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West Michigan Works! has been awarded a $120,000 Caring for MI Future (ARPA) grant to implement its new Early Care and Education Apprenticeship program. This initiative aims to develop a …
Daniel Dennison, an Army veteran with five years of service, faced significant challenges transitioning back into the community after his release from prison. Navigating an unfamiliar job search process, Daniel’s …
West Michigan Works! was honored at the White House on October 23 for its leadership in promoting and expanding Registered Apprenticeships. As part of the ceremony, West Michigan Works! Apprenticeships …
Jessica Kreason began her career journey when she sought out West Michigan Works! and the state’s PATH program after applying for Family Independence Program (FIP) benefits through the Department of …
West Michigan Works! announced that 94 regional employers have been awarded $4.8 million in the Going PRO Talent Fund 2024 Cycle 2 grants. The awards will support the training of …
Roskam Foods applied for financial support through the Going Pro Talent Fund to create new training initiatives. They were assisted by West Michigan Works! Business Solutions Representative Carol Distel throughout …
Over 8,000 middle and high school students across West Michigan had the opportunity to experience more than 300 high-demand careers first-hand at this year’s MiCareerQuest. Held at the DeVos Place …
Johnny Baptiste came from Haiti to Michigan seeking a better life for himself and his family. But doing so meant overcoming significant barriers to success, finding a quality work opportunity …
Leaders with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) and West Michigan Works! agency announced today the state has surpassed Michigan’s first-year campaign goal of recruiting and upskilling at least 1,000 …
West Michigan Works! has released its 2024 HotJobs! List, highlighting the top 100+ jobs in the region’s high-growth industries. According to the report, nearly half of the top high-demand jobs …
