At this time unemployment claimants as a result of COVID-19, DO NOT have to report in person to a Michigan Works! Agency to register for work.
> Effective March 2, 2021, Michigan Works! can no longer assist individuals with their Unemployment Insurance benefits. The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has inactivated the agreement with Michigan Works! Agencies to provide this service. For all questions regarding Unemployment Insurance benefits, please contact the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency at 1-866-500-0017 or www.michigan.gov/uia Oakland County Michigan Works! staff remains available to assist with job search, training, education, and career exploration needs.
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Business Resources


American Society of Employers

The American Society of Employers (ASE) is a not-for-profit employer association serving Michigan’s Human Resource business community. ASE provides programs and services that enable member organizations to address their most challenging human resource issues.

Automation Alley
Automation Alley is a non-profit business association that drives growth and economic development through a collaborative culture that focuses on workforce and business development initiatives. The Automation Alley region encompasses the City of Detroit and counties of Genesee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne.

Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making.

CareerOneStop Business Center
A major resource for all things employment related. Creating effective job postings, research salaries, job skill identifier. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Fidelity Bonding

Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Michigan Economic Development Corporation is a public-private partnership serving as the state’s marketing arm and lead agency for business, talent and jobs and overall economic growth.

Minority Business Development Agency
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a job-creating agency, leads Federal efforts to promote the growth and global competitiveness of America’s minority business community.

Oakland Community College Economic and Workforce Development
Oakland Community College Economic and Workforce Development offers a variety of programs and services including corporate offerings, facilities usage, short-term training, grant funding, and IT resources.

Oakland County Business Center
One-Stop Center for small businesses providing counseling, training, research and advocacy for new ventures, existing small businesses and innovative technology companies.

Oakland County Planning and Economic Development (OCPED)

Office of Disability Employment Policy
Build a strong, inclusive, workforce.  Office of Disability Employment Policy, United States Department of Labor.

O*NET Toolkit for Business 

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers of Michigan (PTACs)
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) of Michigan enhances national defense and economic development of the State of Michigan by assisting Michigan businesses in obtaining and performing on federal, state and local government contracts.

Pure Michigan Talent Connect
The State of Michigan’s labor exchange, an online marketplace connecting Michigan’s job seekers and employers.

SCORE
 SCORE grows successful small businesses across America, one business at a time. SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.  Supported by the S.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and a network of 13,000 + volunteers, SCORE is able to deliver services at no charge or at very low cost.

Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is  an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.

Small Business Association of Michigan
When small businesses band together through SBAM, they achieve more than they could on their own. SBAM recognizes the challenges of running a successful small business and is dedicated to removing the legislative, regulatory, economic or legal barriers to your success. All of SBAM’s programs and services exist to improve the business climate and conditions in which small businesses operate.

American Staffing Association

State of Michigan Business Services
One-Stop business services and resources.

The Engineering Society of Detroit
ESD promotes and celebrates excellence, innovation, cooperation, professional growth and fellowship in the engineering, scientific and allied professions.  A source for locating technical talent through the ESD job bank.

The United States Department of Labor
Information and services the Department of Labor (DOL) offers employers.

Veterans Services. Hire a Veteran!

Work Opportunity Tax Credit