Dunn Paper, an icon and prominent employer in Port Huron, announced it’s closing its doors for good just shy of its 100th birthday.

The proposed Wagner-Peyser Act change means the federal government wants to change how certain workforce development agencies are funded, taking local control away and consolidating that control at the state level.

Child care centers across Southeast Michigan are getting some extra help from their local Michigan Works! offices amid ongoing staffing shortages.

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Oakland County’s efforts to provide experienced workers for local businesses just got a hefty boost.

A big change is coming for people in Michigan filing for unemployment.

Some businesses are having trouble opening again after the COVID pandemic restrictions loosened.

LANSING, Mich. – Critical food and agriculture jobs are opening throughout Michigan largely due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Economic Opportunity are collaborating with Pure Michigan Talent Connect and Michigan Works! Food and agriculture employers can file open positions with this form from Pure Michigan Talent Connect to spread awareness of critical jobs that need to be filled. Job seekers can connect with Michigan Works! or Pure Michigan Talent Connect to view available job openings.

If you want to apply for unemployment in Michigan during this coronavirus crisis, click here to do so online or call 866-500-0017. File for unemployment online here. Or call 866-500-0017Filing online is fastest, state saysMichigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) said due to the tremendous call volume, certain callers may receive a busy signal. The UIA is urging people to apply online. Filing online remains the fastest way for Michiganders to apply for unemployment benefits.

Local 4 has heard from many who are furious the phones are always busy and filing online is too slow. RELATED: State: Filing online is fastest way for Michiganders to apply for unemployment benefitsNow the Unemployment Insurance Agency has been working overtime themselves to fix the problem. If you want to apply for unemployment in Michigan during this coronavirus crisis, click here to do so online or call 866-500-0017. File for unemployment online here. Filing online remains the fastest way for Michiganders to apply for unemployment benefits.

Changes coming to the way unemployment is filedPublished: March 25, 2020, 5:23 pmIt was a surge in applications the state of Michigan didn’t see coming.

iStock/RBFriedMore than 100 companies are looking to hire at the ACCESS Autumn Job Fair in Dearborn on Wednesday. Organized by ACCESS, in collaboration with the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) and Michigan Works!, the event will feature public and private institutions, and thousands of jobseekers with an array of skills and expertise. Here's what to know:When: Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Where: Ford Community & Performing Arts Center (15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, Michigan 48126)What to bring: Job seekers are encouraged to come dressed in business attire. Bring your resumes and portfolios! of Health & Human Services Michigan Dept.