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Where the Daily Grind Can Also Be The Dream Job

In Michigan, your dream job isn’t somewhere over the rainbow. Michigan is home to major employers that are solving the world’s great challenges across a diverse set of industries and they’re looking for talent like you. So no matter if you’re looking to pivot careers or lifestyles, upskill at a local college or reach your startup’s funding goal, our supportive and innovative business environment has opportunities available today. Ready to live your best life? You can in Michigan.

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Michigan is home to many industries pushing the boundaries of what's possible and delivering products and services that are changing the world for the better. From clean energy and EV and mobility to semiconductors and aerospace, you can make in impact on the world in Michigan.

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Major Employers

From early-stage startups and unicorns to Fortune 500 companies, Michigan employers rank as some of the best places to work. In Michigan you can find the right career and opportunities for you.

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Entrepreneurs & Small Business

Your vision can become a reality in Michigan, where there is a strong ecosystem of support services and programs. From business plans and funding, to R&D assistance, site and facility planning and marketing, Michigan has a strong track record of fueling startups and helping small businesses thrive.

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Higher Education

Michigan’s nearly one hundred colleges and universities provide a diverse landscape of learning opportunities in the state, many of which partner with local employers to offer direct connection from education to career. You can pursue a certificate, associate's, bachelor's, master's, or PhD from some of the best schools in the country.

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Michigan Career Portal

Thousands of career opportunities are available in the Michigan Career Portal. Our AI-driven tools help you build a road map to success and building the career path that aligns with your goals.

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Innovation & Tech

Whether in defense and aerospace, microelectronics, mobility, or biosciences, Michigan has been innovating and driving the future of technology for generations. You can work with some of the smartest minds in the world with the resources and facilities to change the world, all in Michigan.

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Charting New Waters: Northern Michigan’s Blue Tech Revolution

Michigan is leading the latest wave of freshwater research. With its abundance of natural resources and the brightest minds in tech, the Grand Traverse region is emerging as a leader in “blue tech” – a term encompassing a wide range of marine technology, including vessel autonomy, underwater drones, environmental sensors, and vessel electrification. With […]

Going PRO Talent Fund Helps More than 800 Michigan Businesses Train and Retain Employees

LANSING, Mich.— Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced more than 800 Michigan businesses will receive around $54,000, on average, to help them train, develop and retain more than 28,000 current and newly hired employees. Launched in 2014, more than 173,000 Michiganders have received high-skill, in-demand job training through the initiative. “Michigan’s economic strength depends on […]

Genemarkers

Growing a business from the ground-up, Genemarkers achieved success in precision genomics research thanks to the many resources and talent available in Michigan. In many ways, ever since the Human Genome Project took off in April 2003 seeking to map the human genome itself, there has been an increased attention on understanding what makes us […]