Michigan Workforce and Talent

Michigan's talent is unmatched. Through collaboration with partner agencies, education institutions and employers, Michigan is committed to developing a robust, state-wide talent pipeline as well as fostering high-wage skills growth. Michigan is committed to attracting, cultivating and retaining the workforce needed in today's business climate and for years to come.

Talent Action Team

MEDC's Talent Action Team (TAT) works with Michigan businesses looking to fill specific roles while expanding in the EV, mobility and semiconductor industries. TAT also works hand-in-hand with the state's educational institutions and regional, dedicated workforce development boards to deliver the talent businesses need to succeed.

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What Sets Michigan Apart

Michigan is ranked #1 in the nation for concentration of engineers.

Michigan ranks in the Top 10 for America's Best Employers for New Grads.

With 250,000 workers in the skilled trades, Michigan's skilled trades workforce ranks in the top 10 nationally.

Michigan ranks in the Top 10 for tech jobs growth and for cybersecurity leaders.

Michigan ranks in the Top 10 for total STEM degree completions in the nation.

Michigan has the 4th largest engineering, design and development (EDD) workforce in the nation.

Michigan ranks #1 in the nation for its concentration of commercial and industrial designers.

Michigan's semiconductor workforce ranks among the Top 10 in the nation.

The Power of Michigan's Talent

Michigan’s number one asset is its people – a workforce defined by integrity, grit and a culture of innovation. MEDC and the State of Michigan is proactive and intentional in its workforce development and works with businesses across the state to find and train talent for in-demand occupations that will innovate the future.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces Launch of $20 million ‘You Can in Michigan’ National Marketing Campaign in Push to Boost State’s Population, Grow Economy, Attract and Retain Talent

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and leaders with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation unveiled “You Can in Michigan” — a new talent attraction marketing campaign launching nationally to fill open jobs, grow Michigan’s population and drive the state’s economic future forward.

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Delta College, MEDC’s Talent Action Team announce major $500,000-plus expansion in move to become national leaders in semiconductor education and training programs

Partners include Hemlock Semiconductor, SK Siltron CSS, CMU, MSU, SVSU and Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! with anticipated launch in December 2023 of state-of-the-art learning and high-paying, high-tech career opportunities for students and workers across the Great Lakes Bay Region

Axis Automation Creating 50 High-Tech Jobs in Walker, Building on State’s Efforts to Grow STEM Talent in Michigan

The project will bring immediate high-tech, advanced manufacturing jobs to the region and could lead to additional growth and investment in Michigan. Axis plans to invest heavily in recruiting, training, and retraining STEM-oriented talent.

Michigan's New Union Carpenters and Millwrights Skilled Training Center Opens in Detroit Thanks to Support from MEDC’s Collateral Support Program

The 145,000 square-foot training center is home to state-of-the-art classrooms, training areas and some of the most advanced methods and tools in the industry. The new center will train up to 1,500 students a year and play a pivotal role in reaching the governor’s Sixty by 30 goal to have 60% of working-age Michiganders earn a skills certificate or postsecondary degree by 2030.

Michigan Communities and Companies Commit to a Sustainable Future, State Ranks #1 for Energy Sector Job Growth

As the business world continues to evolve and grow, sustainability factors have become a larger part of the site selection decision process – and Michigan is leading the way in green practices.

Forbes: State of Michigan a Top-Ten Employer for New Graduates

The State of Michigan was ranked as a top ten employer for new graduates in Forbes’ “America’s Best Employers for New Graduates” list — ranked 8th out of the 300 total recognized organizations. The list is based on an independent survey of more than 20,000 young professionals in the United States from companies with at least 1,000 employees.

Connect with Interns

The Michigan STEAM Ahead internship program matches students attending Michigan colleges and universities with internship opportunities at the state’s leading innovative companies. STEAM Ahead provides students meaningful career experience, promotes job retention, and provides financial support to companies who hire these interns.

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Talent and Workforce Resources & Partners

Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

LEO works in partnership with MEDC to expand economic opportunity and prosperity for all across Michigan.

Going Pro

The Going Pro initiative is changing perceptions about the professional trades and providing the tools and pathways to professional trades careers for Michiganders.

Pure Michigan Talent Connect

Pure Michigan Talent Connect is a tool connecting Michigan’s job seekers and employers, and serves as a central hub linking all public and private stakeholders who support Michigan’s workforce.

MiSTEM Network

Through 16 regional hubs, the MiSTEM Network is connecting education, business and community partners across the state.

Michigan Works!

Your local Michigan Works! business services staff is uniquely qualified to help you meet your talent needs. Together, they will work with you to create a workforce solution using a wide variety of services and resources available.

Sixty by 30

Sixty by 30 seeks to build a better Michigan by closing the skills gap and increasing access to the education and skills that create opportunities for better jobs and bigger paychecks.

See Our Top Employers

Michigan's comprehensive economic development toolkit and business-friendly climate are just two reasons businesses throughout the state continue to grow and succeed.

Top Employers

The Michigan Opportunity Podcast

Michigan's skilled workforce and diverse talent is highlighted in several episodes of The Michigan Opportunity Podcast. Now in its second season, host Ed Clemente has been joined by several guests specializing job growth, workforce development, and talent retention. Click on the episode links to the right and listen to insightful conversations and hear about new, emerging global trends.

Recent Workforce and Talent Episodes:

Talent Pipeline Data

Michigan's collection of world-class talent is among the top reasons why businesses locate and expand in the state. Employers find that Michigan has one of the most talented, diverse and abundant workforces in the country and has the programs, resources and state-wide support that continues to build talent with in-demand skills that help businesses thrive.

Workforce Data

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