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📺REMINDER! Our next mental health webinar will be Thursday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.Episode 3: Thriving Through Challenge: The...
15/09/2026

📺REMINDER! Our next mental health webinar will be Thursday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.

Episode 3: Thriving Through Challenge: The Individual Response

While organizations have an important role to play, employees also benefit from understanding how to recognize and respond to stress in themselves and others. Building resilience is not about avoiding challenges, but about developing skills and supports that help people navigate them effectively. In this session, participants will learn practical approaches to managing stress, maintaining wellbeing and supporting colleagues who may be struggling. Today is World Su***de Prevention Day, a reminder of the importance of fostering open conversations, reducing stigma, and supporting one another’s mental wellbeing.

Join via Teams: ow.ly/M56u50ZM1qE
Catch up on prior episodes: ow.ly/haAu50ZM1qG

By now, you’ve probably heard that you need to complete and report a total of 3 work search activities per week to keep ...
15/09/2026

By now, you’ve probably heard that you need to complete and report a total of 3 work search activities per week to keep unemployment benefits. But that doesn’t mean you’ll remember it. So, set a reminder on your phone and/or jot a note on your calendar to alert you when it’s time to certify your benefits.

Visitors can now access in-person support with or without an appointment, or use new self-service kiosks at unemployment...
14/09/2026

Visitors can now access in-person support with or without an appointment, or use new self-service kiosks at unemployment offices.

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is expanding in-person service by introducing a new walk-in option at all 12 Local Offices throughout the state, including those in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Saginaw, and Sterling Heights.

This marks the first time since before the pandemic that walk-in service has been available for all offices, restoring accessibility while continuing safety improvements introduced in recent years.

Learn about the new on-site options and more in the press release: ow.ly/aHUA50ZNA1r.

Through LEO's newly launched Michigan College Credit for Apprenticeships Program, our state continues to strengthen path...
11/09/2026

Through LEO's newly launched Michigan College Credit for Apprenticeships Program, our state continues to strengthen pathways for trades workers, awarding college credit for the rigorous on-the-job learning that occurs through Registered Apprenticeship training.

We joined partners at Oakland Community College (OCC) for a signing ceremony to celebrate the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, OCC and other building trade unions and community colleges participating in the new initiative and awarding college credit to workers who complete building trades Registered Apprenticeship programs. OCC is now one of 28 community colleges accepting transfer credits through the College Credit for Apprenticeships Program

This initiative was launched in partnership with the state's Skilled Building Trades Unions, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Michigan Community College Association and the Michigan Workforce Development Board (Michigan Talent).

Learn more about this impactful program and more in the press release: ow.ly/z3O050ZMM0c

10/09/2026

The ‘Menopause: It’s a Movement!’ initiative continues Fall 2026!

We heard loud and clear during our statewide conversations, women want more opportunities to talk openly about menopause, connect with one another, and find trusted health and wellness resources in their own communities. Together, we can create those opportunities in the next step of the menopause movement; create your own meno-posse!

We’re bringing back 9 expert community creators, builders, and leaders passionate about women’s+ health and wellness to participate in the virtual Spotlight Speaker Series designed to show you how to create your own meno-posse.

Each expert will share foundational skills such as how to identify the assets and needs of your community, stakeholder relations and management, event planning, and utilizing social media to build your meno-posse and amplify your unique challenges and barriers.

Keep your eyes peeled for this month's speaker schedule, it’ll be dropping soon!

In honor of 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, the Michigan Community Service Commission provided funding to ...
10/09/2026

In honor of 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, the Michigan Community Service Commission provided funding to support 13 organizations to host volunteer opportunities that address community needs and will mobilize 3,000 volunteers to contribute 8,000 hours of service across the state and encourages Michiganders to find a volunteer opportunity near them.

“Serving others strengthens our communities and honors the lives lost and the heroes who stepped forward on 9/11,” said Michigan Community Service Commission Executive Director Ginna Holmes. “This day is about remembering the people we lost and their families along with choosing to make a real difference across our state. We hope Michiganders will feel inspired to volunteer and stand alongside local organizations in service.”

Learn more in the press release: ow.ly/SgCU50ZM4Zi

Get involved! Check out the list of projects that the Michigan Community Service Commission is supporting: ow.ly/K1zb50ZM4Zo

📺Join us next week! Our next mental health webinar will be Thursday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.Episode 3: Thriving Through Chall...
10/09/2026

📺Join us next week! Our next mental health webinar will be Thursday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.

Episode 3: Thriving Through Challenge: The Individual Response

While organizations have an important role to play, employees also benefit from understanding how to recognize and respond to stress in themselves and others. Building resilience is not about avoiding challenges, but about developing skills and supports that help people navigate them effectively. In this session, participants will learn practical approaches to managing stress, maintaining wellbeing and supporting colleagues who may be struggling. Today is World Su***de Prevention Day, a reminder of the importance of fostering open conversations, reducing stigma, and supporting one another’s mental wellbeing.

Join via Teams: https://ow.ly/M56u50ZM1qE
Catch up on prior episodes: https://ow.ly/haAu50ZM1qG

Today, 19 Rural Development Fund grant awards were announced, promoting the sustainability of land-based industries and ...
09/09/2026

Today, 19 Rural Development Fund grant awards were announced, promoting the sustainability of land-based industries and supporting infrastructure that benefits rural communities across Michigan.

This announcement marks the first joint recommendations following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order 2025-9, which transferred the Rural Development Fund Board from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) to LEO. The executive order also reinforces continued collaboration between the two departments to advance shared strategies that support rural prosperity across the state.

Learn more in the press release: ow.ly/469A50ZLB8s

Receiving unemployment benefits? Taking a skills class, participating in job shadowing, or getting an internship (paid o...
08/09/2026

Receiving unemployment benefits? Taking a skills class, participating in job shadowing, or getting an internship (paid or unpaid) are all great ways to learn more and improve your chances of getting a new job. They’re also eligible work search activities you can use to meet new reporting requirements (3 activities per week).

Learn more at go.mi.gov/bhdv13305

Today, Monday, Sept. 7, our offices are closed in recognition of Labor Day. Since 1894, this holiday has nationally been...
07/09/2026

Today, Monday, Sept. 7, our offices are closed in recognition of Labor Day. Since 1894, this holiday has nationally been observed as an opportunity to celebrate the contributions that working people have made to our society and communities across the country.

While most of LEO’s work can be celebrated this Labor Day, we're highlighting the innovative initiatives our Labor Team worked on this year to advance opportunities and strengthen Michigan’s workforce:

• Released the latest Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being report that builds knowledge and offers a comprehensive look at how chronic stress affects a worker’s mental and physical health: ow.ly/ziW050ZKmYP
• Leveraged the Healthy Work, Healthy Mind program to help Michiganders prioritize mental health and employee well-being: ow.ly/cGvw50ZKmYO
• Launched the Employee Ownership program to help business owners create a clear succession strategy that offers stability for the employees, customers and communities they serve: ow.ly/atUF50ZKmYR
• Launched the Youth Workers’ Rights Initiative to prepare young Michiganders with the knowledge and confidence they need to enter the workplace fairly, safely and successfully: ow.ly/67zc50ZKmYQ

Learn more about these initiatives and many more: michigan.gov/labor

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