Career Resources

Return North is an online community designed for matching job seekers with the right employers located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. You’ll find job boards, networking groups, resume assistance and more! Through the Return North community, candidates and local companies have an opportunity to meet in an organic, mutually beneficial environment and communicate freely with each other.

Return North is created and managed by the MTEC SmartZone located in Houghton, Michigan.

Michigan’s Creative Coast is a talent attraction initiative that highlights the Grand Traverse Region as an exceptional place to live, explore, and fulfill your career.

NEMichigan promotes all the amazing assets beautiful Northeast Michigan has to offer, create community and connection for those living in the region, and support job seekers and their families as they explore possible relocation to the region. Whether you are a visitor, a current resident, or a future resident, this site will help you to get the most of your time and experience in Northeast Michigan.

Hello West Michigan seeks to increase the rate of success companies have in their efforts to recruit top talent. Through members and collaborations with other regional organizations, they help new residents find their fit in West Michigan.

Watch Muskegon helps job searchers and relocators navigate the Muskegon area’s career opportunities, apprenticeships, degrees and more.

Lansing 5:01 strives to retain and attract young professionals in the Lansing region by connecting both college talent and young professionals to the community’s emerging quality of life opportunities. Lansing 5:01 puts on approximately 20 events per year and welcomes about 10,000 attendees per year at all of their events.

Make Your Move in Flint & Genessee helps job seekers and local workers grow their networks, while building their skills and a meaningful career.

Michigan’s Forgotten Coast highlights opportunities around the Thumb region for work, life and play.

HeyGreatLakeBay is a storytelling and resource tool for the 4 county Great Lakes Bay Region, helping to promote population growth through attraction and retention efforts.

Michigan Centered helps people find their place in Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, and Osceola Counties.

Saginaw Future collaborates with business, education, government and community partners to position Saginaw County as a great place to live, work and locate a business.

Thrive in SW Michigan helps job hunters and potential relocators create their dream future in Southwest Michigan.

Ann Arbor SPARK is your feet-on-the-ground, local resource for relocating to Ann Arbor, finding a career you love, or launching your first startup.

MoveDetroit is a historic, city‑wide effort to grow Detroit’s population, build shared prosperity, foster thriving communities, and create even brighter futures for all Detroiters — current and future.