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LEO | New Career Training Scholarship Program Offers Michiganders an Opportunity to Gain Skills for In-Demand Jobs

Michigan Business Network
October 30, 2023 12:00 PM

The Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship provides students up to $4,000 over two years to attend an eligible career training program in Michigan. 

Lansing, Mich.Today, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is announcing the launch of the Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship, a new career training scholarship designed to help individuals gain skills needed to prepare for in-demand jobs. 

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DTMB | Michigan Regional Jobless Rates Fall in September

Michigan Business Network
October 26, 2023 11:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. -- Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased in all 17 Michigan labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.

“Michigan regional labor markets displayed typical seasonal jobless rate declines,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics.

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LEO | Stephanie Beckhorn Elected to NASWA Board of Directors

Michigan Business Network
October 25, 2023 2:00 PM

Michigan’s Employment & Training Director will bring innovative, results-driven leadership to national workforce association board

LANSING, Mich. — For the next year, Michigan will have an even stronger voice on the national economic stage as Stephanie Beckhorn, Director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Employment and Training, has been elected to the 2024 National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) Board of Directors.

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MWF | You're Invited!🎉

Michigan Business Network
October 25, 2023 8:00 AM

Michigan Women Forward are gearing up for a celebration in December.

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LEO | The 15th Annual Champion Awards Ceremony Honors Local Businesses and Michiganders with Disabilities

Michigan Business Network
October 23, 2023 4:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. — Six Michiganders with disabilities and five businesses were recognized during the 15th annual Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) Champion Awards ceremony for exemplifying the best of what is possible when we work together to champion a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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LEO | Newcomer Rental Subsidy Program Launches to Increase Affordable Housing Statewide

Michigan Business Network
October 23, 2023 1:00 PM

Global Michigan, MSHDA encourage refugees, newcomers to apply  

LANSING, Mich. — Today, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)’s Office of Global Michigan launched the Newcomer Rental Subsidy program that will provide temporary support for refugees and other newcomer populations coming to the state, thanks to support from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Housing and Community Development Fund and Office of Global Michigan’s investment of federal Office of Refugee Resettlement funding.

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ICYMI: Media Business | Dr. John Braccio - How the Media Deals with Conflict & Compromise

Media Business
October 23, 2023 8:00 AM

Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show-host for Michigan Business Network. To wrap up his Sixty-first episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about the middle east conflict, struggles to name a leader of the House of Representatives in Congress, and the struggles over leadership and compromise.

He welcomes back Doctor John H. Braccio who has been in private practice as a Fully Licensed Psychologist in Michigan since 1978. 

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Media Business | Dr. John Braccio - How the Media Deals with Conflict & Compromise

Media Business
October 21, 2023 10:00 AM

Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show-host for Michigan Business Network. To wrap up his Sixty-first episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about the middle east conflict, struggles to name a leader of the House of Representatives in Congress, and the struggles over leadership and compromise.

He welcomes back Doctor John H. Braccio who has been in private practice as a Fully Licensed Psychologist in Michigan since 1978. 

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ICYMI: Media Business | Gary Miles - How the Media Deals with Middle Eastern Conflict and Automakers Strike

Media Business
October 21, 2023 8:00 AM

Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show-host for Michigan Business Network. To kick off his Sixty-first episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about the middle east conflict, UAW strike, and some things about the Detroit Lions.

He welcomes back Gary Miles who was named Editor and Publisher of The Detroit News on May 10, 2019, the first Michigan native to lead the newsroom since 1986.

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Media Business | Gary Miles - How the Media Deals with Middle Eastern Conflict and Automakers Strike

Media Business
October 20, 2023 4:00 PM

Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show-host for Michigan Business Network. To kick off his Sixty-first episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about the middle east conflict, UAW strike, and some things about the Detroit Lions.

He welcomes back Gary Miles who was named Editor and Publisher of The Detroit News on May 10, 2019, the first Michigan native to lead the newsroom since 1986.

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