Shiawassee County, MI jobs, unemployment and layoffs
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Show me jobs near meShiawassee County economy
4.2%
unemployment, Sep 2026
4.5% the month before
31,180
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
68,061
people in Shiawassee County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$64,464
median household income
Source: Census ACS
30%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
Shiawassee 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 0.8% from 2022 to 2025
- Population down 0.5% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 4.2%, down 0.3 points from a year ago
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Shiawassee County. Each link goes to the publisher.
- Tech leaders, higher ed & workforce Strategists convene in Flint for forum on AI data centers, water and local jobsThe Courier News · Oct 20, 2026
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Shiawassee County layoffs
2
Layoff notices, last 12 months
138
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
2
employers
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugged LinerTakes effect Mar 19, 2027 | Shiawassee County | 90 | Company closure | State record | |
| General Shale, d/b/a Michigan BrickTakes effect Apr 27, 2026 | Shiawassee County | 48 | Facility closure | State record |
Employers hiring most in Shiawassee County
Employers with the most open professional roles in this county’s cities. The county is taken from each job’s city, so roles with no city are not counted.
- Baker College2 open roles
- CIE Newcor1 open role
- NCG Cinema1 open role
- Simplot Company Foundation1 open role
- Tractor Supply1 open role
Colleges in Shiawassee County
| College | City | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker College | Owosso | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Shiawassee County. 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).
- GST Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board
Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola
GST Michigan Works! Shiawassee Service Center, A Proud Partner of the America
Owosso · Comprehensive
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Cities in Shiawassee County
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See your options after a layoffSources: Census Bureau and BLS (county unemployment is not seasonally adjusted); layoff notices from Michigan’s published record; job counts from our live job board; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers. Michigan unemployment benefits and severance rules.
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