Global Talent Retention Initiative of Michigan (GTRI)

We’re thrilled to honor Jimmy Hsiao, CEO of Logic Solutions with the Immigrant Impact award at Tapestry, Global Detroit’s Annual Celebration!

Jimmy grew up in Taiwan and came to the U.S. as an international student. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in computer engineering, both from the University of Michigan. “I studied hard and worked to prove myself. Eventually, I started my own company where I could provide opportunities for others here in Michigan,” he recalls.

Jimmy launched Logic Solutions, a mobile and web technology innovation firm, in a basement in downtown Ann Arbor. The company now has six offices worldwide and has worked with over 2,100 clients ranging from universities, automotive OEMs, industry consortiums, Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, healthcare corporations, and software firms.

Jimmy stays in Michigan because he likes it here. He is proud he has been able to pay back what he got from the U.S., which gave him an opportunity for both an education and employment. “I can now do the same for others,” he says. “I feel I can provide job opportunities and provide internships to many international students and opportunities for when they graduate from the university. We are in the digital technology space, which has a global impact. I’m happy that I have been able to grow my company and hence provide opportunities for international students while they are in school and after graduation.”

Read more about Jimmy and all of our honorees here: https://globaldetroitmi.org/meet-our-2021-tapestry-honorees/

Don't miss the Uncovering Hidden Talent Webinar this Wednesday, 7/21, at 1 pm. The webinar will focus on the perceived barriers of hiring international students, how to overcome these barriers and recognize the tremendous opportunity of retaining international talent for your company's growth and our State's economy. Speakers include:

- OpTech's president and CEO, Ronia Kruse,

- Fakhoury Global Immigration, USA PC's founder and managing director, Rami Fakhoury, and

- Global Detroit's executive director, Steve Tobocman.

Register here https://lnkd.in/eDgcuS3!

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Starting a career in a foreign country can be challenging, especially if you lack a broad professional network. This is why we created the Global Talent Accelerator. This intensive program assists international students and recent graduates with developing skills to prepare for the U.S. job search, grow their professional networks and connect with Southeast Michigan’s top STEM employers! We are accepting applications through June 11, 2021, here https://globaldetroitmi.org/gta/, and due to COVID-19, all workshops and events will be virtual.

International students and recent grads, do you want to develop skills to prepare for your U.S. job search, grow your professional network or connect with Southeast Michigan’s top STEM employers? Join our Summer 2021 cohort of the Global Talent Accelerator. This intensive program assists international students and recent graduates looking to thrive in Southeast Michigan’s job market. Due to COVID-19, all workshops and events will be virtual. Learn more and apply by June 11, 2021, here: https://globaldetroitmi.org/gta/.

Applications are now open for the Summer 2021 cohort of the Global Talent Accelerator. This intensive program assists international students and recent graduates looking to thrive in Southeast Michigan’s job market. Due to COVID-19, all workshops and events will be virtual. Learn more and apply by June 11, 20021 here: https://globaldetroitmi.org/gta/.

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