LANSING — A new report ranks Michigan 4th in the nation for workforce. The ranking from Site Selection Magazine’s new workforce report moves Michigan up two spots from its previous ranking of 6th.
“Michigan’s talented workers are moving our state forward and putting us in the lead as one of the best states for businesses to expand and create good-paying jobs,” said Governor Whitmer. “Site Selection Magazine’s new rankings show the world what is already clear to Michiganders: our state is open for business and on the move. With our talented workers, companies can build better, more innovative products. I’m proud of the work we’ve done to create opportunity and expand our talent pipeline. Let’s keep working together to grow our economy, create jobs, and help more families ‘make it’ in Michigan.”
According to a release from the Whitmer administration, Michigan moved up two spots from the 2025 Regional Rankings, highlighting the state’s emphasis on workforce and talent development. Governor Whitmer has made historic investments to help over 100,00 Michiganders get the skills they need for good-paying jobs through Michigan Reconnect, offering any Michigander 25 an older tuition-free associate’s degree or skills training certificate, and the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, lowering the cost of college by thousands for over 62,000 Michigan students. Thanks to the Governor’s work, the number of Michiganders with a postsecondary degree or credential has increased from 45% to 52%.
“For many years we’ve reported stories documenting the depth and breadth of workforce talent and talent development in Michigan,” said Adam Bruns, editor in chief of Site Selection. “We’ve also seen the infrastructure for workforce development evolve, helped by organizations such as the Research Universities for Michigan coalition, workforce-oriented institutions such as Kettering University, strong workforce data monitoring by groups such as the Detroit Regional Partnership and MEDC, and candid input from organizations such as Business Leaders for Michigan.”
