter Provenzano from Oakland Community College, Dr. Ahmad Ezzeddine from Wayne State University, and Ken Kettenbeil from the University of Michigan–Dearborn. The bottom of the slide includes the SEMCOG logo and a blue footer bar.

How COVID-19 is changing the face of college

Naheed Huq, Manager of Talent and Economic Development for SEMCOG, recaps a recent webinar with college leaders about returning to school this fall.
Naheed HuqJul. 22 2020