June 22, 2026
Strong child care systems help employers attract and retain talent—and they support the working families who keep Michigan’s economy moving.
Pulse at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research is partnering with state and national leaders to host a webinar series focused on helping Michigan employers better understand child care as a workforce strategy. Titled The Michigan Employer Roadmap to Child Care Solutions, the series explores how businesses can support working families while strengthening recruitment, retention, and employee well-being.
The second session, Wednesday, June 24 from 2:30–4 p.m., explores policies and benefits that work. Speakers include experts from the Bipartisan Policy Center, Pulse, and Michigan Child Care Champions. The webinar is designed for employers, HR leaders, chambers of commerce, economic developers, and child care advocates.
Future webinars include:
July 15, 2026 – Financing Solutions: Featuring leaders from the Niskanen Center, Pulse, MiLEAP, Frontier, and Bronson Healthcare.
August 12, 2026 – Building the Child Care Ecosystem: Featuring experts from Early Matters, Early Childhood Investment Corporation, Small Business Association of Michigan, Saginaw Future, Networks Northwest, and Duncan Aviation.