Making Our Nation’s Heroes a Priority
Jobs for Veterans The coronavirus pandemic has left many without work. This includes individuals who served in the military. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average unemployment rate …
Guide to Virtual Job Search and Career Exploration
The impact of COVID-19 has left many job seekers looking for work or making career changes. If you’re looking for work, now’s the time to take advantage of virtual job search resources, workshops and events. This virtual …
Getting Back to Work After “Stay Home. Stay Safe.”
As of June 15, Michigan’s governor has eased some of the “Stay Home. Stay Safe.” restrictions and many employers are re-opening their doors. For months, essential workers have been going to work every day to maintain health care services and provide groceries and other necessities. However, hundreds …
Connecting Job Seekers with Careers
Working with a Talent Development Specialist at West Michigan Works!West Michigan Works! offers a variety of free services to job seekers. One of these services is working with a talent development specialist (TDS). Talent development specialists …
A Message from West Michigan Works!
Our Commitment The series of recent events highlighting the routine and perpetual inequities that people of color routinely face have reignited frustrations around the lack of progress in changing these …
A Message from West Michigan Works!
Our Commitment The series of recent events highlighting the routine and perpetual inequities that people of color routinely face have reignited frustrations around the lack of progress in changing these …
Veterans Networking Job Club Goes Virtual
In a time when we can’t gather in groups or meet in-person, West Michigan Works! is still working to connect job seekers with employers who need talent now. They have just had to change the …
Social Media and the Hiring Process
For several years we have been hearing “what you put on the internet lasts forever!” That is true now more than ever—especially when it comes to getting hired. A 2017 CareerBuilder study indicates that 70% of employers …
Getting on the Path to Stability
PATH Program Creates Hope for Participants West Michigan Works! partners with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to help individuals receiving state assistance discover and meet their career needs and …
Employers Are Still Hiring & Supporting Their Community During COVID-19
Employer Highlight: Tech DefendersMany West Michigan employers are finding unique and innovative ways to help other businesses and individuals impacted by the pandemic. Over the next few weeks we’ll share examples of businesses meeting—and helping …
