Detroit employers with finding employees and jobseekers with finding jobs. Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation was formed as a non-profit on July 1, 2012. DESC is a part of the Michigan Works! Association, and is one of 25 Michigan Works! Agencies located around the state. Like other Michigan Works! agencies, DESC receives the majority of its funding from the federal government. These funds can only be spent on programs and initiatives for which they are intended, and that are consistent with Office of Management and Budget guidelines. Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation reports to the Detroit Workforce Development Board, which is established by the Mayor of Detroit. DANA WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT & CEO
Dana L. Williams is President & CEO, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC), the fiscal and administrative agent for workforce in the city of Detroit. She is responsible for overseeing system operations, representing the workforce perspective in various settings, and providing a data-based foundation upon which the system operates for the Mayor’s Workforce Development Board.
Dana’s progressive career includes experience in Human Resources, Corporate Social Responsibility, Foundation Giving, Legislative Advocacy, Community Outreach, Education, Sales, Marketing, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. She has successfully led strategic initiatives in various industries including energy & utilities, aerospace & defense, professional services, nonprofit, and public education.
Dana is a graduate of University of Michigan, Walsh College, and the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit Class XLI. She believes in serving the community, especially Detroiters, as evidenced by her leadership in The Links, Inc., United Way of Southeastern Michigan, City of Detroit Civil Service Commission, Detroit Society of Human Resource Management, Michigan Diversity Council, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and New Paradigm Loving Glazer Academies Charter School Board.
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