The Detroit Regional Workforce Fund’s local funders meet on a regular basis to review and refine goals based on need.

Detroit Regional Workforce Fund
660 Woodward Ave., Suite 300
Detroit, MI 48226


Ten national and local, public and private funders have committed $3.5 million to this three-year collaborative, which promotes regional economic growth through the development of a skilled workforce. Individuals from this group of funders also make up our Steering Committee.

  • Knight Foundation
  • Kresge Foundation
  • W.K. Kellogg Foundation
  • National Fund for Workforce Solutions
  • Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG)
  • United Way for Southeastern Michigan*
  • Skillman Foundation
  • Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
  • Ford Foundation
  • U.S. Department of Labor (through Jobs for the Future)

* The United Way for Southeastern Michigan, which also serves as the Detroit Regional Workforce Fund’s fiduciary agent, administers The Detroit Regional Workforce Fund.