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A delegation of East Lansing-based economic developers recently returned from an encouraging visit to Istanbul. Prima Civitas personnel were exploring ways to connect Michigan garment designers and manufacturers with similar interests in Turkey for the benefit of both.

Despite the noticeable strengths of Lansing’s economy, a number of employers struggle with a shortage of qualified I-T workers. Employers and job-seekers alike are hoping a new, multi-million dollar skills initiative—E-Pathways--will help close the gap.

State figures say Michigan schools are retaining more of their veteran K-12 educators, leaving fewer job openings for newcomers.

A new program called ‘Venture for America’ is offering talented college grads the chance to learn entrepreneurialism on the front lines. It also aims to help perk up job creation in some of America’s most economically challenged cities, including Detroit.

An environmental group says Michigan's economy would get a boost if it relied more on renewable energy sources.

A new presidential order is giving many young, undocumented immigrants in mid-Michigan a shot at legal temporary employment.

The "DACA" program, or "‘Delayed Action for Childhood Arrivals," took effect Wednesday. The Obama Administration order applies to young undocumented immigrants who arrived here before the age of 16.

Ramiro Estrada arrived in Lansing as a 12-year old. He would like a job to continue his college education in nursing.

Governor Rick Snyder says Michigan and the rest of the country lost sight of the value of vocational training as young people were encouraged to get four-year college degrees.

Some Michigan college students with doubts about staying in the state are reconsidering Lansing.

Michigan’s monthly unemployment rate dipped slightly in October, and is down almost a full point from where it was at this time last year. It’s still higher than the national average.

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Michigan’s monthly jobless rate remained unchanged from April to May at eight-point-four percent.

Michigan’s monthly unemployment rate jumped slightly to 8.7% as more people are competing for jobs.

In a recent opinion piece in the Lansing State Journal CEO of Capital Area Michigan Works Doug Stites wrote that the 20% funding cuts to his agency come at a critical time when efforts to retrain Michigan workers for in-demand jobs is extremely important. At the same time, a number of taxpayers are skeptical of the publicly funded agency's work.

Michigan’s unemployment rate has edged upward for the third month in a row, hitting 9 percent.

As the university school year winds down, many students are preparing for summer unpaid internships, hoping to improve their employability.The practice of not paying interns has become increasingly widespread.

Today we look at how economic incentives are used in the Lansing area. There is fierce competition out there among cities and communities, not just in Michigan but across the country, to attract new businesses that will bring jobs and economic growth. This competition often gives companies the upper-hand when asking for tax abatements and other incentives from local taxpayers. But just how much should Lansing give up in tax revenue for, say, 1000 new jobs? And once that deal is made, how are the numbers tracked to see if, indeed, those new jobs have materialized? What are the consequences if they don’t?

delegation of East Lansing-based economic developers recently returned from an encouraging visit to Istanbul.

Despite the noticeable strengths of Lansings economy, a number of employers struggle with a shortage of qualified I-T workers. Increasingly, information technology jobs go unfilled for weeks and months. Employers and job-seekers alike are hoping a new, multi-million dollar skills initiativeE-Pathways--will help close the gap.

State figures say Michigan schools are retaining more of their veteran K-12 educators, leaving fewer job openings for newcomers.

A new program is offering talented college grads the chance to learn entrepreneurialism on the front lines. It also aims to help perk up job creation in some of Americas most economically challenged cities, including Detroit.

An environmental group says Michigans economy would get a boost if it relied more on renewable energy sources.

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