Are you looking for help in making informed career decisions? Are you curious about employment, training and educational opportunities available in Michigan?

December is Career Exploration & Awareness Month and a great time to tap into available resources to develop your career pathway.

Check out all the resources available to you to conduct career exploration by visiting MiTalent.org/career-exploration. There you’ll find links to reports highlighting in-demand careers in Michigan and access to Pathfinder, the state’s free career exploration tool. Pathfinder helps you make informed choices about your educational and career options – and allows you to create an individualized career roadmap!

Celebrate this month-long effort to shine a spotlight on career exploration and awareness by discovering pathways!

Get In-Person Help Finding a New Job This Holiday Season

If you’re looking for in-person support to help you on your job seeking journey, check out your local Michigan Works! Service Center, a proud partner of the American Job Center.

Local service centers offer a variety of resources including resume assistance, interview coaching, job search guidance, training opportunities, and for certain qualified individuals, assistance paying for job-related costs. Representatives at your local service center can also enroll you in any support programs you may qualify for.

Find your local Michigan Works! Service Center at MichiganWorks.org or by calling 1-800-285-WORKS.

Tuition Free College With Michigan Reconnect

Michigan Reconnect offers Michiganders 25 years or older with a high school diploma a low-cost path to a college education.

The program pays the remaining balance of in-district tuition and mandatory fees after other state and federal financial aid have been applied. Students who attend out of-district community colleges will receive a large tuition discount. 

If you’ve been thinking about starting or returning to college to prepare for a secure and rewarding career, now’s the time. Go to Michigan.gov/Reconnect for more information. 

Start your job search at MiTalent.org Pure Michigan Talent Connect (MiTalent.org) is the state labor exchange system that serves to connect job seekers with Michigan employers. To ensure the best experience for job seekers, all employer accounts undergo a comprehensive approval process. This ensures there are fewer incidents of fraud and that the job postings you see are from legitimate employers. Other than current job openings, you’ll also find career events and resources to help you find your next opportunity. Or, create a FREE job seeker account to access even more resources. Just head to MiTalent.org to get started.    Looking for a Job? Join LEO’s 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 Analysts, Departmental Specialists, Rehabilitation Counselors and more! If you’re passionate about supporting our state’s residents and businesses, explore State of Michigan job openings today!