Michigan Works! Southwest/W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
AI-Powered Workforce Infrastructure for Women in Southwest Michigan
Thinccc, an intelligent coaching system guiding women through authentic challenges while generating validated assessments that bypass credential gatekeeping, provides AI-powered workforce infrastructure amplifying local efforts.
In Calhoun County, 78% of single mothers face financial pressure, highlighting the opportunity to strengthen employment pathways. thinccc provides AI-powered workforce infrastructure for the Battle Creek Consortium by introducing Coach Alex, guiding women through authentic challenges that build skills and generate validated competency profiles. All Consortium partners will use one integrated system, enabling entry through any door to unified AI coaching, behavioral measurement, and employment pathways. Pilot results show 95% completion and 21.7% skill growth.
Primary Barrier
The Broken Rung
Location
Michigan
Solution Region
East North Central
Community Type
Urban
Annual Operating Budget
$25.1 to 50 Million
