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March 2023
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Women in Construction Week is celebrated each year to highlight the demand for more women in the construction field.
Women account for about 3% of the construction industry - the largest employment imbalance between men and women.
Construction is a high-wage, high-demand career and programs like Registered Apprenticeships and Michigan Reconnect are great way to get started on this pathway.
Explore pathways to construction field!
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is actively hiring for several positions – these are jobs that support Michiganders!
Current opportunities include Rehabilitation Counselors, Youth Specialist and much more!
If you're passionate about supporting our state's residents and businesses, explore State of Michigan job openings today!
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 March is National Food & Agriculture Month
Michigan's Food and Agriculture industry accounts for about 17% of all the state's jobs. This critical industry contributes $104 billion annually and plays a crucial role in our state's economy.
To honor and celebrate Michigan’s farmers, the diversity of products grown and processed in our state, and the partnerships that keep our food and agriculture industry thriving, Governor Whitmer proclaimed March as Michigan Food and Agriculture Month.
If you're looking for a job, consider joining this critical industry that keeps Michigan fed. Explore open agriculture jobs!
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Michigan Reconnect offers Michiganders 25 years or older with a high school diploma a low-cost path to a college education.
Reconnect pays the remaining balance of in-district tuition and mandatory fees after other state and federal financial aid have been applied.
Students who attend out of-district community colleges will receive a large tuition discount.
If you’ve been thinking about starting or returning to college to prepare for a secure and rewarding career, now’s the time.
Go to Michigan.gov/Reconnect for more information.
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Did you know you can receive personalized vocational rehabilitation services to help you meeting your employment goals through the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) and Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)?
You can also opt-in to receive important information from BSBP and MRS when you create an account on Pure Michigan Talent Connect (MiTalent.org).
Persons with disabilities can also use the MiTalent.org Advanced Job Search feature to identify opportunities that interest you.
Visit MiTalent.org, begin an Advanced Search, and be sure to select the People with Disabilities option under Job Characteristics.
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There's been a lot of buzz in recent months about the automotive mobility and electrification industry – and many job seekers wonder how they can get involved. That’s where the EV Jobs Academy comes in!
The Michigan Electric Vehicle Jobs Academy (EV Jobs Academy) supports the careers of tomorrow, today. This new state-led collaborative is developing education and training solutions to meet the advanced automotive mobility and electrification industry’s talent needs.
With more than 100 partners including employers, labor, industry stakeholders and education institutions, the EV Jobs Academy is driving the state’s advanced mobility talent development for the future.
Through the EV Jobs Academy, participants can receive assistance with tuition and supportive services, including “earn while you learn” opportunities through Registered Apprenticeship.
Learn more at Michigan.gov/EVJobsAcademy.
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Pure Michigan Talent Connect (MiTalent.org), Michigan's labor exchange system, connects job seekers with Michigan employers.
Unlike other job boards, all employer accounts on MiTalent.org undergo a comprehensive approval process. This helps ensure there are fewer incidents of fraud and that the job postings you see are from verified employers.
Other than current job openings, you’ll also find upcoming career events and resources to help you find your next opportunity.
 Or, create a FREE job seeker account to access even more resources. Just head to MiTalent.org to get started.
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Did you know you can receive support with your job hunt at your local Michigan Works! Service Center?
Local service centers offer a variety of resources including resume assistance, interview coaching, job search guidance, training opportunities, and much more.
Representatives at your local service center can also enroll you in any support programs you may qualify for.
Find your local Michigan Works! Service Center, a proud partner of the American Job Center, at MichiganWorks.org or by calling 1-800-285-WORKS.
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Virtual & In-Person Job Fairs: Approved work search activities
Did you know participating in a virtual job fair can serve as an approved work search activity for unemployment benefits claimants?
A schedule of upcoming virtual and in-person job fairs is available on the Pure Michigan Talent Connect Career Events Calendar. Among the upcoming events:
Hillman Job Fair (in-person event)
March 21, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Patchwood Plaza
14797 State St., Hillman, MI 49746
LGC Associates Job Fair (in-person event)
March 21, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Oakland County Michigan Works! Novi
31186 Beck Rd, Novi, MI 48377
Multi-Employer Virtual Job Fair - Flint
March 27, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Metro Detroit Career Expo (in-person event)
March 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Radisson Hotel
26555 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48033
Be sure to check MiTalent.org often for the latest job and career events.
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March is National Reading Month and you can celebrate by receiving FREE audio and braille books from the Braille & Talking Book Library (BTBL)! You don't have to have a visual impairment to become a BTBL patron.
If you have a physical impairment that prevents you from holding a physical book, or if standard print has become difficult to read, you can also sign up!
The library has more than 135,000 audio and braille books. You can get books delivered right to your home or download them through the BARD mobile app – all for FREE!
Call 1-800-992-9012 or go to Michigan.gov/BTBL to get started.
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The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office is eager to hear from YOU about the broadband barriers preventing you or your community from access to affordable high-speed internet. The MI Connected Future tour is aimed at collecting input from Michigan residents on how best to prioritize an estimated $1.6 billion the state will receive to deliver affordable, equitable and reliable high-speed internet service throughout the state.
Upcoming Tour Stops:
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Saginaw: March 21, 2023, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Mt. Pleasant: March 23, 2023, 4 - 6 p.m.
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Alma/Ithaca: March 28, 2023, 2 - 4 p.m.
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Hastings: March 30, 2023, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Muskegon: April 11, 2023, 4 - 6 p.m.
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Baldwin: April 12, 2023, 5 - 7 p.m.
Stay tuned for more dates and locations as they are announced. To register for an event and to learn more, go to michigan.gov/miconnectedfuture.
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