Local/Regional Food System Workforce Needs Assessment for Michigan | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Local/Regional Food System Workforce Needs Assessment for Michigan

January 2019 - April 2019

Summary

This project focused on researching the framework for approaching and defining food systems in Michigan with the intent of informing future policy recommendations. These recommendations will aid in the creation or revision of educational and technical training programs to fill identified workforce/talent gaps.

Student provided assistance with conducting informant interviews and developing a case study example around Michiganders who perform various food systems jobs. The student also helped with secondary data collection and analysis, as well as employer outreach, cataloguing and vacancy surveys.

Community partner

Corporation for a Skilled Workforce