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Agricultural & Foreign Labor Services
Agricultural & Foreign Labor Services
About AFLS
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The mission of Agricultural and Foreign Labor Services is to engage employers to enhance employment and training opportunities and improve quality of life for workers within Michigan's migrant and seasonal worker dependent Industries.
Programs and services
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Agricultural Employment Services
Agricultural Employment Services provides employment and training services to Employers and Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers (MSFWs) to facilitate referrals between employers seeking workers and workers seeking employment. -
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Foreign Labor Services
Foreign Labor Services supports Michigan employers who are seeking to hire non-immigrant foreign workers through the Foreign Labor Certification Program as a temporary employment solution in order to meet their labor needs. -
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National Farmworker Jobs Program
Through the National Farmworker Jobs Program, eligible agricultural workers may receive individualized career and training services, housing assistance and other related services to help them secure life-changing economic futures in Michigan.
We support agricultural workers and employers
Whether you’re a worker seeking job placement, housing assistance, or support navigating employment opportunities, or an employer in need of skilled labor to meet your workforce demands, Agricultural & Foreign Labor Services offers tailored services to meet your specific needs.
Complete the Agricultural Employment Interest FormSpotlight
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The Michigan Agriculture and Food Systems Workforce Advancement Initiative
The Michigan Agriculture and Food Systems Workforce Advancement InitiativeThe Michigan Agriculture and Food Systems Workforce Advancement Initiative seeks to help Michigan food growers, processers and distributors develop the technology- and data-savvy workforce they need to fill critical jobs by providing more job-based, experiential learning opportunities and credentials for MFSWs, through partnerships and collaboration with employers, workers, Career and Technical Education centers, Community Colleges, and other industry recognized training institutions that offer agricultural technology education and training courses.
AFLS newsletters
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The AFLS team conducts outreach to both employers and Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers all year round to ensure they have what they need to thrive. Read about their efforts in the monthly newsletter.
Current and previous editions:
Contact AFLS
P.O. Box 30805
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-5858
SMAOffice@michigan.gov