LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a statement on Oct. 17 highlighting new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics that ranks Michigan No. 3 in the nation and No. 1 in the Midwest in terms of the percentage of workers added to the workforce.
There's been a 2.6% growth in the Michigan workforce in the last six months.
The data also shows the state ranks No. 4 in the nation and No. 1 in the Midwest in the total number of workers added to the workforce. The last six months have seen over 124,000 workers added to the Michigan workforce.
This data indicates a positive change of events, as from 2005 to 2018 Michigan's workforce was one of the five states with the largest decline in participation.
“2023 has been a historic year for our state and we are thrilled to see that our efforts to build on Michigan’s economic competitiveness are already paying off," Whitmer said. “This year, we have continued to strengthen our state’s workforce and economy by investing in talent and community revitalization, producing thousands of new jobs in key industries and ensuring entrepreneurs and businesses have the tools they need to succeed.”
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Michigan’s workforce system is currently No. 1 in the nation for helping those who have lost their job get re-employed.
“These numbers back up what we already know — Michigan’s positive economic momentum is undeniable,” said state Representative Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield), chair of the House Economic Development and Small Business Committee. “I look forward to building on these successes and continuing to show the nation and the world that Michigan is open for business.”
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