Please use this Career Scavenger Hunt to help you navigate the following resources.
- Northwest Michigan Works Career Pathways Site - Learn more about career pathways provided by our local employer in Northwest Michigan.
- Build Your Life (BYL) - Provide multiple career paths to success within the construction industry.
- CareerOneStop - Learn about careers, find career information, and locate career resources and advice.
- Char-Em ISD Step up to Success - A guide to career and college readiness in Northwest Michigan.
- Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives - This is your one-stop shop for information and analysis on Michigan’s population, labor market, and more.
- Michigan’s Career Outlook through 2028 - View and download career outlooks by Michigan Prosperity Region through 2026 here.
- Michigan’s Hot 50 through 2028 - This publication highlights Michigan's high-demand, high-wage careers that show a favorable mix of long-term job growth, projected annual job openings, and median wages through 2028.
- Newton's Road Career Investigator for Northwest Michigan - The Career Investigator is designed for 8th-12th grade youth wishing to explore STEM-related careers in our region, and to also be a useful tool for parents, counselors, and other youth mentors that support their career journey in many ways.
- Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) Career Profiles - Describes multiple careers, outlines education and training opportunities in the area, as well as earning potential, daily tasks, and professional/student profiles.
- Northwest Michigan Works Hot Jobs List - Northwest Michigan's growing industries and the jobs they offer are highlighted here.
- O*NET - Detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development, HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!