Congressman Sander Levin

Employment Resources

Our state and nation are going through the worst job crisis since the Great Depression. Whether you are a displaced worker looking for employment, looking to make a career change, or looking for training opportunities to make you more competitive in our changing market, contact my District Office to determine whether we can assist you.

Career Services

Michigan Works
This site contains more than 15,000 new job openings monthly and allows job seekers to post their resume online which will be accessible to more than 40,000 employers.

Employment with the State of Michigan
Learn about employment opportunities with the State of Michigan.

USAJOBS
This is the official site for current federal jobs and employment information. Users can learn about the benefits of federal employment, and search for federal job openings.

Worker Retraining

No Worker Left Behind
The No Worker Left Behind free tuition program is an opportunity to prepare the state’s workforce for success in this changing economy.

Trade Adjustment Assistance - TAA
TAA is a program of the US Department of Labor that provides a variety of reemployment services and benefits to workers who have lost their jobs or suffered a reduction of hours and wages as a result of increased imports or shifts in production outside the US.

Workforce Investment Act - WIA
WIA provides increased flexibility for state and local officials to establish broad-based labor market systems using federal job training funds for adults, dislocated workers and youth.

Unemployment Resources

Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency - UIA
The Michigan UIA has several resources available to assist the unemployed in obtaining unemployment insurance compensation during their search for employment. Under the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act, an additional $25 will be added to beneficiaries weekly payments and individuals can receive benefits for a maximum of 72 weeks.

(Updated June 20, 2009)