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June 2021
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Interested in a specific career but not sure about the education or training you’ll need to be successful? The free Pathfinder online tool can help you make informed choices about educational and career options and plans to reach your goals.
Check out the Michigan Career and Education Pathfinder site today to explore careers and identify educational opportunities throughout the state.
Did you know you can earn $6,000 more a year with a high school credential?
There are great resources available if you need an adult high school diploma, want to pass a high school equivalency test, or need to improve your math, reading, writing or English language skills. There’s even a High School Equivalency-to-School Voucher Program that can help cover the cost of one testing attempt!
Check out the Adult Education Services Locator tool to find approved programs near you.
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 Celebrating Youth Employment Month!
Michigan celebrates Youth Employment Month in June, and it’s a great time for students to gain valuable skills for their future careers. Through seasonal or part-time employment, youth benefit from a boost in self-esteem and gaining access to potential references.
LEO supports young job seekers by providing them with resources to gain hands-on job experiences from plotting a career path, to finding a summer job, to connecting with an apprenticeship program.
Check out this article about how Oakland County MI Works! is helping place young Oakland County residents into paid internship and employment opportunities.
Michigan Works! agencies throughout the state help connect job seekers of all ages with employers looking for the talent they need to grow. Visit MichiganWorks.org to find the One-Stop Service Center nearest you.
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Community colleges across the state are offering industry-recognized certificate programs online for in-demand careers. The Michigan.gov/SkillsToWork portal has links to community college online certificate programs offered throughout the state.
Explore your options and enroll now to prepare for your next career!
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If you’re looking for a career path that would allow you to EARN while you LEARN, Registered Apprenticeship may be for you!
Apprentices get paid work experience, related classroom instruction and a national industry-recognized credential upon program completion. They also avoid costly tuition debt and get a paycheck from day one while they build the right skills in a new career.
To learn more, visit Michigan.gov/ Apprenticeship.
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There are MANY reasons to begin your job search at Pure Michigan Talent Connect. Here are just a few:
- Creating an account is simple and FREE
- You can upload or create a resume
- You can customize your job preferences (to see remote/virtual positions and more!)
- You can sign up to receive job notifications
- THOUSANDS of great opportunities are available
- Setting up an account, uploading your resume, and applying for jobs on PMTC all count as work search activities for unemployment benefits claimants!
Begin your search at MiTalent.org.
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The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is actively hiring for several positions – these are jobs that support Michiganders!
Current opportunities include Safety Officers, a Departmental Specialist for Community Outreach, Rehabilitation Counselors within Michigan Rehabilitation Services, and many more.
If you're passionate about supporting our state's residents and businesses, explore State of Michigan job openings today!
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MI Bridges offers an easy-to-use application where you can apply for healthcare coverage, food and cash assistance, childcare assistance, and State Emergency Relief for housing, utility and burial situations. MI Bridges also lists helpful state and local resources near you.
You can apply for benefits from any computer or smart phone. Don’t wait, make a plan to go to MiBridges today.
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Did you know you can opt-in to receive important information from the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) and Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) when you create an account on Pure Michigan Talent Connect?
Persons with disabilities can also use the “Advanced Job Search” feature to identify opportunities that may be of particular interest. Visit MiTalent.org, begin an “Advanced Search”, and be sure to select the “People with disabilities” option under “Job Characteristics”.
You can also register to receive the very latest information from MRS by entering your email address in the “Information Subscribe” field on the MRS website, Michigan.gov/MRS.
More great information is available from BSBP’s Braille and Talking Book Library – you can register to receive their newsletters by entering your email address on their website.
Learn more about BSBP’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Post Secondary Readiness Programs at Michigan.gov/BSBP.
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