City of Detroit accepting applications for 2022 Speed Hump program through end of February

• Residents can apply for speed humps on their streets by visiting detroitmi.gov.
• During 2021 program 5,550 speed humps were installed, 1,000 more than planned and 7,000 to date

City of Detroit Presents Updated Revenue Estimates and Economic Forecast for Fiscal Years 2022-2026

• UM continues to predict a faster economic recovery for Detroit than the State overall
• City-led efforts to bring good-paying jobs to Detroiters are driving economic recovery and growth
• City’s revenue outlook continues to improve in line with the economy and led by growing income taxes 

On February 18, as part of the City of Detroit’s regular biannual Revenue Estimating Conference process, the City and its partners presented an update on the Detroit Economic Outlook for 2021-2026 and revised economic and revenue forecasts for the remainder of fiscal year 2022 and fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2026. State law requires the City to hold independent revenue conferences in September and February each fiscal year to set the total amount available to be budgeted for the next four years. Following today’s presentations, the Revenue Estimating Conference will convene next Friday, February 25, for discussion and action on the proposed forecast.

The Detroit Economic Outlook for 2021-2026 reports that “Detroit’s economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 recession despite the resurgence in new caseloads.” The forecast predicts a faster recovery for Detroit than the State overall. Resident employment will recover to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022. Meanwhile, jobs at establishments within the city boundaries will recover by early 2023. The City’s economy continues to grow through 2026 with blue-collar jobs leading the way.

For additional information on the updated Revenue Estimates and Economic Forecast FY 2022-2026, go to detroitmi.gov/budget.

To view the recorded Revenue Estimating Conference, go to:https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/rec/share/VjE-5kW3xmgbEYqR5KzRgZ1OFZvtMtiXk5HyRJo5kK4m5PYE6RF4rF_oiiO_9qaM.UTAg1MI7JSnF3ZjX?startTime=1645200510000

City of Detroit still hosting Skills for Life recruitment events to hire for more than 200 positions

Detroit residents apply for Skills for Life jobs at a recent hiring fair at Lasky Recreation Center.

The City of Detroit is hosting a series of Skills for Life events to hire for several positions within the General Services Department. Skills For Life, a work training program designed to pay Detroiters to learn new job skills and remove educational barriers to employment, was announced last fall.

Skills For Life allows residents to work three days and take classes toward their chosen educational path for two days while being paid starting at $15 an hour.

HOW TO APPLY
Online: To apply for Skills for Life, visit detroitatwork.com/skillsforlife

In-Person: There are in-person hiring events scheduled for Feb. 23 and March 1.

Virtual Events: There are virtual hiring events scheduled for Feb. 24 and March 2. To join a virtual hiring event, go to https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/4598231165.
Meeting ID: 459 823 1165   Passcode: 48226