Lansing, MI jobs, layoffs and employers
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- Programmer Analyst 3 - PowerBuilder DeveloperSamprasoft
- Programmer Analyst 6 - Salesforce DeveloperKaav
- Programmer Analyst 6 - .NET DeveloperKaav
- Marketing CoordinatorNorthern Waters Casino
- Senior Compliance AnalystState of Michigan
- Senior Staff Product Marketing Specialist (Regional - Farmington Hills, MI)Renesas
- Senior Cybersecurity GRC & Compliance Analyst NIST, ATO & System Security PlansRose International
- Accounts Receivable Specialist - Lansing MISmurfit Westrock Company
- Tax Resolution Inside Sales RepresentativeLothamer Tax Resolution
- Inside Sales RepresentativeCarmeuse
Employers hiring most in Lansing
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow11 open roles
- Sparrow Clinton Hospital6 open roles
- Argyle Infotech3 open roles
- Army National Guard Units3 open roles
- Auto-Owners Insurance3 open roles
- Disher3 open roles
- Michigan Farm Bureau3 open roles
- Waldo Solutions3 open roles
- Acturhire2 open roles
- Alten Technology USA2 open roles
Largest employers headquartered in Lansing
- Neogen1,001–5,000 employees
Employee counts with a year are published figures (Wikidata). Other sizes are estimates from our company directory, not payroll counts.
Lansing layoffs
3
Layoff notices, last 12 months
511
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
3
employers
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakkota Integrated SystemsTakes effect Dec 31, 2026 | Clinton County | 67 | Closure | State record | |
| General Motors, LLC Lansing RegionTakes effect Jan 14, 2027 | Eaton, Ingham County | 350 | Mass layoff | State record | |
| Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc.Takes effect Jun 26, 2026 | Ingham County | 94 | Permanent closure | State record |
Colleges in Lansing
| College | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Christian College | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
| Thomas M Cooley Law School | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
Conferences in Lansing
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Lansing. 1 with dates announced.
- MPA Annual Convention & Exposition
Apr 16 to Apr 18, 2027 · Lansing, MI
Paid ticket. Prices not listed on the page.
Where Lansing ranks
Where Lansing placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Best college towns for entry-level and junior jobs49% · of 100
- #1Best cities for entry-level and junior jobs45% · of 100
- #2Best college towns for junior jobs in the Midwest49% · of 51
- #2Best college towns for junior jobs in the Great Lakes49% · of 39
- #3Best cities for junior jobs in the Midwest45% · of 69
- #3Best cities for junior jobs in the Great Lakes45% · of 53
Ingham County outlook: Steady
Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.
- Private-sector jobs up 1.4% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 1.7% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 4.1%, down 0.2 points from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+2,556 jobs), transportation & warehousing (+1,098 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: manufacturing (−1,788 jobs), admin & staffing (−998 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Lansing. Each link goes to the publisher.
- Former Lansing mayor leaves lasting economic legacy, MEDC announces layoffs and other business headlines from across LansingWILX on MSN · Oct 19, 2026
- GM’s Lansing Cadillac plant may build nothing for 18 months, and 350 workers go home in JanuaryMorning Overview on MSN · Oct 19, 2026
- GM’s Lansing Plant May Go Quiet After Cadillac CT5 Production Ends, With 350 Layoffs ReportedYAHOO! · Oct 19, 2026
- Lawsuit alleges Michigan corrections officers recorded inmate giving birthWILX · Oct 12, 2026
Learn and get funded in Lansing
- Which AI skills each kind of job asks for, with the pay premium.
- Your local workforce board and American Job Centers: training vouchers and re-employment help.
- Grants and funding for job seekers, ranked for your state and situation.
- Unemployment benefits by state, if you are between jobs.
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Lansing. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.
Laid off in Michigan? How to file for unemployment in Michigan (steps, weekly amount and the appeal deadline).
- Capital Area Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board
Clinton, Eaton, Ingham
Capital Area Michigan Works! Service Center - Ingram County
Lansing · Comprehensive · 517-492-5500
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Ingham County economy
4.1%
unemployment, Sep 2026
4.3% the month before
139,224
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
282,015
people in Ingham County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$64,354
median household income
Source: Census ACS
44%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
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See your options after a layoffSources: Layoff notices from Michigan’s published record; job counts from our live job board, taken from employers’ own career sites; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers; Census Bureau and BLS for county figures. Michigan unemployment benefits and severance rules.
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