Labor Market Analysis of the Western Upper Peninsula

Creating a vibrant regional economy in the Western Upper Peninsula requires the right mix of workers, jobs and wages. Join us for a presentation covering current labor market conditions for our region, demographic trends that impact economic development, and how the Western Upper Peninsula compares to other regions. This presentation will be of interest to members of local government, economic development and workforce development professionals, employers and anyone interested in the labor market in the Western Upper Peninsula.

Topics to be covered
• Current population trends (including migration patterns).
• Recent labor force trends.
• Industry composition of the economy in terms of employment and wages.
• Growing/declining industries.
• Workers commuting patterns.
• Workers characteristics: Age, gender, race/ethnicity, earnings, industry.
• Occupational wage differentials in Western U.P.

Speakers:
Leonidas Murembya, Ph. D.
Regional Research Coordinator

Eric Guthrie
Michigan’s State Demographer

Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives
Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB)