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MEDC is committed to fostering high-wage skills growth by collaborating with partner agencies throughout the state to produce, attract and retain the workforce needed in today's business climate.
Talent Pipeline
Michigan's collection of world-class talent is among the top reasons why businesses locate and expand in the state. Employers find that Michigan has one of the most talented, diverse and abundant workforces in the country and has the programs, resources and state-wide support that continues to build talent with in-demand skills that help businesses thrive.
Learn MoreQuality of Life
Today's employees are searching not only for an impactful career, but desire a quality of life that can only be found in Michigan. With a low cost of living, four distinct seasons, 11,000 lakes and the country’s longest freshwater coastline, when it comes to living and working, nothing compares to Pure Michigan.
Learn moreEmployment by Industry
Employers find that Michigan not only has a diverse and growing workforce of highly skilled talent across several industries, but also has the programs and resources in place to meet the talent needs of companies that are expanding or relocating in the state.
What Sets Michigan Apart
Michigan is ranked #1 in the nation for concentration of engineers.
With 250,000 workers in the skilled trades, Michigan's skilled trades workforce ranks in the top 10 nationally.
Michigan is ranked #2 in the nation for tech job growth since 2010.
Michigan is home to 19 nationally ranked undergraduate engineering programs.
Michigan ranks 9th in the nation for total STEM degree completions.
Michigan ranks #1 in the nation for its concentration of commercial and industrial designers.
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