Labor Market Information

Michigan Works! has access to local, regional, state and national economic and labor market data; web-based analysis tools; consulting services; and integrated solutions that bring together industry, workforce and education perspectives. We use these tools to help make crucial decisions about regional economic and workforce development issues. You can use these tools to help with strategic and operational aspects of your business.

Please click on any of the links below for more information:

Occupation Overview Report —Outlines occupational growth and hourly earnings broadly within the next 2 years. This report shows where most of the job growth will be and their expected wages. Updated 11/29/11

Jobs by Occupation Report — This report specifically looks at occupation titles, number of jobs in 2011, number of jobs in 2012, change in total, change as a percentage, the number of openings by occupation, annual openings, and the median hourly earnings. A useful tool for jobseekers and employers when determining what occupations will see a rise in openings, or will be experiencing a shortage. Updated 11/29/11

We use Economic Modeling Specialists (EMSI) to provide the most in-depth and current local employment data available. This data can be used by many to research and understand regional employment trends and dynamics. It’s composed of comprehensive information on industries, occupations, demographics — as well as things like occupational skills, education, training, and even the names and size of companies in your region broken down by industry.

If you have a special report to request please email jsteinha@jobforce.org with your request.