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Michigan’s Office of Rural Prosperity releases the State’s first-ever report focused on the challenges rural communities face and how to overcome them

Lansing, Mich.—Today, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Office of Rural Prosperity released the Michigan Roadmap to Rural Prosperity, a first-ever report from the State of Michigan that focuses on the challenges rural communities face and strategies to collectively build long-term prosperity in rural areas across the state. 

Michigan’s Office of Rural Prosperity releases the State’s first-ever report focused on the challenges rural communities face and how to overcome them

Lansing, Mich.—Today, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Office of Rural Prosperity released the Michigan Roadmap to Rural Prosperity, a first-ever report from the State of Michigan that focuses on the challenges rural communities face and strategies to collectively build long-term prosperity in rural areas across the state. 

Annual average unemployment rate recedes over year

LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained constant between November and December at 4.3 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. Employment in the state advanced by 8,000, while unemployment was unchanged over the month. Michigan’s labor force rose by 9,000 during December.    

Applicants who complete the FAFSA are eligible for up to $27,500 for college through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship

LANSING, Mich. – A new version of the federal financial aid application known as the FAFSA will open scholarship and grant opportunities for more Michigan students and make it easier for them to apply.

MIOSHA awards top workplace safety and health status to Air Flow Equipment Inc., headed by former Michigan football player who approaches safety as a 'team effort'

KALAMAZOO, Mich. –   Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) recognized Air Flow Equipment Inc., for implementing and maintaining outstanding workplace safety and health standards.

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) reminds workers they can certify their job searches online on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is Monday, Jan. 15. Certification by telephone will not be available since MLK Day is a state holiday.

Claimants must report to UIA every two weeks if they are jobless and meet the eligibility requirements to receive benefits. Certification through the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week – even on holidays – by logging in at Michigan.gov/UIA.

Chris Holman welcomes back Ara Topouzian, Executive Director, MVCA, the Michigan Venture Capital Association, operating virtually, across all of Michigan.

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) reminds workers they can certify their job searches online on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is Monday, Jan. 15. Certification by telephone will not be available since MLK Day is a state holiday.

Claimants must report to UIA every two weeks if they are jobless and meet the eligibility requirements to receive benefits. Certification through the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week – even on holidays – by logging in at Michigan.gov/UIA.

Claimants who requested paper statements from UIA should receive them in the mail by end of January.

It’s time to start thinking about filling out tax returns. If you collected unemployment benefits in 2023, your year-end tax statement is now available online.

PATH program provided training and support to more than 8,000  Michiganders in 2023, leads to average wage increase of $2,000 more per year than their peers

LANSING, Mich. — In December 2021, Immanual Jackson became the proud father of twin boys – as well as the main income-earner when his wife was subsequently unable to work. At the time, Immanual was a full-time medical student with a demanding schedule that left little time for work.