Career Exploration

Michigan Top 50 Jobs

This report highlights favorable long-term careers with high growth potential, solid numbers of annual job openings and good wages. Additional occupational forecasts and research are available in Michigan's Online Job Demand, a publication from Michigan's Labor Market Information website.

Career Research and Exploration Resources

• CareerOneStop Occupational Research
  This Occupational Research tool allows you to use a keyword or menu search to find an occupation. Find detailed information on wages, employment trends, skills needed and training opportunities.
• Job & Career Accelerator
  Offered through the Michigan eLibrary, the Job & Career Accelerator is a fully integrated online career guidance system. There is no charge, but registration is required.
• MI Trade School
  Increase your chances of getting a good paying and rewarding job by pursuing a career in skilled trades. Learn about what kinds of jobs there are in skilled trades and decide what type of training is best for you.
• My Next Move
  What do you want to do for a living? Search careers by keyword, industry or interests and training.

K-12 STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Student / Counselor

• Career Matchmaker
  • Learn about which industries need what skills and how to find employers in those industries. If you want to find a career and learn more about occupations based on your skills or desired skills, just click on “Career Matchmaker.” 
• Career Investment Calculator
  • If you're a new high school or college graduate, this is also the place where you can determine the value of your educational investment, just click on “Career Investment Calculator.” 
• Michigan College Access Portal
  • Provides resources and support to students and families in Michigan to help with the transition from high school to college and career. 
• My Dream Explorer
  • My Dream Explorer is available to Michigan K-12 students to provide career information to help them plan for their future by creating an Educational Development plan. Students can contact their counselor or career advisor to obtain a password.