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Unemployment Information

Link to on-line unemployment registration, forms, and contact numbers.   

 


 

O*Net Online

O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!
 

 
A directory listing of valuable community resources within your community.  Each county has a seperate directory.  Link takes you to page where you may choose your county of preference.
 

Keep Learning 

Keep Learning Central Michigan is a movement to encourage ongoing learning so that the future of our communities will be strong and productive.

 


 

The MI Veterans Desk Aid was designed as a self-help tool to assist veterans with their employment needs in Michigan. The Bureau of Workforce Transformation has Veteran Employment Representatives located at each Michigan Works! Service Center.  For personal assistance with employment, training or benefits, ask to speak directly to your representative.


 

Michigan Rehabilitation Services

A state agency that partners with individuals and employers to achieve quality employment outcomes and independence for persons with disabilities. MRS is a great resource for people that need Vocational Rehabilitation counseling.


 

 

 Michigan Career Education Consumer Report
Career Education Consumer Report is where Michigan residents turn to learn about training and education opportunities. 

   


 

Michigan Works!
The Michigan Works! system is a customer-driven workforce development system that serves employers and job seekers to ensure that employers have the skilled workers they need and workers have good jobs that provide economic self-sufficiency. Among the featured sites is the Michigan Talent Bank, where you can use the system to match your skills with jobs in Michigan. 


 

 

Michigan Department of Civil Services

The Michigan Department of Civil Service’s mission is to attract and retain an effective state workforce. Our site is designed to meet the differing needs of our customers - from job-seekers to state employees and agency human resource personnel.


 

 
 Michigan Economic Development Corporation
The mandate of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation includes:
  • Attracting new business to Michigan;

  • Keeping businesses in Michigan and helping them grow;

  • Providing information on Michigan and its industries;

  • Employee recruitment and training;

  • Permit assistance;

  • Coordination of site development, resources and services.

 


 U.S. Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration

Directing business, adults, youth, dislocated workers, and workforce professionals to training and employment services.

 

 Resources


Click on the links below for insightful Job Seeking Articles and Videos 

 

Commit to Complete.pdf 

 

15 Job-Interview mistakes.pdf

 

How to find a job during a recession.pdf

 

Rules Of Thumb for Job Hunters.pdf

 

Examiner.com

 

Ask the Job Specialists.pdf

 

Michigan's HOT 50 Jobs.pdf

 

***Using LinkedIn for Job Searching:

 

What is LinkedIn?

 

Why Join LinkedIn?

 

LinkedIn Job Seeker Features: Introduction

 

 

 

 


 

 Community Resources

 

Click on your county below for a directory filled with community resources for housing, childcare, doctors, dentists, food pantries, and other helpful agencies/communities available to provide assistance.

 

Gratiot

 

Ionia

 

Isabella

 

Montcalm

 


 Tools

 


MySkillsMyFuture 

Helps laid-off workers and other career changers find new occupations to explore.  Users can identify occupations that require skills and knowledge similar to their current or previous job, learn more about these suggested matches, locate training programs, and/or apply for jobs.


  

My Next Move

What do you want to do for a living?  Explore that question here even if you don't have the answer!

 


Michigan Career Automated Researcher-MI-CAR

Looking to explore your career options?  Start with a visit to the MI-CAR to begin your journey.

 


 

Michigan Occupational Information System (MOIS)

Michigan's career information website includes career assessments, career information, and education and job training information.

 


 

 

myDreamExplorer

This is the place to start for high school students. This site is designed for students to plan for a lifetime of career self-management. There are career support materials for parents, teachers and counselors.

 


 

 Career One Stop

Top-rated sites listed in one place that includes information on job openings, careers, and career advancement.