Grow your Skills with a Training Scholarship!
Get back into the workforce with new skills and knowledge! West Michigan Works! has training scholarship opportunities available for eligible people who need to upskill or earn a credential to find …
Get back into the workforce with new skills and knowledge! West Michigan Works! has training scholarship opportunities available for eligible people who need to upskill or earn a credential to find …
Every year, West Michigan Works! releases a list of the top 100 job opportunities in the region’s high-demand industries—construction/energy, health sciences, information technology, manufacturing and professional/administrative services. They work closely …
Training programs funded by the Going PRO Talent Fund must lead to a credential for a skill that is transferable and recognized by the industry. This creates a highly-skilled workforce …
Technology continues to advance in workplaces across all industries. Companies must continuously upskill their staff in order to keep pace. The Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF) has played a substantial …
High Demand Career Opportunities in Construction and IT High demand industries in West Michigan, like construction and IT, offer great job security, opportunities for growth and strong wages. If you’re …
“Alone We Can Do So Little; Together We Can Do So Much.” – Helen Keller West Michigan Works! understands we cannot address our region’s workforce challenges alone. In a …
An estimated 1.3 million individuals with disabilities call Michigan their home. Over half of these individuals are working-age and have abilities that can add value to the workplace. Unfortunately, individuals …
A career pathway is a plan that helps job seekers gain skills and move up within their field. Pathways help employees grow, take on new responsibilities, be more fulfilled and …
In today’s economy, we regularly hear buzz words like “skilled trade shortages” and “low unemployment rate.” This means employers are hiring, right? Yes, they are! And they are looking for …
People change careers for a variety reasons: career goals and values change; new interests are discovered; financial burdens increase; or priorities shift. If you’re considering a career change, here are …