Earlier this month, Wilson Talent Center welcomed the Leadership Lansing cohort from the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce for a powerful look at how public education and local industries are working together to prepare the next generation.
The visit included a facility tour, a panel discussion on Career & Technical Education, and a conversation about the evolving role of education in workforce development. Ingham ISD Superintendent Jason Mellema participated in the panel, joined by other leaders in business, higher education, and workforce advocacy. The session was moderated by Michele Straasz of the Capital Area College Access Network, and highlighted the value of strong community partnerships in creating opportunity for all students.
Guests also enjoyed lunch prepared and served by Culinary Arts students—another hands-on demonstration of how real-world learning happens daily at Wilson Talent Center.
Experiences like this are about more than information-sharing—they build relationships. They help local leaders see the talent pipeline in action, understand the needs of students and educators, and imagine what’s possible when we align around a shared mission: helping young people discover what they’re good at and where they belong.
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