Research and Materials
We have developed a number of guiding documents, research reports, and interactive products that inform our work and orient others to the work of our collective impact roundtable. We strive to center the voices of Detroiters and EELAC members in everything we produce.
Guiding Documents
EELAC Logic Model and Theory of Change
The activities of EELAC are planful and structured in ways that take into account our environment in order to maximize the likelihood of achieving our intended outcomes. Periodically, we revise our guiding framework to adapt to changing conditions and new opportunities.
EELAC 2024 Action Plan
This action plan was generated for the upcoming 2024-25 EELAC year based on member feedback.
EELAC Definition of Employment Equity
This document contains a definition of employment equity for Detroiters created by the members of the Employment Equity Learning and Action Collaborative.
EELAC Ecosystem Map
This map represents EELAC member organizations and showcases the work they are doing to promote employment equity and economic opportunity for Detroiters. The map also helps to facilitate and encourage collaboration and interagency referrals between EELAC members.
Research and Evaluation Products
EELAC Retrospective Analysis
This document provides an overview of EELAC and presents information on our collective impact process and how our work has evolved over time.
Detroit Workers and Job Seekers Speak
This series of briefs is a summation of the results of focus groups conducted with Detroit workers and jobseekers. The briefs outline EELAC’s Worker-Centered Agenda; Worker Aspirations, Needs, and Change Ideas; Challenges and Opportunities in Detroit’s Workforce Development System; Challenges and Opportunities in Detroit’s Employment Sector; and Opportunities for Michigan Workforce Policy.
Employment Equity Gap Analysis
This document was co-created with EELAC members to determine the gaps in employment equity-focused interventions in the city of Detroit.
Employment Equity Barrier Analysis
This document was co-created by EELAC after several data experts presented the barriers Detroiters face toward employment equity.
Blueprint for Employment Equity for Detroit
This document contains a roadmap for Detroit-based organizations, policy makers, and employers to create greater employment equity for residents of the city. The content originates from EELAC members’ wisdom and expertise and takes into account strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in our environment.
