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Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities.
Services for jobseekers and employers statewide.
Services for unemployed residents.
Ensuring workplace safety and equitable labor relations for employees and employers.
Providing Michiganders with opportunities to empower and strengthen our communities.
For businesses big and small looking to locate and expand, as well as communities aspiring to rise.
Your one-stop shop to get connected to affordable and attainable housing in Michigan.
Connecting residents and businesses with vacant, unproductive land to grow our communities and create a positive economic impact.
Services to attract global talent and provide resources for immigrant communities.
Michigan’s goal to increase the number of working-age adults with a skill certificate or college degree from 45% today to 60% by 2030.
Sixty by 30 seeks to build a better Michigan in three ways:
Increase opportunity for all Michiganders and give residents greater access to the education and skills that create opportunities for better jobs and bigger paychecks.
Close the skills gap that challenges the success of our businesses and our state’s prosperity. Jobs requiring skilled employees today, as well as jobs on the horizon, demand greater education and training than ever before.
Make Michigan more competitive for inclusive economic growth.
Michigan Reconnect will help pay the costs of tuition or training for eligible adults who want to pursue an associate degree or skills certificate at their in-district community college.
Futures for Frontliners offers essential workers an opportunity to complete high school or community college tuition-free. It’s never too late to take a step forward – get started
More than 75% of all Michigan jobs will soon require at least some post-secondary education. Whether you’re a seasoned professional who’s looking for a better job or you’re just starting out in the workforce, now is the right time to explore new possibilities.
The need for professional trade talent has never been greater. These highly skilled individuals are in extraordinary demand for careers in healthcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing, construction and automotive. Find out what in-demand career is right for you, and what training and skills you need to get started.