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July 2021
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Low-income college students in Michigan who are enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs may be eligible to receive food assistance benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
To apply for SNAP benefits, visit Michigan.gov/MIBridges.
To learn more abou the program, read this update on the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services website.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is actively hiring for several positions – these are jobs that support Michiganders!
Current opportunities include Administrative Assistants, a Michigan Career and Technical Institute Manager, 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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 Check out Career Explorer on PMTC
The new Career Explorer tool in Pure Michigan Talent Connect provides personalized career and education data that is tailored to your individual needs.
Career Explorer leverages job postings from PMTC, as well as training and education from Michigan Training Connect and Pathfinder. The result? Employment and training recommendations based on information and data that is relevant to YOU.
Career Explorer looks at:
- Your previous work experience
- Job postings relevant to you
- Comparisons to other and your past jobs
- Employment and educational opportunities applicable to you
Access the Career Explorer tool by logging into your Pure Michigan Talent Connect account or creating a free account at MiTalent.org.
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Last week, Governor Whitmer announced $10 million in statewide Apprenticeship expansion. If you’re looking for a career path that would allow you to EARN while you LEARN, Registered Apprenticeship may be for you!
Registered Apprenticeships provide you with paid work experience, related classroom instruction and a national industry-recognized credential upon program completion. Avoid costly tuition debt and get a paycheck from day one while building the right skills in a new career.
To learn more, visit www.Michigan.gov/Apprenticeship.
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A new podcast from Michigan Works! Southeast (MWSE) aims to help local job seekers and employers better understand Michigan's rapidly changing job market. MWSE Executive Director Shamar Herron serves as host for the show, which is called "Workforce@Work."
In the latest episode - from smart thermostats and refrigerators, it seems like everything is connected to the internet! Rich Chang discusses the possibilities – and risks – of the “Internet of Things.”
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The Michigan Skills Scholarship program is now accepting new applicants. The scholarship provides up to $1,500 to aid in tuition coverage at a private training school or program for adults 25 years and older seeking a skills certificate.
The scholarship is part of the Michigan Reconnect program and offers certificates in five high-demand professional trade careers in industries: business management, construction, healthcare, information technology and manufacturing.
The scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis to the first 1,000 applicants who enroll with an eligible training provider.
To learn more and apply for the Skills Scholarship, visit Michigan.gov/Reconnect.
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You want to go after that next job – but is your resume ready? Your resume is the first impression employers have of you, even before an interview!
Here’s a helpful 12-minute video, courtesy of Detroit at Work, that provides important tips for improving your resume.
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The Return-to-Work Playbook, which is part of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Skills To Work digital hub, now features even more online resources to assist job seekers!
The Playbook includes information and links to videos, brochures and other sites to help those preparing to return to the workforce. It also features job readiness resources such as step-by-step instructions for developing a resume, job search advice, and tips to help prepare for interviews.
Check out all the free resources at Michigan.gov/SkillsToWork.
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Having trouble paying or receiving rent? The Michigan State Housing and Development Authority has federal funds available to help tenants facing pandemic-related hardships avoid eviction through the COVID Emergency Rental Assistance program. To learn more and apply, visit Michigan.gov/CERA.
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