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Are you ready to find a career that pays well and offers benefits and opportunities to advance?
Whether you're looking to switch jobs or finishing up training and ready to start job searching, the energy industry has open positions with criteria that checks off all the boxes — from benefits and compensation to work-life balance and preferred work style and environment.
Learn how you can get started with a career in the energy sector at CareersInEnergy Michigan.com.
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Observed each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebrates the contributions of individuals with disabilities in our workplaces and highlights the impact good jobs can have.
Michigan Rehabilitation Services understands the importance of access to good jobs for all. That's why they work hard every day to provide individuals with disabilities with personalized training and resources to help them gain the skills they need to find competitive employment.
Learn how you or a loved one can get started at Michigan.gov/MRS.
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With more and more devices connected to the internet, it’s more important than ever to be mindful of your cybersecurity.
Here are a few steps you can take to ensure you’re safety:
- Be conscientious of what you share online
- Keep your computer software up to date
- Create unique passwords and change them regularly
- Download the free Michigan Secure app on the App Store or Google Play
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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 Occupational Safety Advisor, Workplace Safety Representatives and more!
In addition to the numerous benefits and incentives available to State employees, LEO offers challenging and rewarding work, community service, professional development opportunities, job stability, and a competitive salary to its employees.
Explore State of Michigan job openings today!
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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, federal law requires some people with Medicaid health care coverage through the Healthy Michigan Plan to work or do other approved activities for at least 80 hours in at least one of the six months leading up to their renewal.
Most Healthy Michigan Plan members will also now be required to renew coverage every six months.
To learn more about these requirements, visit Michigan.gov/Healthy
MiPlan.
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Pathfinder, Michigan’s free online career exploration tool, recently received its annual data update. The updated data ensures Pathfinder has the most current education and occupation metrics to assist Michigan’s career explorers. Updated information includes wage data, career growth projections and education and training requirements.
Pathfinder allows users to compare careers, schools and programs to create a roadmap to a successful future. Create your own roadmap by visiting Pathfinder.MiTalent.org.
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Michigan Reconnect is making tuition-free dreams come true, one Michigander at a time.
Michigan Reconnect is more than just a scholarship for Michiganders 21 and up to pursue a degree tuition-free — it’s a way to build the skills needed to climb the career ladder and reconnect with your education goals.
And, with online courses, flexible schedules and a network of built-in support, balancing your life with school has never been easier.
Learn more at Michigan.gov/Reconnect.
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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 a visit at Michigan.gov/Michigan
Works.
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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 Government Job Search 101
Oct. 21, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Multi-Employer Job Fair (in-person event)
Oct. 22, 1 – 3 p.m.
Shiawassee GST Michigan Works! Service Center – 1975 W M 21, Owosso, MI 48867
Michigan Online Job Fair October 2026
Oct. 23, 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Engineers Get Hired Job Fair
Oct. 29, 2 – 7 p.m.
Vibe Credit Union Showplace – 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374
Be sure to check MiTalent.org often for the latest job and career events.
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National Manufacturing Week was celebrated Oct. 2-9 to highlight the manufacturing industry’s key role in supporting good-paying, family-sustaining jobs for Michiganders.
Michigan is home to nearly 583,000 manufacturing workers – accounting for more than one out of every eight non-farm jobs in Michigan. Manufacturing offers a wide range of career opportunities in industries from automotive and electric vehicles to advanced mobility and technology. These careers supply Michigan employers with the skilled talent they need to innovate, grow and stay competitive in a rapidly changing economy.
Read more about this critical industry here.
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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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