Resources for figuring out interests, careers, education and training options.
Michigan Pathfinder — Explore careers, wages, education and training requirements, and Michigan employment outlook information.
Explore Michigan Pathfinder
Michigan Post-Graduation Opportunities — Explore college, career, training, financial aid, service and other options after high school.
Explore Post-Graduation Opportunities
Resources for finding employment, connecting with employers and getting workforce assistance.
Pure Michigan Talent Connect — Search for Michigan jobs and access career and employment resources.
Visit Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Michigan Works! — Connect with local career coaches, job-search assistance, training programs and employment services.
Find Your Local Michigan Works!
Resources for students interested in earning while learning through Registered Apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship.gov – Career Seekers — Learn how Registered Apprenticeship works and search for apprenticeship opportunities.
Explore Registered Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship.gov – New to the Workforce — Information specifically for young people interested in apprenticeship and entering the workforce.
Explore Youth Apprenticeship Resources
Resources to help students understand workplace safety and what to do when they have concerns.
OSHA – Young Workers — Learn about workplace hazards, safety training and young workers' rights to a safe workplace.
Young Worker Safety Resources
LEO – Youth Employment — Know Your Rights. Stay Safe. Get Paid. Michigan law protects you.
LEO - Youth Employment
Resources to help students prepare for the job search and make a strong first impression.
CareerOneStop – Job Search Resources — Get help with résumés, cover letters, job applications, interviews and other job-search skills.
CareerOneStop Job Search Resources
CareerOneStop – Job Applications — Learn what information employers typically request and how to complete a job application.
Job Application Help
CareerOneStop – References — Learn how to choose and prepare references, including options for students who have limited work experience.
Choosing Job References
My Next Move – Streamlined Career Search — Browse careers by industry and discover your interests.
My Next Move
Resources to help students understand paychecks, taxes and managing money earned from work.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Teenagers & Earning — Learn about earning income, gross and net pay, paycheck deductions and taxes.
Teenagers & Earning – CFPB
IRS – Your First Job — Understand the W-4, tax withholding, Social Security and Medicare taxes, W-2s and what happens when you receive your first paycheck.
Your First Job – IRS
IRS – Resources for Students — Find information about filing taxes, refunds, income from jobs and other tax topics that may apply to students.
Tax Information for Students
Resources to help students prepare for employment and access additional support.
Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) — Provides Pre-Employment Transition Services, including job exploration, work-based learning experiences, workplace readiness, postsecondary counseling and self-advocacy.
MRS Resources for Students
Resources to understand Michigan and federal youth-employment requirements.
Michigan Youth Employment Standards Act (YESA) — Learn about Michigan requirements for employing minors, including hours of work, prohibited occupations and youth-employment requirements.
Michigan Youth Employment Information
Michigan Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) — Michigan's centralized system and information for youth employment permits.
Youth Employment Permit Portal
U.S. Department of Labor – YouthRules! — Federal information about when, where and how many hours young people can work, with resources for teens, parents, educators and employers.
Explore YouthRules!
