St. Clair Shores Resident Named Challenge Detroit Fellow

ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI — Ian McCain, of St. Clair Shores, has been selected as one of 43 Fellows to participate in Challenge Detroit, a leadership and professional development program focused on attracting and retaining talent in Detroit in an effort to spur revitalization. McCain was chosen from hundreds of applicants to collaborate with individuals from all over the country and live, work, play, give and lead in Detroit.

Challenge Detroit is a one-year fellowship program that provides the opportunity for tomorrow’s leaders to work at top regional companies, while spending one day a week collaborating with area nonprofits to address regional challenges and opportunities, including multi-modal transportation, homelessness and community development. During his year with Challenge Detroit, McCain will be working with partnering host company, Detroit Experience Factor.

“Challenge Detroit provides talent from across the country the opportunity to work with great companies, as well as the opportunity to give back to Detroit,” said Deirdre Greene Groves, executive director of Challenge Detroit. “Many Fellows have continued to stay in the city well past the end of their program year and still work to make a positive impact on the city.”

McCain demonstrated interest in the region and applied for Challenge Detroit because He saw the opportunity to bring his intellectual capital and talent to make a positive impact on the region.

During their year in Detroit, participants will share their stories through regular blogging, video logging and social media updates. For more information and to meet all of the year five fellows, visit www.ChallengeDetroit.org.

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