Talent & Jobs

Pure Michigan Talent Connect

• Job Seekers: If you are seeking job openings in Michigan or want to transition into a new industry, there are a number of resources to help. 
• Employers: Michigan has some of the best talent in the world. If you are an employer seeking talent, be sure to check out these resources. Search our extensive database of job seekers and find employees with the right skills and qualifications, view upcoming career fairs, tap into special services and more.
• Career Explorers: Check out two tools that make it easy for job seekers to search for a job that fits one’s individual abilities and a calculator that determines the financial benefit of entering a new profession.
• Veterans: Resources to help translate military training into language civilian employers will understand, information on the GI Bill, and more information on veterans employment services.

• LiveWorkDetroit: A program for current college students and recent graduates to connect to opportunities to live work, and play in Detroit.
• MichAGAIN: This program aims to return talented people, investments to Michigan.
• Michigan Shifting Gears: A career-transition program for seasoned corporate workforce who want to pursue Michigan job opportunities in business growth sectors where they can leverage their business knowledge and experience in new ways.
• Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT²) Program: High school students graduating this year may be eligible for a three-year, no-cost program in an in-demand field. They will get hands-on experience and earn an associate’s degree – all while getting paid! In return, employers will receive highly trained mechatronics technicians making this program a win-win for both students and employers!