Global Detroit — International Student Retention Program

In May of 2011, The New Economy Initiative of Southeast Michigan (neweconomyinitiative.cfsem.org) awarded the URC a three-year, $450,000 grant to launch the Global Detroit International Student Retention Program to retain international talent in the region.  The program is based on recommendations outlined in a May 2010 Global Detroit study also funded by the New Economy Initiative.

The objectives of the Global Detroit International Student Retention Program include:

• Marketing the region to international students from the moment of first contact to graduation
• Recruiting employers to hire international students
• Navigating immigration legal barriers

Developing an ongoing presence and relationships with participating universities, international students, and related international organizations