Hiring Detroit Workers

The City of Detroit welcomes and prioritizes working with suppliers who have strong ties to the Detroit community. The City encourages and maximizes employment opportunities involving skilled local residents in the revitalization of Detroit, in publicly funded construction projects or publicly funded demolition/rehabilitation projects.

Suppliers seeking to recruit, hire, and train Detroit residents can connect with the following City-affiliated workforce resources:

Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC) — descmiworks.org
DESC is the City of Detroit's official workforce agency and a member of the Michigan Works! network. For employers, DESC provides no-cost business services including talent recruitment, candidate sourcing and screening, customized training programs for new or existing staff, and labor market data to support workforce planning. Employers can post open positions directly through DESC to reach qualified Detroit talent.

Detroit at Work — detroitatwork.com
Detroit at Work is DESC's jobseeker platform, connecting Detroit residents to employment through nine career centers across the city. It offers job listings, skilled trades and certification training, career advising, resume assistance, and supportive services. Suppliers can use Detroit at Work to tap into a ready pipeline of local candidates prepared for construction, demolition, and rehabilitation project roles.

To speak with DESC about employer services, call 313-876-0674. Jobseekers can reach Detroit at Work at 313-962-WORK (9675).