Is the American dream dying in Michigan? Can our education system resuscitate it?
Earlier this year, the 21st Century Education Commission issued a warning: Our education system is not preparing our young people to compete with their peers in other states and developed nations. As the report explains: “It is a harsh judgement, but an unavoidable one based on achievement data. Until we are honest about current performance […]
On the Road: PSC uses its nonprofit expertise to sow economic seeds in the Sunshine State
Like Michigan, Florida is well known for its thriving tourism industry. But did you know that its nonprofit sector also plays a prominent role in the state’s economy? PSC’s Melissa Gibson confirmed that fact for the Florida Nonprofit Alliance when she and her project team completed an analysis examining the size and contribution of charitable […]
Is Michigan’s environment on the federal chopping block?
Earlier this spring, President Trump proposed significant cuts to environmental spending at the federal level. Michigan’s legislature then followed suit with its own substantial state-level reductions, effectively delivering a one-two punch to our state’s environment. Hear what PSC senior vice president Julie Metty Bennett — fresh from completing an impact analysis on behalf of the […]
PRESS RELEASE: Amanda Menzies and Selma Tucker promoted to vice president
For Immediate Release Contact: Linda Headley Senior Communications Fellow Public Sector Consultants (517) 484-4954 PRESS RELEASE: Amanda Menzies and Selma Tucker promoted to vice president LANSING, Mich. – Public Sector Consultants (PSC) is pleased to announce that Amanda Menzies and Selma Tucker have earned a promotion to vice president. Amanda’s 16-year track record at PSC has […]
Cancer continues to have devastating effects on Michiganders
According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2014, there were 14.5 million people in the U.S. living beyond a cancer diagnosis; this number is expected to reach almost 19 million by 2024. In honor of these courageous individuals — and because June is cancer survivor awareness month — we pulled together some figures to help […]
We’re Honored!
We’re so honored to be named a Michigan Economic Bright Spot for 2017 by Corp! Magazine. Each year, the business publication recognizes outstanding companies that contribute to Michigan’s economy through their continued expansion, growth, and employment of the state’s best and brightest. Last week, our own Selma Tucker and Rachel Kuntzsch accepted the award on PSC’s […]
2017 Environmental Programs Budget Analysis
Federal and state programs and funding are critical to protecting Michigan’s economy, environment, and quality of life. Michigan relies on the federal government to develop and enforce regulations, provide funding, and study environmental issues. Changes at the federal level directly affect the State of Michigan’s ability to enforce regulations, fund important efforts, issue permits, and […]
Does zoning matter? It does to Michigan’s natural rivers
Okay, we admit it. Zoning isn’t sexy. People don’t swap stories about it around the office water cooler or make witty posts about it on Facebook. But to those who care about preserving and protecting Michigan’s waterways, it’s an important piece of the resource management puzzle. Just ask the Kent Conservation District, which is working […]
PSCers don their vagabond shoes for an early childhood project in New York
In the dead of winter, when most Michiganders are dreaming of trips to sunny Palm Springs or steamy Key West, PSC vice president Jeff Guilfoyle and consultant Eric Pardini were logging more than 700 cold, but not too snowy, miles across Western New York to hear from parents, early childhood educators, child care providers, nonprofit […]
Benefits of Michigan Apprenticeship Programs
A new, comprehensive study examines the important role and value apprenticeships can play in filling the rapidly increasing need for skilled trades workers facing communities and industries across Michigan and the rest of the country. The Benefits of Michigan Apprenticeship Programs report provides a unique, long-term look at apprenticeships and spans data over a 15-year […]