To expand staff access to career development opportunities and create more equitable investments in career support, the U-M recently introduced a new Staff Career Development Fund. Administered by University Human Resources in partnership with the Voices of the Staff program, this initiative is the latest evolution of the Voices Career Development Fund, which was rolled out during the university’s bicentennial. The new program will receive $500,000 in annual funding from the Office of the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
In the Staff Career Development Fund’s first year of operation, 71 applicants were selected for grants out of more than 715 applications received from 500+ departments campuswide. In the coming years, university leadership will explore opportunities to expand the fund, both in terms of funding and more targeted focus areas.
Responsible Unit: University Human Resources