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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 — including career development coaches, help with career exploration, connections to funding for additional education, and computers, printers and high-speed internet!
They may even be able to help you find childcare and transportation!
If you're ready for more, go to Michigan.gov/Michigan
Works to schedule an in-person or virtual visit today.
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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 facilitates various braille services and resources. 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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We all need a little help sometimes. Last year, hundreds of thousands of Michiganders received help with their phone, broadband or home energy bills or received shut off protection for their utility service.
If you need help, you are not alone! The Michigan Public Service Commission offers utility assistance and shutoff protection to eligible Michiganders. Learn more at Michigan.gov/mpsc/
GetHelp.
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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 are 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 you've served or go to Michigan.gov/VES to learn more about the resources available to you.
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Secure your financial well-being with a bank or credit union account that has:
- No overdraft fees
- No low balance fees
- No activation, dormancy, inactivity, or closure fees
Find a participating bank or credit union offering certified low- or no-cost accounts thanks to the Michigan Open Account Coalition at Michigan.gov/DIFS
OpenAccount.
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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 today 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 a Departmental Analyst, Rehabilitation Counselors, a Student Assistant 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 (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.
Find an MRS counselor near you at Michigan.gov/MRS.
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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 job fairs is available on the Pure Michigan Talent Connect Career Events Calendar. Among the upcoming events:
Delfield Job Fair (in-person event)
Jan. 15, 1 – 4 p.m.
Delfield – 980 S Isabella Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Dean Transportation Open Interviews (in-person event)
Jan. 16, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dean Transportation - Grand Rapids – 900 Union Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Dean Transportation Open Interviews (in-person event)
Jan. 21, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dean Transportation - Kent – 351 N Main St, Kent City, MI 49330
Dean Transportation Open Interviews (in-person event)
Jan. 23, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dean Transportation - Eastpointe – 317116 E 10 Mile Rd, Eastpointe, MI 48021
Be sure to check MiTalent.org often for the latest job and career events.
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Access to free, high-quality pre-K has expanded and there are opportunities for families to sign up today!
This fall, all Michigan four-year-olds can qualify for free pre-K thanks to a historic investment in Michigan’s state budget.
Attending a quality pre-K program has a positive impact on a child’s life and prepares them for success in kindergarten and beyond. Learn more at Michigan.gov/PreKForAll.
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Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics
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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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