April is Autism Acceptance Month

To foster acceptance and encourage Michiganders to work together to build a more inclusive state that supports opportunities for all, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the Michigan Departments of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), Education (MDE), Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Autism Alliance of Michigan to proclaim April as Autism Acceptance Month.

LEO, MDE, MDHHS, Autism Alliance of Michigan and many other community providers across the state have resources for individuals with autism, ranging from identification and diagnosis, to support, training and intervention.

LEO offers a number of vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with autism through Michigan Rehabilitation Services. Through its statewide network, Michigan Rehabilitation Services develops creative, customized solutions to help individuals with disabilities prepare for and obtain competitive employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency. Learn more at Michigan.gov/MRS. 

Get support with your job search

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!

Schedule a visit at Michigan.gov/Michigan
Works.

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 a Physicist, Vocational Rehabilitation Services Coordinator and more!

In addition to the numerous benefits and incentives available to State employees, LEO offers challenging and rewarding work, community service, professional development opportunities, job stability, and a competitive salary to its employees.

If you’re passionate about supporting our state’s residents and businesses, explore State of Michigan job openings 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:

Community Hiring Event (in-person event)
April 22, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
John C. Magnus Center Clare-Gladwin RESD – 3200 S Clare Ave., Harrison, MI 48625

Dean Transportation Open Interviews (in-person event)
April 23, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dearborn Dean Transportation – 25081 Trowbridge St, Dearborn, MI 48124
Roscommon Dean Transportation – 2567 W Pinewood Dr, Roscommon, MI 48653

Macomb Community College Virtual Job Fair
April 29, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Be sure to check MiTalent.org often for the latest job and career events. 

April 12-18 was Vision Rehabilitation Therapists Appreciation Week

To highlight the more than 220,000 Michiganders who are living with blindness and vision loss, Gov. Whitmer proclaimed April 12-18 as Vision Rehabilitation Therapists Appreciation Week. Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (VRTs) provide specialized training for individuals who are blind or have low vision, helping them develop the skills necessary to live independently and actively participate in their communities. They also provide training in assistive technology, helping individuals use screen readers, magnifiers and other adaptive tools to enhance their daily lives. The Bureau of Services for Blind Persons employs several VRTs to help Michiganders who are blind or have low vision. Learn more about how they can support you or a loved on at Michigan.gov/BSBP.