Talent Pipeline Network

Join the Network Powering Michigan’s Next Generation of Talent

The Emerge Talent Pipeline Network unites schools, employers, and community organizations around one shared mission: to develop, attract and retain emerging talent. Together, we’re building a future-ready workforce through collaboration, innovation, and action.

Who Is It For?

Whether you’re a school preparing students for career success, an employer seeking early talent, or a community partner working to close opportunity gaps—you belong in this network.

Partners include:

  • K-12 Schools & ISDs
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Employers
  • Chambers & Industry Associations
  • Nonprofits & Workforce Agencies
  • Training Providers & Tech Platforms
Why Join?

As a member of the Talent Pipeline Network, you gain access to:

  • EmergeNET: Access a digital platform that connects students with career exploration tools, skill-building content, and real-world opportunities from local employers.
  • EmergeXR: Bring career exploration and skills training to life with on-site mixed reality simulations that let students experience real work in immersive ways. 
  • Emerge Presents: Leverage custom storytelling and video content that showcases your organization, career pathways, and impact in a way that inspires the next generation.
  • The Intern Experience: Engage your interns—or future interns—with micro-internships, professional development programming, virtual content, and regional networking events that drive retention.
  • Talent Pipeline Management: Get strategic support to organize and lead employer collaboratives, align with education partners, and build a stronger, more sustainable talent pipeline.
Our Growing Network

The Talent Pipeline Network is more than a list of partners—it’s a movement.

Our network includes schools inspiring the next generation, employers investing in early talent, and community organizations breaking down barriers to opportunity. Together, we’re creating a connected ecosystem that supports learners from exploration to employment.

From urban centers to rural communities, our partners span Michigan and beyond—each playing a vital role in preparing young people for what comes next. Whether it’s hosting an XR career experience, offering a job shadow, contributing to curriculum alignment, or supporting regional workforce strategies, our network members are actively shaping the future of talent development.

Membership

Network Newsletter
EmergeNET
Virtual Intern Experience
Employer Provided Innovation Challenge (EPIC)
EmergeXR
Collaboratives

Engage

FREE
Network Newsletter
EmergeNET

Basic

Virtual Intern Experience

Enrollment

Employer Provided Innovation Challenge (EPIC)

Basic Participation

EmergeXR

1 XR Visit 

Collaboratives

First to Join

Empower

$250/month
Network Newsletter
EmergeNET

Premium

Virtual Intern Experience

Sponsorship

Employer Provided Innovation Challenge (EPIC)

Premium Participation

EmergeXR

2 XR Visits

Collaboratives

50% Discount

Elevate

CUSTOM
Network Newsletter
EmergeNET

Channel

Virtual Intern Experience

Custom Content

Employer Provided Innovation Challenge (EPIC)

EPIC Host

EmergeXR

Build to Suit

Collaboratives

Collaborative Host

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