Michigan's Workforce and 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

What Sets Michigan Apart

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.

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 total STEM degree completions 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.

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.

Michigan Workforce and Talent

Eight Public/Private Partnerships Strengthening Michigan’s Talent Pool

The Michigan Opportunity Podcast