It's a new year and some businesses in Michigan are still having trouble filling skilled trades positions. Michigan Department of Talent and Economic Development spokesperson Dave Murray says 2017 will be a great year for jobs.

“There's great opportunity in the skilled trades in Michigan. We're seeing shortages across the skilled trades and one of the things that the state and Governor Rick Snyder are working on are making sure our students and parents realize the opportunities for good paying jobs that are there.”

Murray says mitalent.org has nearly 83,000 jobs currently posted and that number continues to rise.