The WIN Q2 2025 Labor Market Reports offer essential insights into workforce trends across the City of Detroit and the WIN Region, covering 19 counties. Reports analyze real-time job posting data across eleven occupation groups, highlighting critical labor market dynamics. Key highlights include: - While the Labor Force is at an all-time high, in the past 10 years, for both the WIN Region (3,164,113) and City of Detroit (263,811), quarterly postings are at an all-time low (130,081 in the WIN Region and 15,089 in Detroit).
- The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Occupation Group has increased 3,377 workers since 2024, a 0.9% increase
- Registered Nurses is the top posted job in both Detroit (2,469 postings) and the WIN Region (13,166 postings)
These insights are invaluable for employers, job seekers, and policymakers, offering a clear view of the region’s economic health and opportunities. View the full report at winintelligence.org/lmr Advancing the Michigan Talent Ecosystem with the H-1B One Workforce Grant at Henry Ford CollegeAs a partner in the WIN Industry Infinity initiative, Henry Ford College (HFC) is preparing students for in-demand careers with innovative, short-term training programs. Funding from the U.S. Department of Labor’s H-1B One Workforce grant has expanded HFC’s ability to deliver cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing training that meets employer needs. Cybersecurity & IT Support: The HFC IT Help Desk Support Certificate and new Automotive Cybersecurity program create accessible pathways to growing IT and cybersecurity careers where median wages reach $27.29/hour in the WIN Region. Explore the IT Help Desk Certificate | Automotive Cybersecurity Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics: Programs like Mechatronics Technology, Battery Technology, and the redesigned Design & Manufacturing AAS degree prepare students for high-paying, fast-growing roles, with median wages near $30/hour and 19% regional job growth in 2024. View Mechatronics Technology | Battery Training HFC offers customized employer training and no-cost programs, such as the 80-hour Apple App Development course, ensuring opportunities for learners from all backgrounds. Learn More About HFC Workforce Training. Hydrogen Labor and Skills AssessmentThe hydrogen economy is expanding rapidly, creating a growing demand for a highly skilled workforce. To meet this need, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE Award Number: DE‐EE0010706) is funding a regional initiative to develop comprehensive workforce development, training, and certification programs across northern Ohio and southern Michigan. This effort is led by the University of Toledo, in collaboration with WIN, local community colleges, and universities. Industry Participation NeededThe WIN assessment targets employers and industry stakeholders with expertise in workforce needs, skills development, and training design. Key survey focus areas include: - Identifying critical skill sets and job roles
- Highlighting training format preferences
- Informing curriculum and credential development
The project seeks to identify current workforce needs and gaps related to technician, skilled trades, scientist, and engineering roles within the hydrogen sector. Insights from the WIN skills and labor assessment will guide the development of training pathways and credentialing programs aligning with industry requirements for building and maintaining hydrogen infrastructure safely and effectively. Click here to begin the assessment. Estimated time to complete: approximately 10 minutes All responses will contribute to strategic planning efforts, strengthening the hydrogen workforce across the region. Click here to begin the assessment. |
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How Southeast Michigan is Bringing “America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age” to Life America stands on the brink of a workforce transformation. With the release of America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education have laid out a bold blueprint for revitalizing the American economy through a robust, flexible, and industry-driven workforce system. The Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN), made up of nine community colleges and seven Michigan Works! agencies in Southeast Michigan work collaboratively to support career pathways and talent pipelines for career seekers and employers. Through data-driven solutions, deep employer engagement, and an unwavering commitment to worker mobility and innovation, the WIN Board of Directors has been translating this federal vision into tangible progress for Michigan workers and industries since 2011. Continue reading how WIN is delivering the “Golden Age” Workforce Vision in Southeast Michigan. |
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