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Explore new opportunities using Pathfinder! The free online career exploration tool uses current labor market information to help you find in-demand careers – and create a roadmap of the steps needed to get there.
Don’t forget – if you complete at least two roadmaps you can compare outcomes and find the path that’s right for you!
Get started at Pathfinder.MiTalent.org.
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Did you know those with a high school diploma or equivalent earn about 25% more than those without one?
Don't leave money on the table! This Back to School Month, explore free and low-cost programs to help you improve your reading, writing and math skills, and prepare you to earn a high school diploma or its equivalent.
No matter where you are in life, you can always go back to school and further your education! Get started at Michigan.gov/LearnMoreEarnMore.
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Last year, hundreds of thousands of Michiganders received help with their telephone, 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's utility assistance webpage has information on financial assistance and other resources.
Check it out at Michigan.gov/MPSC/
GetHelp.
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The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is highlighting resources to support federal workers who may have been recently laid off.
Find community resources, services from other state agencies, job search tools and easy access to unemployment services at Michigan.gov/Federal
WorkerHelp.
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Every Tuesday from 12-2 p.m. and Thursday from 5-7 p.m. members of the Michigan Reconnect Navigator team will be online to provide one-on-one support to Michigan Reconnect Students to answer their individual questions about the program and even help with completing their FAFSA.
Join the office hours at Michigan.gov/Reconnect.
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Start your back-to-school prep by finishing the last few stories on your summer reading list!
If you have arthritis, tremors, or a physical disability that prevents you from holding a physical book, you can still enjoy your favorite stories – or read to your kids – thanks to the Michigan Braille & Talking Book Library.
Whether it’s in audio or braille, the Michigan Braille & Talking Book Library can help you access more than 150,000 stories for free! Get started at Michigan.gov/BTBL.
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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 General Office Assistant, Departmental Analyst, Pre-Employment Transition Services Coordinator, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Vocational Rehabilitation Services Coordinator, Workplace Safety Representative and more!
If you're passionate about supporting our state's residents and businesses, explore State of Michigan job openings today!
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The Home Heating Credit helps eligible residents manage heating costs during the colder months.
Qualified Michigan renters and homeowners have until Tuesday, Sept. 30 to claim the credit, thanks to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Community Economic Development Association of Michigan.
Last year, the average qualifying household received $180 in assistance, which is most often applied directly to residents’ utility bills.
To qualify, Michigan residents must be either a renter with a contracted lease or a homeowner and meet income requirements.
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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:
State of Michigan Virtual Government Job Search 101
Aug. 27, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Bridgewater Interiors, Employer of the Day (in-person event)
Aug. 27, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Capital Area Michigan Works! – 2110 S Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48910
Assisting Hands Home Care Hiring Event (in-person event)
Aug. 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Midland Service Center – 1409 Washington St, Midland, MI 48640
Dean Transportation Hiring Event (in-person event)
Aug. 28, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Olivet Dean Transportation – 402 College St, Olivet, MI 49076
Olivet Dean Transportation – 1520 Busha Hwy, Marysville, MI 48040
Be sure to check MiTalent.org often for the latest job and career events.
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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!
Schedule an in-person or virtual visit at Michigan.gov/MichiganWorks.
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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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