S6 Ep.10 - Jonathan Smith, Senior Chief Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
From The Michigan Opportunity by Michigan Economic Development Corporation
March 25, 2026 · 34 min
About this episode
The episode features Jonathan Smith discussing Michigan's economic transition and the role of LEO in supporting workers and communities.
Powering Michigan’s Transition: How LEO is Shaping the Future of Work and Industry We sit down with Jonathan Smith, Senior Chief Deputy Director at the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and explore how Michigan is navigating one of the most significant economic transitions in its history. Jonathan leads the Community and Worker Economic Transition Office, with a focus on helping workers, communities, and businesses adapt to major industry shifts—from energy evo...
People in this episode
Guest: Jonathan Smith
Topics covered
- economic transition
- labor
- industry shifts
- worker support
- community development
Keywords
- Michigan
- economic transition
- labor
- industry
- worker support
- community
- business
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Places: Michigan
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