Chris Holman talks with Luke Bunge, Economic Analyst with DTMB (Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget). Below are highlights of the data, but listen in to hear discussion on this great information.

For a comprehensive report of Michigan’s labor market changes over the month of December, please see the Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives’ (LMISI) Key Labor Market and Economic Metrics report.

In addition, Michigan’s Long-Term Unemployed study analyzes this particular portion of the state’s labor market today and over the past 15 years. This study also sheds light on which occupational categories are more associated with long-term unemployment, as well as highlighting job opportunities both today and in the future for these individuals.

Finally, for a study of employers’ current job vacancies please see the 2015 Michigan Job Vacancy Survey. This study analyzes the demand side of the state’s labor market by looking at the number and characteristics of current job vacancies offered in the second quarter of 2015. Information collected in this report could improve the workforce knowledge and decision-making of employers, policymakers, educators, and job seekers.