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Lansing’s most vital asset is the Talented Workforce

$39,936 = average wage per job in the Lansing MSA
$43,889 = average wage per US job

Median Household Income

 

2005-2009 Estimate	Lansing MSA	Michigan	U.S.
Per Capita Income	$24,921	$25,172	$27,041
Median Household Income	$50,130	$48,700	$51,425
Median Family Income	$64,531	$60,635	$62,363

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey

Union Makeup

Although our history of union membership has sometimes been a barrier to attracting businesses, membership numbers have dropped in recent years.

• Currently about 19.5% of total workforce belong to a union

• Relatively flat membership levels since 1986

• Trend of decline since 2005

Workforce Training Resources

As the economic turmoil of recent years has proven, the world is an extremely dynamic place — and the skills needed for success are equally dynamic. LEAP’s ongoing workforce training can help your business create the workforce of the future.

Ongoing workforce training is critical and there are a number of local resources that can help the Greater Lansing area maintain our position in the global workforce.

Capital Area Michigan Works!

Recognized nationally as the largest and most progressive workforce development association in the country, Michigan Works! offers assistance to both employers and job seekers. Operated throughout the state of Michigan, this program has a local focus and offers training at each location designed to meet the needs of the area workforce.

Lansing Community College (LCC)

A leader in education and training for over 40 years, LCC offers a wide variety of on-campus classes and can also create customized programs to meet the specific training and educational needs of local businesses. These classes can be delivered at LCC, on site or online.

LCC’s Business and Community Institute offers business-focused courses, programs and seminars that can help your business meet employees’ professional development and education needs. A variety of credit, non-credit and continuing education unit (CEU) options are available.

MSU Executive Development Training Programs

Run through the Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at Michigan State University, noncredit programs help skill-intensive organizations and develop leadership skills. Both open-enrollment and customized professional development programs are available

Michigan New Jobs Training Program - MEDC

Administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, this program is available to companies who meet at least two of the following requirements:

• Demonstrate a need for high-skill training
• Invest in Michigan through the purchase of equipment/property
• Create and/or retain high-wage/high-skill jobs
• Require training to compete for 21st century industries such as:
  • Advanced manufacturing or materials
  • Life sciences
  • Technology
  • Homeland security and/or defense
  • Alternative energy