Building your career at Michigan begins with knowing the right resources — here are three, to help you get started. The first one helps you through the steps you need to facilitate your professional growth. The second, the Career Path Navigator, illustrates real career paths that people have taken at the University of Michigan. The third is designed to assist the partners of U‑M faculty or staff members with a variety of job search resources. Additional Resources links to a compilation of valuable Web sites.
Resources for Career Development
University Human Resources provides resources for Career Development including career self-assessment, university resources, job search tools and career planning information.
Career Path Navigator
Designed as a general guide to assist in your personal career planning, the Career Path Navigator shows how positions at U‑M relate to other careers in the university. It helps to show the potential career path for a specific job. Additionally, you can see actual career transitions (promotions as well as transitioning careers) made by university staff members.
Resources for Partners
Whether you are considering a move to the University of Michigan or you are already in the Ann Arbor area, University Human Resources provides job search information and resources for partners of U‑M faculty or staff members.
The Office of the Provost also provides Dual Career Services to assist partners of tenure-track and tenured faculty.
External Candidate Resources
Central Office
201 N. Washington, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 30652
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 373-2062
(800) 292-4200
(517) 335-5140
Detroit Regional Office
Cadillac Place
3038 W. Grand Blvd.
Suite 4-450
Detroit, MI 48202-6038
(313) 456-1646
(313) 456-1645
The MCB provides services to help visually impaired individuals gain employment.
3810 Packard Rd.
Suite 170
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 677-1125
(877) 901-9195
MRS provides services to assist individuals with disabilities succeed in the workplace.
304 Harriet St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-9814
Michigan Works offers services to individuals who are currently underemployed, unemployed or looking for a career change.
1100 Victors Way #10
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-5220
(734) 973-6779
The Women's Center provides low-cost group and individual Job Coaching services for women.
5577 Whittaker Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
229 W Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1900 Harris Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 482-4110
https://www.ypsilibrary.org/services/in-our-libraries/computer-classes/
https://www.ypsilibrary.org/interests/job-seekers-skill-builders/
The Ypsilanti District Library offers free group, 1:1, and self-guided online computer courses. The library also has events for job seekers and skill building.
Connects adults interested in gaining education levels equal to high school graduates with area resources.
3941 Research Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 971-0277
(734) 971-0826
The AACIL offers a variety of employment services for individuals with disabilities.
343 S. Fifth Ave. (Downtown Library)
2359 Oak Valley Dr. (Pittsfield Branch)
2713 Plymouth Rd. (Northeast Branch)
3000 Huron Pkwy. (Traverwood Branch)
3090 E. Eisenhower Pkwy. (Malletts Creek Branch)
2503 Jackson Ave. (West Branch)
(734) 327-4200
Microsoft Office, Mac, Job Search and Internet classes are available at the AADL. A library card/membership is not required. Registration is not required. And the classes are available at no charge. Go to aadl.org/classes for the schedule.
330 E. Liberty St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 764-6005
The CEW offers individual counseling and presents a broad array of career development workshops. Topics include the art of networking; interviewing tips and business etiquette; resume and cover preparation, career decision-making and the art of negotiation.
(734) 282-7171
Certified Work Force Development Professionals connects Michigan job seekers with an assortment of no-cost community employment resources.
2245 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 769-0209
(734) 769-0224
The JFS Career Services center offers resume writing and job placement assistance, vocational skill assessments, job counseling and occupational skills training for job seekers.