Michigan’s Food and Agriculture industry accounts for about 17% of all Michigan jobs. This critical industry contributes $104 billion annually and plays a crucial role in our state’s economy.
To honor and celebrate Michigan’s farmers, the diversity of products grown and processed in our state, and the partnerships that keep our food and agriculture industry thriving, Governor Whitmer proclaimed March as Michigan Food and Agriculture Month.
Michigan’s food and agricultural sector continues to grow, offering new business and career opportunities for Michiganders. If you’re looking for a job, consider joining this critical industry that keeps Michigan fed. Explore open agriculture jobs here!
Resources for laid off federal workers
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Find community resources, services from other state agencies, job search tools and easy access to unemployment services at Michigan.gov/Federal
WorkerHelp
Career Explorer can help you reach your dream career
Have a dream job in mind but not sure how to get there? Let Career Explorer help you!
Career Explorer leverages your professional experience to identify personalized training and educational programs to help you get from where you are to where you want to be.
Access the tool from your Pure Michigan Talent Connect (MiTalent.org) job seeker account. Don’t have one? Create one for free today at MiTalent.org.
Get help paying your phone & internet with Lifeline
Lifeline is both a state and federal program that provides discounts on telecommunications and broadband service to certain qualifying low income customers.
Eligible low income consumers can receive monthly discounts on their voice telephone and broadband services. Learn more at tinyurl.com/mrxs6r29.
Join the LEO team!
Come join our 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 an Occupational Safety Advisor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and more!
If you’re passionate about supporting our state’s residents and businesses, explore State of Michigan job openings today!
Celebrate National Reading Month with free audio & braille books
March is National Reading Month and you can celebrate by receiving FREE audio and braille books 
from the Braille & Talking Book Library (BTBL)! You don’t have to have a visual impairment to become a BTBL patron.
If you have a physical impairment that prevents you from holding a physical book, or if standard print has become difficult to read, you can also sign up!
Call 1-800-992-9012 or go to Michigan.gov/BTBL to get started.
Explore Pathways to Healthcare Careers on Pathfinder!
Now more than ever, Michigan healthcare employers are looking to find skilled talent to help them meet the growing needs of the communities they serve. That’s why LEO created the new Pathways to Healthcare Careers page on Pathfinder!
Pathways to in-demand healthcare careers in Michigan can be found in nine categories including nursing, radiology, community health and occupational therapy. Start exploring today at Pathfinder.MiTalent.org.
Get more with Michigan Works!
Whether you’re a first-time job seeker, switching careers, looking to gain new skills to advance in your career, a veteran or a justice-involved individual, Michigan Works! can help you find what you’re looking for — their job is to find you the best job!
Michigan Works! offers a wide range of free support services to help you get a better job with better pay — including career development coaches, help with career exploration, connections to funding for additional education, and computers, printers and high-speed internet!
They may even be able to help you find childcare and transportation!
If you’re ready for more, go to Michigan.gov/Michigan
Works to schedule an in-person or virtual visit today.
Virtual & In-person job fairs: approved Work Search activity
Did you know participating in a virtual job fair can serve as an approved work search activity for unemployment benefits claimants?
A schedule of upcoming job fairs is available on the Pure Michigan Talent Connect Career Events Calendar. Among the upcoming events:
Michigan Department of Corrections Open Interviews (in-person event)
March 19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! Mt. Pleasant Service Center – 5889 E Broadway Rd, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Dean Transportation Open Interviews (in-person event)
March 19, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Linden Dean Transportation – 7209 Silver Lake Rd, Linden, MI 48451
Michigan Department of Corrections Employer of the Day (in-person event)
March 25, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Capital Area Michigan Works! – 2110 S Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48910
Brilar Job Fair (in-person event)
March 25, 12 – 4 p.m.
Oakland County Michigan Works! Novi Service Center – 31186 Beck Rd, Novi, MI 48377
Be sure to check MiTalent.org often for the latest job and career events.
MiTalent.org helps laid off worker find a new job
 Elizabeth faced significant setback when she was permanently laid off from her position at Walbro in February 2024, due to the elimination of her entire department. Earning $49 per hour, she struggled to find new engineering jobs in her area and was bombarded with mailers and scam calls from various job sites. Despite these challenges, Elizabeth’s determination and resourcefulness led her to seek help. During a Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program orientation, she was introduced to Pure Michigan Talent Connect (MiTalent.org). “By accessing Pure Michigan Talent Connect, I was able to seek employment throughout the state without any spam calls,” reflected Elizabeth. “I never realized how much information was available on MiTalent.” Elizabeth’s persistence paid off. On April 15, 2024, she secured a full-time position at General Dynamics as a System Test Engineer, with an increased hourly wage thanks to the power of utilizing the right resources during her job search. If you’re looking for a new job, connect with verified employers on MiTalent.org. |
