Blog tagged as Employment

46% Say 4 Years In College 'Wasn't Worth The Money'

03/04/23 03:51 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
46% Say 4 Years In College 'Wasn't Worth The Money'
Polling released this week shows the university community may have some work convincing the public that the juice from a four-year college degree is worth the squeeze.

NCSL Sees Workforce, Abortion Topping Legislative Agendas

12/07/22 02:36 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
NCSL Sees Workforce, Abortion Topping Legislative Agendas
(Source: MIRS.news, Published 12/06/22) Workforce is the No. 1 issue for legislatures countrywide, but in Michigan, reproductive health will also be a focal point, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Great Lakes Cruising Saw 25% Jump In Traffic; Vessel Sneak Peak

10/17/22 03:15 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Great Lakes Cruising Saw 25% Jump In Traffic; Vessel Sneak Peak
With the last Great Lakes cruising season taking place in 2019, this year saw more than a 25% jump in cruise traffic with nearly 150,000 passenger visits arriving at Great Lakes ports.

Unemployment At Lowest Point Since Pandemic Began

09/15/22 11:14 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Unemployment At Lowest Point Since Pandemic Began
Michigan's unemployment rate for August moved down one-tenth of a percentage point from July to 4.1%, according to data released Wednesday by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB).