Gov. Whitmer announces 27K new jobs to the 2024 fiscal year

MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) – New data released from the state of Michigan shows that 27,000 jobs have been added to the 2024 fiscal year.

The data comes from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB).

Data showcases that the construction sector was up 6.6% for the year, adding 13,000 jobs. Michigan has had more than 200,000 people working in construction since March, a level not previously reached in more than 20 years, according to the state.

DTMB also listed some key points on the overall economy in Michigan:

• Named a national leader in battery and clean energy race, with $21.3 billion in projects, 16,600+ jobs created, 167,000 jobs projected.

• Announced over 40,000 new good-paying auto jobs building cars, components, and batteries.

• Established the Growing Michigan Together Council to create a plan to grow Michigan’s population, including identifying a population goal by 2050.

• Secured $500 million for the Make it in Michigan Fund to continue competing with other states and nations to bring home advanced manufacturing projects.

• Signed a budget with funds to support Michigan’s current and future workforce, including specialized economic assistance to business locating or expanding in Michigan, building vibrant neighborhoods and downtowns, and more affordable housing.

• Established an Innovation Fund to launch hundreds of new Michigan-based companies, creating thousands of jobs.

• Worked to establish Michigan as the #1 state for energy sector job growth, automotive industry and electric vehicle investments.

• Brought Michigan construction jobs to a 22-year high.

• Won $1 billion in federal funding for clean hydrogen hub, creating thousands of good-paying jobs and building on Michigan’s manufacturing leadership.

• Announced a $50 million partnership to build Michigan’s defense manufacturing workforce.

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