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—  Career Assistance Program —

Oakland County Michigan Works! Waterford offers professional assistance in career planning and job search support at no cost! Our Career Advisors are equipped with the tools and resources necessary to get you back to work quickly. We also have programs to help with training and tuition assistance. To see if you qualify for one-on-one career advising services, please attend one of our upcoming Career Assistance Program Orientations:

Participants may attend in person or virtually: Space is limited and customers are registered on a first-come come first-served basis. 

  1. In-Person Option

To register, email questions@waterfordmiworks.org with the subject line:
👉 Register for In-Person CAP Orientation
You will receive our address and directions once registered.

  1. Virtual Option

To register, email questions@waterfordmiworks.org with the subject line:
👉 Register for Virtual CAP Orientation
You will receive the Zoom link and instructions after registering

 

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Job seekers are also welcome to use our full-service Career Resource Room – filled with technology and resources to help you explore careers, research labor market trends, locate support services, apply for jobs, and find training opportunities.

Here are some job sites we recommend: 

  1. Oakland County: Hot Jobs
  2. Michigan Jobs: MI Talent Connect
  3. Best Overall: Indeed
  4. Runner-Up, Best Overall: Monster
  5. Best for Employer Research: Glassdoor
  6. Best for Remote Jobs: FlexJobs
  7. Best for Experienced Managers: The Ladders
  8. Best for Startup Jobs: AngelList
  9. Best for Connecting Directly With Recruiters: LinkedIn
  10. Best for Up-to-Date Listings: LinkUp
  11. Best for Recent College Graduates: Scouted
  12. Best for Hourly Workers: Snagajob

 

Michigan Hot 50 Job Outlook through 2030

This publication highlights Michigan’s high-demand, high-wage careers that show a favorable mix of projected long-term job growth, projected annual job openings, and median wages through 2030.

 

Regional Career Outlook through 2030

This publication provides multiple lists of in-demand occupations through 2030 by education and training requirements, as well as highlight the most in-demand STEM occupations for each of Michigan’s Prosperity Regions.

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