Detroit Revitalization Fellows Program

I just came across a really interesting opportunity for those who hope to directly help Detroit. Wayne State University, with foundation backing, launched a program a few weeks ago to encourage graduate, post-graduate, and mid-career professionals to join different NGOs and entities working to reinvent the City. There is an application process and two two-year commitment involved. Candidates will be interviewed by different potential employers (e.g., Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, the Downtown Detroit Partnership, Invest Detroit, the City of Detroit, the University Cultural Center Association, NextEnergy, and the Woodward Corridor Initiative) and matched according to mutual fit and preferences. Given the difficulty volunteering directly for the City or some of these groups (which I have experienced personally with the City and DPS), this is a great potential opportunity for passionate, talented Detroiters to apply their skills and help their City in high impact roles. Despite the short lead time, I will likely submit an application and strongly urge interested readers with talent, passion, and skills to apply as well. I think there will be strong parallels between this program and The Collaborative Group's Challenge Detroit project. You can find out more here: http://wayne.edu/detroitfellows/