You Can in Michigan - Military Veterans
at Team Michigan/Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Take your career and lifestyle to the next level in Michigan. Our innovative industries, adventurous landscape and welcoming, affordable communities are waiting for you.
In Michigan, job growth, lifestyle and affordability fire on all cylinders. We’re not only leading the charge in future-forward tech industries like EV battery manufacturing and clean energy, but our state is also home to immediate job opportunities across several innovative industries that are changing the world as we know it.
When it comes to living, and living as your truest self, Michigan has something for everyone. From the sand dunes of Traverse City to the northern lights of Marquette — the Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids to the Eastern Market in Detroit — Michigan’s stunning natural landscapes, welcoming communities and vibrant urban environments inspire the quintessential work-life balance.
You can have it all in Michigan: a rewarding career, a fulfilling life, economic opportunity and fundamental freedoms — all with proximity to 3,000 miles of freshwater coastline. Ready to live your best life? You can in Michigan.
To view Michigan career opportunities, visit us at our booth or:
- On the You Can in Michigan site:https://themichiganlife.org/
- On the Michigan Career Portal: https://michigancareerportal.org/
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You Can In Michigan!
Who We Are: Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
The mission of the MEDC is to achieve long-term economic prosperity for Michiganders by investing in communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan’s strong image worldwide. Efforts focused on its people. Michigan’s number one asset is its people – a workforce defined by integrity, grit and a culture of innovation. MEDC and the State of Michigan is proactive and intentional in its workforce development and works with businesses across the state to find and train talent for in-demand occupations that will innovate the future. Through collaboration with partner agencies, education institutions and employers, Michigan is committed to developing a robust, state-wide talent pipeline as well as fostering high-wage skills growth, attracting, cultivating and retaining the workforce needed in today's business climate and for years to come.
Members of MEDC’s Talent Solutions Division will be attending several RecruitMilitary events throughout 2025. We will be joined by industry partners and representatives from several industry sectors seeking talented individuals interested in their next career move being in Michigan.
We will also be providing key information to those intrigued with the thought of calling the mitten state home. Recently launched, the You Can in Michigan national campaign, and Michigan Career Portal provides access to 120,000+ career opportunities, a cost-of-living calculator, quiz on where in MI fits your lifestyle, and more!
What sets Michigan apart?
· #9 Best College for Veterans - (University of Michigan – Ann Arbor)
· 4th Most Affordable Average Cost of Living
· 14% Lower Housing Costs than the National Average
· #1 Best Place to Raise a Family in the U.S. (Grand Rapids)
· 15% Lower Average Healthcare Costs than the National Average
· #1 in Nation for Concentration of Engineers
· Top 10 Skilled Trades Workforce in Nation with 250,000+ Workers
· Top 10 Tech Jobs Growth and Cybersecurity Leaders
· Top 10 Semiconductor Workforce in Nation
Visit our booth to explore other opportunities in Michigan! Or reach out to us directly at talent@michigan.org
You Can In Michigan!