The Michigan economy has been terrible for a while now, and one way that the state is trying to improve the situation for workers is through No Worker Left Behind (NWLB). From the website:
No Worker Left Behind (NWLB) is Governor Granholm’s vision for accelerating the transition of thousands of workers into good-paying jobs by providing up to two years worth of free tuition at any community college, university, or other approved training provider to gain the skills and credentials for new careers in high-demand occupations, emerging industries, or to start a business. The program will expand on job training and education services currently available to job seekers through Michigan Works! Service Centers.
You may be eligible for this program if you are currently unemployed; have been terminated or laid off; or are employed but have a family income of $40,000 or less per year. The website offers an easy-to-use map of the state that provides users with high demand occupations and job outlooks by county.
Check out the high demand jobs for professional writers in Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Lansing areas:
Allegan and Kent Counties
- Editors
- Graphic designers
- Public relations specialists
- Writers and authors
City of Detroit
- Computer software engineers, applications
- Computer support specialists
- Network systems and data communications analysts
Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties
- Media and communication workers
- Public relations specialists
- Writers and authors
I am glad to see that there is still a demand for professional writers in a state with one of the worst economies. If you are eligible for No Worker Left Behind, check your county to see what jobs and support are available for you.
