The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity on October 20, 2026 opened Careers in Energy Week by highlighting the state programs and partnerships that route students and adult learners into energy and related skilled-trades careers. Michigan counts more than 133,300 energy-related jobs, according to the release. LEO's Office of Employment & Training supports Employer-Led Collaboratives that bring businesses, educators and workforce partners together to align training with industry demand, an effort the department says has directly contributed to the development of Registered Apprenticeship programs in energy and the skilled trades. The Going PRO Talent Fund separately helps employers train, develop and retain talent. Careers in Energy Week, now in its 13th year, runs October 19-23 and is organized around the Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium, a coalition of more than 50 employers and partner organizations established in 2008. The consortium connects students and job seekers with hands-on experiences, training resources and direct employer connections. "Careers in Energy Week allows us to spotlight the many new and emerging opportunities in this critical Michigan industry," said LEO Director Susan Corbin. "In LEO, we and our partners are focused on making sure Michigan workers have the skills they need to succeed in these in-demand careers while ensuring Michigan businesses have the right-skilled talent they need to improve access to reliable, clean energy for all Michiganders." Career seekers can explore occupations through the state's free Pathfinder tool at Pathfinder.MiTalent.org and search open energy jobs on Pure Michigan Talent Connect at MiTalent.org, the release said.