Employment Outlook: Michigan is known for its relation to the auto industry. Manufacturing jobs and technology jobs have been the bread and butter of Michigan's economy for many years. Despite economic problems in the auto and other major industries in the state, Michigan still ranks second nationally in new corporate facilities and expansions. One of the major reason is that Michigan's citizens make great employees!
The large pool of educational institutions throughout Michigan give the state's residents a leg up in terms of education and skill level. Of course more learning institutions mean more teaching jobs, which are abundant and constantly in demand. A big push in technology has enabled the state's IT jobs to increase year after year.
Michigan Jobs by Industry
Recent upgrades to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have increased airline job demands in the city, among many Detroit jobs. With Michigan's close ties to its northern neighbor, Ontario, truck driver jobs are also in demand. Applicants with the experience, training and skills needed for health care jobs, nursing jobs and sales jobs are a hot commodity to employers offering jobs in Grand Rapids. Read More
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
