Resources for Jobseekers

Career Preparation from Learning Express Library

Includes a resume builder where you can save, edit, and print. Explore a variety of careers including allied health, law enforcement, and nursing. Prepare for occupation exams including civil service, commercial driver's license, cosmetology, teaching, and more. Prepare to join the military or become an officer. Test-taking skills improvement courses & skill building in areas such as math, reading, writing, speaking, etc. are also available for a variety of age/skill levels. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on these exams.

Helping Hand

Helps Michigan citizens facing economic hardship find services related to jobs, training, unemployment benefits, health care, housing, and family support.

Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency

The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) operates Michigan's unemployment insurance program which collects unemployment taxes from employers and provides temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. Michigan UIA provides information on how to apply for unemployment benefits.

Michigan Talent and Economic Development

Job creation and economic development in one department including Talent Investment Agency, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, and Michigan Strategic Fund. MSHDA, MSF, TIA, TED, MEDC.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.

United Way for Southeastern Michigan

United Way connects individuals with resources that improve their lives. Their specialists are available 24/7 and are ready to provide information about a wide range of community services. Whether you are looking for job training, medical help, foreclosure prevention programs, shelter or utility assistance, child care, help with food or clothing, or any other challenge facing your family, a call to Michigan 2-1-1 may provide the answers you are looking for. They service Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Monroe, and Lapeer counties.