Michigan workforce development

Michigan Needs 45,000 Skilled Trades Workers A Year. Can It Build Its AI Future Without Them?

State projects tens of thousands of skilled trades openings as data centers, power projects and manufacturing expansions compete for workers LANSING — Michigan leaders want the state to become a major player in the artificial intelligence economy. Developers are proposing massive data centers. Utilities are planning billions of dollars in grid upgrades. The Palisades nuclear

By |2026-06-09T15:02:21-04:00June 9th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Featured|

Michigan Can’t Find Enough Childcare Workers—State Launches New Recruiting Tool

Labor shortages in early education are now hitting Michigan’s workforce and economy. State officials say a new career tool could help—but questions remain about whether it’s enough. Photo credit: Stock Image.  LANSING - Michigan is facing a growing shortage of childcare and early education workers—and state officials are now rolling out a new tool they

By |2026-04-21T13:04:38-04:00April 21st, 2026|ESD, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|