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Michigan's Workforce and Talent

MEDC is committed to attracting talent as well as fostering high-wage skills growth by collaborating with partner agencies throughout the state to produce and retain the workforce and talent needed in today's business climate.

Strong 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.

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Employment 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.

Our Top Employers

Michigan's comprehensive economic development toolkit and business-friendly climate are just two reasons businesses throughout the state continue to grow and succeed. 

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Michigan: Exceptional Talent that's here to stay

Michigan's diverse and talented workforce has been achieving exceptional economic growth. Download this whitepaper to learn more about the state's available talent and the other assets that make Michigan an ideal place to do business.

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Michigan is a Top Place for Remote Workers

The pandemic-accelerated trend in flexible work locations shows no sign of slowing even as the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out. Talent is seeking to work from places that maximize work-life balance, and increasingly finding that balance in Michigan.
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Michigan’s ‘Arsenal of Innovation’ supports the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19

Around the globe, Michigan is known for what it can make, as home to a skilled workforce and an unparalleled work ethic. The state’s legendary innovation is on display yet again helping the world as it works to flatten the curve of COVID-19. 
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Cross-Sector Partnerships Create Talent Pipeline for Aviation Industry in Michigan

As states around the country face an impending talent shortage, Michigan is identifying opportunities to fill these skills gaps by building coalitions between industry and academia. Michigan is no stranger to thinking outside of the box.
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Michigan brings its smart cities together for state-wide change

To be part of the future–whether it’s autonomous cars and shared mobility or advanced healthcare and sustainable communities — it takes intelligent infrastructure and support. Like what’s being created in Michigan.
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Michigan Proactively Invests in High-Tech, Manufacturing Talent of the Future

From early-stage startups to Fortune 500 businesses, it is nearly impossible to plan for future success anymore without hearing about the growing war for talent. Luckily, Michigan is already taking steps today to build on our tradition of innovation by investing in the workers, thinkers and leaders of tomorrow. 
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Unmatched Quality 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.

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Connecting Companies and Interns

Michigan STEM Forward program matches students attending Michigan colleges and universities with internship opportunities at the state’s leading innovative companies. Michigan STEM Forward provides students meaningful career experience, promotes job retention, and provides financial support to companies who hire these interns.

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What Sets Michigan Apart

Michigan is ranked #1 in the nation for concentration of engineers.

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.

With 250,000 workers in the skilled trades, Michigan's skilled trades workforce ranks in the top 10 nationally.

Michigan ranks in the Top 10 for tech jobs growth and for cybersecurity
leaders.

Michigan ranks in the Top 10 for tech jobs growth and for cybersecurity leaders.

Michigan has the 4th largest engineering, design and development (EDD) workforce in the nation.

Michigan has the 4th largest engineering, design and development (EDD) workforce in the nation.

Michigan ranks in the Top 10  for total STEM degree completions in the nation.

Michigan ranks in the Top 10 for total STEM degree completions in the nation.

 Michigan ranks #1 in the nation for its concentration of commercial and industrial designers.

Michigan ranks #1 in the nation for its concentration of commercial and industrial designers.

Talent and Workforce Resources & Partners

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Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

LEO works in partnership with MEDC to expand economic opportunity and prosperity for all across Michigan.

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Going Pro

The Going Pro initiative is changing perceptions about the professional trades and providing the tools and pathways to professional trades careers for Michiganders.

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Pure Michigan Talent Connect

Pure Michigan Talent Connect is a tool connecting Michigan’s job seekers and employers, and serves as a central hub linking all public and private stakeholders who support Michigan’s workforce.

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MiSTEM Network

Through 16 regional hubs, the MiSTEM Network is connecting education, business and community partners across the state.

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Michigan Works!

Your local Michigan Works! business services staff is uniquely qualified to help you meet your talent needs. Together, they will work with you to create a workforce solution using a wide variety of services and resources available.

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Sixty by 30

Sixty by 30 seeks to build a better Michigan by closing the skills gap and increasing access to the education and skills that create opportunities for better jobs and bigger paychecks.

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