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January 2022
You are receiving this message as a user of Pure Michigan Talent Connect. Each month's message features information and updates relevant to helping you get the most out of the system that connects you to Michigan employers.
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The Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program (MiLEAP) provides job seekers short-term education and training opportunities to provide a pathway to high-wage employment and career opportunities.
Participants will receive individualized competency-based assessments and learning plans that may include skills assessments, remote learning opportunities, high school completion, contextual learning opportunities and industry-recognized credential attainment.
Go to Michigan.gov/MiLEAP to see how this program can help you.
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January is Braille Literacy Month
The Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) supports Braille Literacy all year long by teaching Braille as a core class at the BSBP Training Center. During the month of January, BSBP is collaborating with other agencies in the Braille Challenge and participating with libraries across the state in the Braille Enhanced Storywalk.
Earlier this month, the Braille and Talking Book Library set up a “Write Your Name in Braille” activity in the rotunda of the Michigan Library & Historical Center. The display encouraged visitors to write their name in braille and highlighted the importance of the braille system. You can find similar displays at public libraries throughout the state.
Be sure to follow the Braille and Talking Book Library on Facebook to see other celebrations taking place throughout the month.
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Housing Resources Available Through MSHDA
If you're experiencing housing insecurity due to the pandemic, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has a Housing Education Program that may be able to help you.
The program partners with 35 Housing Counseling Agencies throughout the state to deliver counseling and educational classes in homebuyer education, pre-purchase individual counseling, foreclosure individual counseling, financial capabilities group education, rental housing education and counseling, disaster relief housing counseling, and homeless individual counseling.
You can search for local resources through the Housing Education Agency Locator and find the resource that fits your needs.
Lost Your Job to Foreign Trade? TAA Can Help!
The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) is a federal program that assists workers who have lost or may lose their jobs as a result of foreign trade. TAA provides adversely-affected workers with opportunities to obtain the skills, credentials, resources and support necessary to become reemployed.
This includes job training, career counseling, wage supplements for older workers, job search and relocation allowances, and income support for workers in an approved training program.
TAA has already helped numerous Michiganders, including Brandon. Watch this short video to see how TAA was able to help Brandon takes steps towards a brighter future. And for more information about TAA, go to Michigan.gov/TAA
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 Resources to Help
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Office of Employment and Training supports individuals in many ways; including obtaining training, improving their education and overcoming barriers.
Visit Michigan.gov/LEO and click on "Employment & Training" to learn more.
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 Michigan Works!
The Michigan Works! network supports those in need across the state. There are 16 Michigan Works! in the state, covering all 83 counties. All provide job seekers with the support, training and services they need to get to work.
Learn more at MichiganWorks.org.
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 Pure Michigan Talent Connect is supported by Workforce Development in the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Office of Employment and Training. For more information, please visit Michigan.gov/Workforce.
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