Michigan is on the cutting-edge in cultivating workforce development and linking businesses to a high-skilled, 21st century workforce.Michigan’s workforce development system is committed to increasing the competitive advantage of businesses and offers a variety of coordinated services and programs designed to fit the needs of employers and workers alike:
- Twenty-five Michigan Works! Agencies with a statewide network of more than 100 Michigan Works! Service Centers are available to support employers in finding skilled workers, retraining its current workforce, and offering cost-effective training and education services
- The Michigan Talent Bank is the state’s online recruitment and career advancement source that helps employers to attract, connect with, and hire the best employees.
- The Michigan New Jobs Training Program (MNJTP) is offered via the community college system and is available to assist businesses that are creating new jobs in Michigan.
- Funded by the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth (DELEG), the Michigan Business: Surviving to Thriving (MB:S2T) program at the University of Michigan is designed to assist businesses in becoming globally competitive in current economic conditions via diversification, technology, and overall improvement in the performance of a firm.
