We are committed to the safety of our staff and customers.

June 29, 2020: We are still very much here to serve you, virtually. Our offices remain closed to the public and we are not offering in-person services at this time. If you received a referral letter from Department of Health and Human Services, please call the number at the bottom of the letter to schedule a virtual appointment.

We are now offering virtual workshops! To view the available workshops and workshop descriptions, click here. To register for upcoming virtual workshops, view the calendar on our home page, under the Twitter Feed.

Effective Thursday, March 26th, Michigan Works! Southeast will modify service delivery to all virtual services for Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston and Washtenaw counties in response to Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order “Stay Home, Stay Safe”. As a result of COVID-19, we are rapidly changing the way in which we provide services to our customers.

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To learn more about how we are handling the COVID-19 virus, please visit here.

We are monitoring the situation closely and apologize for the inconvenience.

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Connecting Talent to Opportunity

Michigan Works! Southeast is on the front lines, meeting the talent demands of local employers and responding to the unique needs of the communities in the five counties of Southeast Michigan: Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston and Washtenaw. We are focused on the needs of job makers and developing talent for the 21st century economy. Michigan Works! Southeast is locally responsive and demand-driven. We are governed by a Workforce Development Board comprised of private sector representatives and locally-elected officials. We are committed to delivering services that help businesses find the skilled workers they need and provide a competitive advantage for job seekers. Michigan Works! Southeast partners with communities to meet the diverse needs of all customers. All ages, skill sets and levels of experience are welcome.

“The staff is very accommodating and eager to send job seekers to speak with us regarding our employment opportunities.”- Dreama Drayton

Since November of 2017, Michigan Works! Southeast has helped Kroger of Brighton hire nearly 30 people. Every Wednesday, Kroger of Brighton comes to our Livingston service center to meet with job seekers including youth, dislocated workers, and veterans: conducting open interviews. “This is a priceless opportunity” says Dreama Drayton, a Kroger of Brighton representative. “The staff is very accommodating and eager to send job seekers to speak with us regarding our employment opportunities.”

Kroger of Brighton has attended other valuable events supported by Michigan Works! Southeast such as Hire MI Vet and the 13th Annual Livingston Regional Job Fair. “I appreciate their partnership and they appreciate ours,” said Diane Carson, Businesses Services Coordinator in Livingston. Other Kroger branches are following suit, with Howell, Pinckney, and Hartland now scheduled to come to our Livingston service center for open interviews...

Equal Opportunity Is The Law

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Equal Opportunity Is The Law

Equal Opportunity is the Law (Arabic) الفرص تكافؤ هو القانون

Equal Opportunity is the Law (Espanol) IGUALDAD DE OPORTUNIDAD ES LA LEY

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