Chris reached out to Carol L. Cain, CBS 62 Senior Producer & Detroit Free Press Columnist, and Host of Michigan Matters from Detroit for their monthly chat about all things Michigan. Chris referenced his recent appearance on her ‘Michigan Matters’ television program. That episode had focused on Michigan’s talent gap.
Carol referenced her recent hosting of April’s Pancakes and Politics which featured Michigan Governor Snyder and also focused on the talent gap. They note that the transitioning society and labor force especially impacted by Boomers and Millenials, and with the need for more skillemichigan d trades that this issue will not be going away soon. They also reflect on how immigration reform fits into the process to advance the state. Back to Pancakes and Politics, Governor Snyder faced a room of 500, and the main focus for them was ongoing issues in Flint. He faced unscripted questions and met mixed reviews from the crowd, but also received kudos for going in and facing those questions.
