The State of Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced their commitment to AI, with their AI and the Workforce Plan.
LEO released the AI and the Workforce Plan to take advantage of the opportunities for growth presented by widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. In the next 5 to 10 years, AI is expected to reshape up to 2.8 million jobs in the state.
The AI plan is built on three pillars:
- Invest in skill development for the AI economy.
- Understand and guide the workforce landscape for knowledge and skilled trade workers.
- Enable businesses to adapt to the AI economy.
AI can boost Michigan’s economic competitiveness, but many small and medium-sized businesses lack the resources to adopt it effectively. By providing support like technical assistance and shared tools, Michigan can help these businesses grow, innovate and create jobs — ensuring they play a key role in the state’s AI-driven future.
According to the report, if Michigan takes the lead in developing AI strategy, infrastructure and workforce training, the state could gain up to $70 billion in economic impact and create 130,000 good-paying jobs.
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For more information on LEO’s AI and the Workforce Plan: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/news/2025/05/29/ai-and-the-workforce-plan-will-create-jobs-invest-in-workforce-and-enhance-economic-growth
