Michigan Workforce and Talent

Michigan's talent is unmatched. 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 Michigan workforce needed in today's business climate.

Talent is Our Top Priority 

MEDC and our robust network of partners have formed the Talent Action Team, which serves as a concierge service matching job seekers to hiring businesses or training opportunities throughout the state.

The Talent Action Team is focused on partnering with businesses in key industries that have a demand for talent and is working to develop, retain and attract a pipeline of talent needed in the state for years to come.

How Can I Get Involved with the Talent Action Team?

  • If your Michigan company has hiring needs and would like to learn more about the Talent Action team, please email us for more information. Currently the Talent Action team is focused in the EV and mobility industry as well as the semiconductor industry. The program plans to grow into more industries later this year.

  • If you are a job seeker interested in the EV/mobility field, please visit here to be matched with a Michigan job. 

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.

Michigan ranks in the Top 10 for America's Best Employers for New Grads.

Michigan ranks in the Top 10 for America's Best Employers for New Grads.

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 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 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 #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.

Michigan's semiconductor workforce ranks among the Top 10 in the nation.

Michigan's semiconductor workforce ranks among the Top 10 in the nation.

The Power of Michigan's Talent

Michigan’s number one asset is its people – a workforce defined by integrity, grit and a culture of innovation. MEDC and the State of Michigan is proactive and intentional in its workforce development and works with businesses across the state to find and train talent for in-demand occupations that will innovate the future.

Employment by Industry

Michigan has a diverse and growing workforce of highly skilled talent across several industries as well as programs and resources to meet the talent needs of companies as these industries grow and change. 

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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News

Delta College, MEDC’s Talent Action Team announce major $500,000-plus expansion in move to become national leaders in semiconductor education and training programs

Partners include Hemlock Semiconductor, SK Siltron CSS, CMU, MSU, SVSU and Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! with anticipated launch in December 2023 of state-of-the-art learning and high-paying, high-tech career opportunities for students and workers across the Great Lakes Bay Region
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Eight Public Private Partnerships Strengthening Michigan’s Talent Pool

The availability of skilled labor remains a top factor in every site selection decision, and Michigan’s industry leaders, educational institutions and government partners are coming together to build a strong and equitable talent pipeline.
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Axis Automation Creating 50 High-Tech Jobs in Walker, Building on State’s Efforts to Grow STEM Talent in Michigan

The project will bring immediate high-tech, advanced manufacturing jobs to the region and could lead to additional growth and investment in Michigan. Axis plans to invest heavily in recruiting, training, and retraining STEM-oriented talent.
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Michigan's New Union Carpenters and Millwrights Skilled Training Center Opens in Detroit Thanks to Support from MEDC’s Collateral Support Program

The 145,000 square-foot training center is home to state-of-the-art classrooms, training areas and some of the most advanced methods and tools in the industry. The new center will train up to 1,500 students a year and play a pivotal role in reaching the governor’s Sixty by 30 goal to have 60% of working-age Michiganders earn a skills certificate or postsecondary degree by 2030. 
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Gov. Whitmer Launches Website to Help Students Apply for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Save Thousands

Governor Gretchen Whitmer launched a new webpage to help the graduating class of 2023 apply for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and lower their cost of college by thousands of dollars a year.
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Michigan Communities and Companies Commit to a Sustainable Future, State Ranks #1 for Energy Sector Job Growth

As the business world continues to evolve and grow, sustainability factors have become a larger part of the site selection decision process – and Michigan is leading the way in green practices.  
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Forbes: State of Michigan a Top-Ten Employer for New Graduates

 
The State of Michigan was ranked as a top ten employer for new graduates in Forbes’ “America’s Best Employers for New Graduates” list — ranked 8th out of the 300 total recognized organizations. The list is based on an independent survey of more than 20,000 young professionals in the United States from companies with at least 1,000 employees.  
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The Michigan Opportunity Podcast

Michigan's skilled workforce and diverse talent is highlighted in several episodes of The Michigan Opportunity Podcast. Now in its second season, host Ed Clemente has been joined by several guests specializing job growth, workforce development, and talent retention. Click on the episode links to the right and listen to insightful conversations and hear about new, emerging global trends.

Recent Workforce and Talent Episodes:

Connecting Companies and Interns

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

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Discover More About Our 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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Talent and Workforce Resources & Partners

Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

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

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.

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.

MiSTEM Network

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

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.

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.