Michigan has emerged as a leader in job placement, serving more participants than any other Midwestern state and ranking second in the nation for helping adults secure employment, according to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) 2023 Employment and Training Annual Report.
LEO’s Office of Employment and Training works closely with Adult Education providers, Community Rehabilitation Programs, and the Michigan Works! network to ensure local access to job training and career opportunities.
Partnerships with the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, and Workforce Development and Operations play a critical role in ensuring that individuals with disabilities also benefit from these employment initiatives.
LEO’s programs are supported by nearly 800 employees across 40-plus services and initiatives, which account for 26.5% of the department’s budget, totaling $760 million.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
