New Detroiters: Job Seekers

Make Detroit Home: Job Seekers

Build Your Career in Detroit

Detroit is growing—are you ready to grow with it?

The Make Detroit Home: Job Seekers program is designed for workers and families relocating to take on unique roles in Detroit’s fast-growing industries. From innovation and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, technology, and the skilled trades, opportunity is on the rise.

This is your chance to step into a role, a community, and a city that’s actively building the future.

Why Detroit?

Detroit employers are hiring, industries are evolving, and key sectors are expanding. From fast-growing startups to healthcare roles, to skilled trades workers in high-demand fields, Make Detroit Home: Job Seekers helps close critical gaps, while fueling long-term economic growth. If you’re looking for a place where your work is needed and valued, Detroit delivers.

Your people are here, opportunity is here, and the kind of life you’ve been dreaming about is possible–only in Detroit. You can make an impact on the world–in your career and in your community-and still kick back to enjoy your life, all courtesy of the 3-1-3. Get a front row seat to world-class art, musical genius, world-renown architecture, and sports contenders on every corner–plus a table or a ticket at the hottest spot in town, all without sacrificing accessible home ownership or a great quality of life. Detroit isn’t just one of the ‘coolest places to visit’ according to Travel & Leisure; it’s an even better place to build a life. As Vogue says, “Detroit is having a major moment.” This is your sign to not let it pass you by.

What You'll Receive

🤝 Built-In Community & Connections - Participants will be invited to join one curated Community Event Series aligned with their interests and goals upon touching down in Detroit. Each is designed to grow participants’ local networks and community connections, so its never been faster to feel right at home. Programs include access to community events, VIP Detroit experiences, industry-specific opportunities, and more. The Community Event Series options to select from include:

🏙 A Warm Introduction to Your Best Detroit Life - All participants will be enrolled in a one-year Welcome Program designed to increase engagement in your city, and amplify your quality of life right here at home. Benefits include:

*May be subject to change or exchange for equivalent community engagement opportunities.

💰 Financial Support to Live & Work in Detroit - To support your next chapter in Detroit, selected participants will receive meaningful funding to support their relocation or invest in their future in Detroit.

What You'll Find Here

With strong employer networks, industry momentum, unmatched culture, and a growing community, Make Detroit Home: Job Seekers helps you not only relocate—but stay, grow, and build your brightest future right here in the 3-1-3.