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- Michigan Economy
Michigan's 10-Year Employment Projections Point to Modest Growth Led by Healthcare
The Michigan Center for Data and Analytics released its 2024 to 2034 long-term employment projections, forecasting modest statewide job gains driven by healthcare and financial services, while manufacturing, retail, and production occupations are expected to lose significant ground over the decade.
4d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Economy
Michigan Jobs Slip Statewide as Unemployment Hits 5%, but West Michigan Manufacturing Holds Strong
Michigan lost 25,000 employed workers in August and its unemployment rate climbed to 5.0%, with manufacturing bearing the largest payroll losses. Yet West Michigan manufacturers continue to report strong conditions and shortages of skilled workers, underscoring a growing divide among the state's regional economies.
September 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Legislature
Michigan Jobs Up 0.3 Percent in Q1 as Saginaw Leads County Growth
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Michigan employment rose 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2026 to 4,357,500 jobs. Saginaw County posted the largest gain among the state's ten largest counties, while wage growth fell below the national average in six of them.
September 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Career Portal to Shut Down, Redirecting Job Seekers to Other Resources
Michigan's statewide online job portal closes April 30 after 2.5 years, redirecting job seekers to Michigan Works! and Pure Michigan Talent Connect amid budget cuts.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources