Michigan Registered Apprenticeships are on the rise

Michigan is top 10 in the nation for new apprentices, active apprentices and apprenticeship completions!

Registered Apprenticeships are designed to help meet the needs of employers and provide job seekers with a chance to gain industry-recognized credentials while earning a paycheck.

Learn more about Registered Apprenticeships at Michigan.gov/
Apprenticeship.

Minimum wage to increase on Jan. 1

On Jan. 1, 2026, Michigan’s minimum wage rate will increase from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour as set by Michigan’s Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act which establishes the annual schedule of increases. 

The tipped employee rate of hourly pay increases to $5.49 per hour, 40% of the full minimum wage, provided the employee receives at least $8.24 in tips.  

For more information about Michigan’s minimum wage and overtime laws, visit Michigan.gov/MinimumWage. 

Protect yourself against scams this holiday season

To help protect consumers this holiday season, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has launched a holiday consumer protection campaign.

Each week, tips will be shared on the Michigan Consumer Protection Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn to help residents protect their wallets and personal information during the holiday season.

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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and more!

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

Give the gift of reading this holiday season!

Put down your holiday shopping list and give your loved ones the gift of reading this holiday season!

Individuals who are no longer able to hold a physical book qualify for free audio and braille books through the Braille & Talking Book Library. 

Learn more at Michigan.gov/BTBL.

The more you LEARN, the more you EARN!

Michigan has amazing places for adults to learn and grow – including free or low-cost programs that offer flexible schedules and personalized support.

If you’re looking to update your job skills, earn your high school diploma or equivalency, or enhance your academic skills, support is available.

Find a great program near you using the Adult Education Services Locator tool at Michigan.gov/LearnMoreEarnMore.

Let Career Explorer Help You Find 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 and current labor market information to identify personalized training and educational programs to get you from where you are to where you want to be!

You can access the tool from your free Pure Michigan Talent Connect (MiTalent.org) job seeker account. Don’t have one? Create one today!

Get in-person support with your job search at 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!

Schedule an in-person or virtual visit at Michigan.gov/Michigan
Works.

Virtual & In-person job fairs: approved Work Search activity

APS Employment Services Hiring Event (in-person event)
Jan. 6, 1–3 p.m.
Bay City Service Center – 4061 N Euclid Ave, Bay City, MI 48706

Dobson Healthcare Open Interviews (in-person event)
Jan. 6, 12–3 p.m.
Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! Saginaw Service Center – 312 E Genesee Ave, Saginaw, MI 48607

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

Get help choosing a healthcare plan before the Jan. 15 deadline