Brain Drain 3: What are States Doing to Stem
Brain Drain?

State governments have been aware of the brain drain problem for some time. What steps are they taking to help? Here are a few examples from around the country.

Ohio: Governor Taft has launched a Graduate Retention Initiative that provides funding to local and regional groups to combat brain drain in their areas. Go here to learn more.

Connecticut: 21st Century UConn extends for ten years the UConn 2000 program, which is credited with reversing Connecticut's "brain drain." Go here.

Michigan: Has launched an aggressive talent recruitment initiative. Go here for more information.

Wisconsin: New comprehensive state ED strategy contains brain drain action plan. Go here.

New Mexico: Click here to see how NM plans to tackle its statewide nursing shortage, which relates to brain drain.

Indiana: Go here to see how Indiana is going in retaining its graduates.

Stay tuned. We will give continuing attention to this important topic.