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Talent Development Liaisons (TDLs)

Talent Development Liaisons (TDLs)

Color-coded map of Michigan divided into 10 numbered regions, showing county boundaries and names. Region 1 covers the Upper Peninsula in light blue. Region 2 spans the northwestern Lower Peninsula in red. Region 3, in forest green, covers the northeastern Lower Peninsula. Region 4, in purple, includes west-central Michigan. Region 5, in yellow, lies in the central part of the state. Region 6, in blue, includes east-central Michigan and the Thumb area. Region 7, in orange, covers mid-southern counties around Lansing. Region 8, in dark purple, includes the southwestern corner along Lake Michigan. Region 9, in green, spans south-central counties along the Ohio border. Region 10, in dark green, includes the southeastern counties surrounding Detroit.

Connect with a Talent Development Liaison

Michigan’s Talent Development Liaisons (TDLs) connect employers and educators to help close mid- and long-term skill gaps in key industries across every region of the state. Acting as connectors, coordinators and conveners, TDLs bring partners together to design solutions that strengthen Michigan’s workforce pipeline.

Whether you’re an employer seeking to build your talent pool or an educator aligning training with industry demand, a TDL can help coordinate resources and spark collaboration that drives results.

Find your TDL by region or by industry below.

TDL contacts by region

TDL contacts by industry