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About the Office:

The Community & Worker Economic Transition Office ensures Michigan’s workers, communities and businesses have the tools and resources to navigate economic change. We work to build a stronger, future-ready Michigan by equipping workers with in-demand skills, preparing existing businesses to compete in emerging markets, and building thriving, resilient communities in every corner of the state.

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Michigan's Economic Transition Strategy

We're executing a first-of-its-kind strategy that brings together workforce, community, and economic development under one unified vision for a more prosperous Michigan. Read more about our Economic Transition Strategy .

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A Three-Part Strategy for Transformation

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Industry Growth & Diversification

Equipping our existing businesses to compete globally in growth sectors.

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Community Resiliency

Strengthening local capacity to respond to change and plan for the future.

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Employee Engagement & Empowerment

Scaling proven models that focus on in-demand skills and job quality.

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Michigan offers $22.6M supplier conversion grants to strengthen auto supply chain

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Driving Michigan forward: Gov. Whitmer announces new economic transition strategy unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show

January 15, 2026

State hub helps 100+ Michigan manufacturers apply for $17M in grant and loan opportunities

October 09, 2025

Michigan’s manufacturing industry fuels career and economic growth

October 06, 2025

Community Growth Academy selects inaugural cohort to tackle economic transition

September 29, 2025

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