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Employment and Training
Employment and Training
Employment and Training develops customized workforce solutions for businesses and individuals, including those with disabilities.
Our efforts to support job seekers or individuals includes preparing residents for successful employment through programs that remove barriers, support self-sufficiency, and provide smooth transitions. We also provide opportunities for residents to gain educational skills necessary to transition in postsecondary education, job training and employment. And we create and share resources to assist individuals with finding opportunities to re-enter the workforce.
Our services to support employers and businesses includes partnering to recruit, upskill and retain valued employees; providing incentives to increase the bottom line while building an inclusive and diverse workplace; and helping connect employers with job seekers to meet their needs.
Service agencies
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Bureau of Services for Blind Persons
BSBP works with individuals who are blind or visually impaired to develop and obtain employment and independence goals.
Contact BSBP
Phone: 800-292-4200
TTY: 888-864-1212
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Michigan Career & Technical Institute
MCTI is a post-secondary vocational and technical training center for adults with disabilities in Michigan. It is the second largest rehabilitation training center in the country and is supported by Michigan Rehabilitation Services.
Contact MCTI
Phone: 877-901-7360
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Michigan Rehabilitation Services
MRS assists people with disabilities to obtain and/or maintain employment and partners with business to help save costs and increase profitability, as well as build an inclusive and engaged workplace culture.
Contact MRS
Phone: 800-605-6722
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Workforce Development
Workforce Development looks to remove barriers and provide supports to help individuals find their first job, their next job or another job and engages employers to help them meet their needs and grow.
Contact WD
Phone: 517-335-5858
Employer resources
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Let us partner with you to address your business-related needs, whether that's finding employees, obtaining training or resources for your staff, increasing your overall profitability, or much more.
Businesses seeking resources to support their employment and training needs can contact us at LEO-Employer-Resources@michigan.gov to get more information.
Return to Work resources
Looking for a new job? Considering a career change? Exploring your options? The Return to Work Playbook contains a variety of resources to help you, regardless of where you are on your career journey.
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Job readiness resources
Ready to get back to work but need some help preparing yourself? Here are resources to assist you.
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Industry/Job-specific resources
Think you know the area you would like to work in? Explore specific industries and jobs within them.
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Resources to support specific individuals
Are you a Veteran? Do you have a disability? Need to complete your high school equivalency? This information will connect you to the right resources.
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MiTalent.org
Pure Michigan Talent Connect is your launch pad for new jobs, careers and talent.
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Pathfinder
Explore careers, schools and programs in Michigan to find the path that is right for you.
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Going PRO
Explore Michigan’s most in-demand Professional Trades careers and training opportunities.
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Read the 2025 LEO-E&T Annual Report
2025 LEO-E&T Annual Report
Michigan continues to rank among the national leaders in several key workforce categories, including credential attainment for adults using workforce development services and for helping Vocational Rehabilitation customers maintain employment. These are among the many highlights in the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s 2025 Employment and Training Annual Report. The report shows how workforce programs across the state are creating more pathways into high-skill, high-wage careers while helping employers meet Michigan’s growing workforce needs.