There is a shortage of workers in high-demand fields. To address the need for talent and labor, December has been designated as Career Exploration and Awareness Month in Michigan.
The Michigan Career and Education Pathfinder website has been created to help students, parents, and career counselors explore high-demand careers and find ways to pay for the education needed. The free tool uses labor market information, wage data and other metrics to help match students with careers.
The Going PRO in Michigan website is another career exploration resource that lists actual job openings. Right now, there are a projected half million openings looking into 2026 in the fields of manufacturing, automotive, IT, health care and construction.
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Acting Director Susan Corbin, said “We are committed to making sure every Michigander has an equal and successful pathway to high-quality, high-paying, in-demand careers. By providing the right tools, and encouraging more Michiganders to explore different careers, we can help prepare every Michigander for a rewarding career path and bigger paychecks.”
Michigan Career and Education Pathfinder site
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
