Businesses across the state are struggling to keep young talent in Michigan . Cuts, layoffs and restructuring are the norm, leaving young graduates desperate to find new and creative ways to break into the workforce. With a struggling economy, especially in the Detroit area, many are choosing to leave the state in an effort to find entry-level work. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Wayne State University are taking the reins to end this “brain drain” phenomenon here in Michigan .
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has implemented an extensive internship program to provide college students with real world experience, so valuable in gaining entry into the workforce. Interns are presented with substantive projects related to their area of interest or field of study.
Yan Isayev, a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan intern, was recently recognized as Intern of the Year by Crain's Detroit Business. Currently on internship number four at BCBSM, Isayev has no doubt that he wants to stay in Michigan after he graduates.
The future of Michigan is dependent upon recruiting and retaining educated, talented and creative people. What can local business do to stop Michigan ’s brain drain?
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