The SEMCA Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) One Workforce Industry Infinity team has developed career pathways tailored to specific high-demand occupations, emphasizing short-term training credentials in Cybersecurity, Transportation, and Advanced Manufacturing. Data was pulled in 2023 to create these pathways which serve as valuable resources for workforce planning, career counseling, and program development.
Download the full guide by clicking here or download each individual career pathway below:
Funding is available to support the cost of education for individuals based on income:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement household grocery budgets.
The creation of an Industry Infinity Supply Chain training model involves incorporating a diverse array of credentials, microcredentials, and customized training programs.This approach enables both pre- and post-hires to obtain skills and education, paving the way toward earning a degree or a promotion. For those seeking a registered apprenticeship program, information is available at miapprenticeship.org.
Download the full guide by clicking here or download each individual career pathway below:
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT RESOURCES
Supportive resources and legal protections are available to career seekers and employees.
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), protects job seeker and employee rights and prevents eligible employers from discriminating against qualified job applicants and employees with a disability or disabilities. ADA only applies to state and local government employers and private employers with 15 or more employees.
- Applicants and employees have the right to choose whether or not to disclose a disability.
- To be protected under the ADA during the hiring process, applicants must meet the job requirements and be able to complete essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) provides support to develop customized workforce solutions for businesses and individuals with disabilities to develop a diverse and inclusive workforce that unites businesses and individuals with disabilities toward a common good.
- Individuals with current or previous justice system involvement are eligible to compete for most jobs. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides guidelines for employers to ensure employment decisions protect the civil rights of individuals.
- Employers may request to review candidate’s criminal or public records. Michigan’s Clean Slate Act supports expungement of certain types of misdemeanors or felony records.
- Veteran Employment Services provides career services to eligible veterans to reduce or eliminate barriers into the workforce.
- The VA Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides support to Service members to transition to civilian life including employment resources.
- Veterans may be eligible for funding opportunities to assist in career development through education:
- Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant: Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants | Federal Student Aid
- Post 9/11 GI Bill: Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
- Over VA education benefits: Other VA Education Benefits | Veterans Affairs
- Eligible Veterans may be able to apply knowledge and skills earned during military service to education required to obtain credentials. Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) is designed to establish policies to support transition of military members into government employment.
- Presidential Innovation Fellows
- Government Services
- United States Digital Corps
- U.S. Census Bureau
- SMART Scholarships-for-Service > Guaranteed employment
GOVERNMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
Career Support
CareerOneStop is the flagship career, training, and job search website for the U.S. Department of Labor. The website serves job seekers, businesses, students, and career advisors with a variety of free online tools, information and resources.
Funding is available to support the cost of education for individuals based on income:
- Federal Pell Grant: Federal Pell Grants | Federal Student Aid
- Federal Grant Programs attachment
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement household grocery budgets.
LABOR MARKET REPORTS
The Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) provides quarterly and annual labor market analysis reports for southeast Michigan, as well as supports the development of occupation profiles. For more information regarding labor market reports or occupation profiles, please contact info@WINintelligence.org.
Career Pathways by Workforce Intelligence Network is licensed under CC BY 4.0
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