• Workforce Development Summit
The Library of Michigan participated in a national workforce development project for public libraries that included a full day Workforce Development Summit and follow up activities. We are connecting libraries with state services to job seekers and the unemployed and to workforce projects and partnerships at other libraries. The Summit materials, links and further materials are below. We are especially focused on how a library can find a new idea or service that can work with their staff and budget. Libraries are playing a leading role in helping their communities develop 21st century workforces. For more information, contact reishk@michigan.gov

The Workforce Development Summit is a part of the national Project Compass effort and is a collaboration between the Library of Michigan, WebJunction and the State Library of North Carolina. This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

• Workforce and Economic Development Web Site Links for Your Library 
For those who would like to have a page of links to workforce and economic development sites for your community, you can use this text file of html code in your website! It includes links for Basic Computer Skills, Job Seekers, Financial Literacy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and General Assistance and Social Services.

• Workforce Development Summit Training Materials 

• Workforce Development Summit Library and State Agency Panelists 

• Library of Michigan - Libraries & Workforce Development Presentation 

• Library of Michigan - Job & Career Accelerator in MeL Presentation 

• Capital Area District Library Presentation 

• Adrian Public Library Presentation 

• Brighton District Library Business Collaborations Presentation

• Adult Education in Michigan Presentation 

• Job Seeker's Toolkit Presentation 

• Michigan Rehabilitation Services Presentation 

• Michigan Rehabilitation Services Presentation Notes 

• Michigan Works Presentation 

• Unemployment Insurance Agency Materials 

• Veterans' Services Presentation 

• Capital Area District Library - Lean on Your Library

• MetroNet Library Consortium - Tough Times, Library Lifelines

• Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation, State of Michigan - Investor Education in Your Community

• Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center

• Unemployment Insurance Agency, State of Michigan - Unemployment Webcasts

• WebJunction Project Compass Main Page

• WebJunction Workforce Resources Main Page

• WebJunction Workforce Resources - Financial Literacy

• WebJunction Workforce Resources - Job Seekers

• WebJunction Workforce Resources - Small Business & Entrepreneurs

• Michigan Works

• Adult Education Services

• Fidelity Bonding Program

• Michigan Jobs & Career Portal

• Michigan National Career Readiness Certificate

• Michigan Rehabilitation Services

• Michigan Talent Bank

• Unemployment Insurance Agency

• Veterans' Employment Services