Global Talent Retention Initiative (GTRI)
Professional Training and CoachingMichigan, United States2-10 Employees
Based in Detroit, Michigan, the Global Talent Retention Initiative operates in the professional training and coaching space, focusing on international students and globally trained professionals to help them gain solid career traction in Michigan. It also connects local employers with the talent they need to stay competitive, creating pathways for candidates to enter the workforce. Through its Global Talent Accelerator cohorts, participants receive career readiness training, guidance on job search strategy, and coaching on navigating U.S. workplace norms. The organization broadens access through webinars and on-demand learning and creates direct points of connection with employers via events such as Emerging Tech Connect. It works with universities and community partners to align resources, surface evolving needs, and strengthen a statewide ecosystem focused on retention, with a mission to retain global talent and increase economic mobility in Michigan.