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Career Explorer can help you get from where you are to where you want to be.
The tool, available through your free Pure Michigan Talent Connect (MiTalent.org) job seeker account, uses your work and education history to suggest personalized training recommendations.
Don’t wait another day to start your dream career.
Get started at MiTalent.org!
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The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development team provides training opportunities to prepare Michigan job seekers for rewarding, in-demand careers.
From traditional adult education programs to apprenticeships and short-term training, you're sure to find a program that's right for you! Explore the programs available to help you prepare for and find a job at Michigan.gov/Workforce.
You can also find vocational rehabilitation resource through the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons and Michigan Rehabilitation Services that help individuals with disabilities achieve their career goals. Learn more about the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons at Michigan.gov/BSBP and about Michigan Rehabilitation Services at Michigan.gov/MRS.
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Come join our team! The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is actively hiring for several positions – these are jobs that support Michiganders!
Current opportunities include a Business Relations Consultant, Rehabilitation Counselors, Vocational Rehabilitation Manager, Workplace Safety Representative 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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Michigan Rehabilitation Services and Michigan State University are teaming up to create new pathways for individuals with disabilities!
STEMM-Up helps individuals with disabilities, particularly those from underrepresented racial groups, pursue high-demand careers in science, technology, education, math and medicine.
Learn more at Stemmup.org.
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Understanding how to file for unemployment just got much easier with the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency's new Claimant Roadmap.
The six clear, easy-to-follow steps explain how to apply for and maintain your jobless benefits.
Coaching sessions are also available Tuesdays through Fridays for first time filers to help answer their questions. Learn more at Michigan.gov/UIA.
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Michigan Works! means more skills, more opportunities and more money!
Whether you’re a first-time job seeker, switching careers, looking to gain new skills to advance in your career, a veteran or a justice-involved individual, Michigan Works! can help you find what you’re looking for — their job is to find you the best job!
Michigan Works! offers a wide range of free support services to help you get a better job with better pay.
- Career development coaches who offer personalized, one-on-one support.
- Help with career exploration, resume writing and interview practice.
- Connections to funding for additional education and job training.
- Computers, printers and high-speed internet available.
They may even be able to help you find childcare and transportation!
If you're ready for more, go to Michigan.gov/MichiganWorks to get started.
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Did you know, adults without a high school diploma are twice as likely to be unemployed, three times as likely to live in poverty, and four times as likely to be in poor health?
Adult Education and family literacy programs prepare youth, families and adults to have the academic, technical, literacy and employability skills to participate fully in their communities and careers.
Michigan has more than 100 free and low-cost Adult Education programs that meet families and learners where they are. Find a program near you at Michigan.gov/LearnMore
EarnMore.
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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.
If you’ve been thinking about starting or returning to college, now’s the time. Get started at Michigan.gov/Reconnect.
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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:
West Oakland Regional Job Fair (In-person event)
Sept. 20, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wixom Community Center – 49015 Pontiac Trl, Wixom, MI 48393
State of Michigan Virtual Job Fair
Sept. 20, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Chaldean Community Foundation Job Fair (In-person event)
Sept. 27, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Chaldean Community Foundation – 3601 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Lansing School District Recruiting Event (In-person event)
Sept. 28, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Capital Area Michigan Works! – 2110 S Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48910
Be sure to check MiTalent.org often for the latest job and career events.
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All Michigan.gov websites now use improved search features to make finding information faster and easier!
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Auto-suggested Results – the new search fills in suggestions as you type to help you find what you’re looking for with fewer keystrokes.
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Search Across Multiple Sites – you will be able to choose to search the site you are on or search across all Michigan.gov sites at once.
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Filter Your Results – results display a variety of filters that you can use to narrow your possible results. Filter by categories like document type, site, and file type. Additional filters are available within these categories to refine your results even further.
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Improved Mobile Experience – you will have an improved experience when using your phone to tablet to conduct a search.
Learn more about the new job search feature here, or head to Michigan.gov/LEO to get started!
Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a college access initiative designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
To spotlight the program’s success in improving educational outcomes for millions of low-income, minority and disadvantaged students across the United States, Michigan will join the rest of the country in celebrating National GEAR UP Week on September 25-29, 2023.
Michigan GEAR UP strengthens students’ academic skills and readiness for postsecondary education by offering a variety of services throughout the student’s educational career and progression in the program – from their 7th grade to their first year of college. Those services include college visits, in-school workshops, tutoring, mentoring and summer camps.
More information about the initiative is available on the Michigan GEAR UP webpage.
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Career Connect is produced monthly by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Office of Employment and Training, to assist job seekers with career exploration, skills training, adult education, apprenticeships, job and career fairs, interviewing tips and much more.
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