DESC Appoints Talitha Johnson as New Communications Director

December 5, 2025

The Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC), Detroit's workforce development agency, has appointed Talitha Johnson to serve as its communications director, where she will oversee messaging and branding for major workforce programs including Detroit at Work and Grow Detroit's Young Talent. Johnson previously held the communications director position at Downtown Detroit Partnership and brings extensive experience from organizations including Detroit Regional Partnership, Michigan State University, and UAW-Ford. DESC operates as the centralized resource hub for workforce development in Detroit, managing career centers, training programs, and employer services while implementing the Mayor's Workforce Development Board vision.

Who is affected

Talitha Johnson (new communications director)
Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC) and its communications team
Detroit residents seeking employment services and training
Employers utilizing DESC's recruitment and workforce services
Robin Johnston (retiring predecessor)
Participants in Detroit at Work and Grow Detroit's Young Talent programs
Downtown Detroit Partnership (Johnson's former employer)
Dana Williams (DESC President)
Terri Weems (Group Executive of Workforce Development)

What action is being taken

Talitha Johnson is leading communications, branding, and media relations for DESC's workforce initiatives
DESC is managing the Detroit at Work system and Grow Detroit's Young Talent programs

Why it matters

This appointment matters because effective communication is essential for connecting Detroit residents with job opportunities, training programs, and upskilling resources. Johnson's role will strengthen DESC's visibility with employers and help tell a clearer story about workforce pathways available to residents. By improving outreach and messaging, more Detroiters can become aware of available workforce development resources while deepening partnerships with companies that drive the regional economy, ultimately helping to bridge the gap between jobseekers and quality employment opportunities in the city.

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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