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The Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit for Working Families, a tax benefit for working individuals with income below a certain level, has been expanded to 30%.
This means means more money in your pocket because it reduces the amount of tax you owe!
This extra income can help Michiganders care for their families, meet living expenses, or save for a rainy day.
See if you qualify for money back on taxes you've already paid at https://bit.ly/3Ua9wUb.
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Braille Literacy Month is celebrated each January to recognize the braille reading system’s impact on individuals who are blind or visually impaired and to call attention to the invaluable services and resources that enable Michiganders to learn and enhance their reading skills.
The Braille system helps individuals who are blind or visually impaired in the workplace and classroom and assists with helping them learn about grammar, spelling and punctuation.
The Bureau of Services for Blind Persons, housed within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Employment and Training, facilitates various braille services and resources in the state. They also offer courses on braille through their Training Center in Kalamazoo and free braille and audio books through the Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library.
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Have a dream job in mind but not sure how to get there? Let Career Explorer help you!
Career Explorer leverages your professional experience to identify personalized training and educational programs to help you get from where you are to where you want to be.
Access the tool from your Pure Michigan Talent Connect (MiTalent.org) job seeker account. Don’t have one? Create one for free at MiTalent.org.
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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 an Executive Secretary, Rehabilitation Counselors, Rehabilitation Services Coordinator 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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Veterans with at least one day of active military service and their spouses may be eligible to receive Priority of Service. That’s just one way Michigan is working to serve veterans.
If you’re a veteran – or the spouse of one – who is looking for a job, you may be eligible for Priority of Service, too! Let the staff at your local Michigan Works! Service Center know or go to Michigan.gov/VES to learn more.
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The Michigan Electric Vehicle Jobs Academy (EV Jobs Academy) is developing education and training programs to meet the advanced automotive mobility and electrification industry’s talent needs. This means job seekers will be able to plug-in to some great career opportunities!
With the EV Jobs Academy, you can receive assistance with tuition and supportive services to help ensure your success. You may also be able to “earn while you learn” with a Registered Apprenticeship, starting you down the road to a great career with excellent advancement opportunities.
Get started at Michigan.gov/EVJobsAcademy.
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Life happens, we get it. But it’s never too late to start investing in yourself or your future.
You can now earn your community college degree or skills certificate tuition-free with Michigan Reconnect!
Michigan Reconnect pays the remaining balance of in-district tuition and mandatory fees after other state and federal financial aid has been applied.
As long as you’re 21 or older, have a high school diploma and live in Michigan, you can apply today at Michigan.gov/Reconnect.
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Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) provides vocational rehabilitation services for eligible individuals with disabilities that are customized to fit their unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities and interests.
MRS works with individuals to help them make informed choices, prepare for and engage in employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
MRS has 35 field offices staffed by master's degree-level rehabilitation counselors. In addition, one or more MRS counselors are on staff at each of the Michigan Works! Service Centers.
Use the MRS Services Locator tool at Michigan.gov/MRS to find the location nearest you!
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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:
State of Michigan Virtual Job Fair
Jan. 17, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Peckham Employer of the Day (in-person event)
Jan. 19, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Calhoun County Service Center – 200 Van Buren St. W, Battle Creek, MI 49017
USDA/FSIS Employer of the Day (in-person event)
Jan. 22, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Branch County Service Center – 398 Marshall St, Coldwater, MI 49036
Spartan Healthcare Employer of the Day (in-person event)
Jan. 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kalamazoo County Service Center – 1601 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Be sure to check MiTalent.org often for the latest job and career events.
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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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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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