My host company is Edward C. Levy. I am two months into the official Challenge Detroit Year and I have been having a lot of fun at work. I mentioned before Levy is a great place to work and here are a few reasons why.

1)   My work of course! My official title is “eLearning Designer.” I work with a team of 2 others to create online learning material for the company. Our job is to boil down heavy content into step-by-step guides called a job aids. The goal is to make it simple, and easy to understand for anyone- including someone intimidated by technology.

2)    The Café! Levy’s main office has this really unique cafeteria in the office. It’s decorated in a 1950s retro diner-style and it is adorable! Which matches the whole company culture. Small things are always popping up to brighten people’s day- like an ice cream party for our COO’s Birthday with a marching band and clown or company-wide photo contests. It’s their way of making work fun and it’s great to embrace it.

3)   Location! Levy is set right on the edge of Dearborn. Sandwiched between Mexicantown and Dearborn 2 fabulous foodie destinations! Doesn’t hurt that it’s only a 12 minute drive from Midtown.

In my zone!

4)  Legacy. People of Levy are loyal employees–that says a lot about a company. Both former fellows have stayed with Levy after their fellowship ended. Which seems a novel concept to me since my norm the last 6 years has been moving every year and never having all my possessions in one place. It gives me hope to think it worked out so well for them—maybe a garage and large closets aren’t too far off.

Bonus #5! The people! Did I mention I have a pretty fun team?? We have color parties, critics, collaborate on projects and have sticker charts to keep us motivated.

Whats a color party with out skittles??