The Michigan Advantage
Smart Workforce
When you recruit and hire in Michigan, you're drawing from highly skilled talent, a factor cited by Toyota, Nissan, Honda and others as significant in their decisions to move here. With the nation's 4th-largest high tech workforce, Michigan offers the skills and expertise required for companies to succeed in the 21st century business market.
Our expert workforce is backed by a strong state commitment to education, training and skills updating. Resources available to employers and workers include:
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Michigan Talent Bank
A cutting-edge system, available free of charge, matching employers up with well-qualified job seekers
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Michigan Works!
One-stop access to the major Michigan workforce development programs, free of charge, through 102 "Michigan Works!" service centers located throughout the state
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If you are ready to take advantage of Michigan's skilled workforce, contact our Customer Assistance Center.
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