Recruitment

• A large pool of pre-screened applicants
• Training/information on how to generate your own searches using the Michigan Talent Bank, accessing thousands of resumes
• Opportunities to recruit applicants through participation in Job Fairs, and small group presentations, scheduled at your convenience
• Information on Tax Credits and Bonding
• Michigan Works! Applicant interview facilities, if you prefer not to interview at your site
• Information on business start-up and expansion services, and business counseling
• Information on workforce training programs
• Valuable labor market information
• Linkages to community resources to meet the needs of your workforce
• Testing and assessment services
  

MICHIGAN TALENT BANK
To save you time and money, the State of Michigan implemented this Internet-based system.

• Access and search for qualified candidates
• Post your job openings
• Explore/access labor market trends and information, including industry wage rates

TAX CREDITS AND BONDING
A variety of tax credits are available to employers who hire individuals who meet certain criteria, including:

• Short-term welfare recipients
• Veterans (family member receiving Food Stamps)
• Food Stamp recipients 18 – 24 years of age
• “Summer” Youth
• Residents of a federally designated Empowerment Zone
• Enterprise Community or Renewal Community
• Individuals with a physical or mental disability
• Ex-Felons
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients
• Obtain Fidelity Bonding for individuals who cannot be commercially bonded for any reason