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Community & Worker Economic Transition Office

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Community & Worker Economic Transition Office

Community and Worker Economic Transition 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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Driving the future of Michigan's mobility workforce

The MI Auto Workforce Hub is focused on uniting and empowering communities and businesses to strengthen local workforces for a resilient future! The Hub was established to integrate partners and existing auto industry workforce efforts into a comprehensive, statewide collaboration engine that has a place at the table for every stakeholder.

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A Three-Part Strategy for Transformation

Community Transition Playbook Video

Community Transition Playbook

To help local leaders navigate rapid economic changes and plan for long-term success, we created a Community Transition Playbook. Developed with input from communities across the state, the playbook provides practical tools, strategies and resources to strengthen economic resilience, support workers and businesses and build a shared vision for sustainable growth. Whether preparing for future disruptions or responding to economic change today, the playbook offers a roadmap for communities of all sizes to create new opportunities and thrive in Michigan's evolving economy.

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Opportunities to Act

Email the Community and Worker Economic Transition Office at LEO-TransitionOffice@michigan.gov

Latest News

$1M investment helps 10 Michigan communities navigate industry transitions, prepare for future

September 25, 2026

Gov. Whitmer awards $21M to 11 small- and medium-sized auto suppliers

September 02, 2026

New Community Transition Playbook launches, helps communities across Michigan navigate economic transition

June 24, 2026

$150,000 available to help strengthen K-12 educator and local manufacturing partnerships

June 02, 2026

Supplier conversion grants deadline extended to April 28

April 07, 2026

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

February 11, 2026

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