What else does West Michigan Works do?
Your first visit to a Michigan Works! service center might have been to register for work. Now that you’re registered for work and receiving unemployment benefits, it’s time to jump …
Changing the face of the IT sector
West Michigan’s IT industry is one of the fastest growing in the nation. With a growth rate +6.5% over the national average, employers are concerned about finding enough talent to …
Opportunity Knocks—Open The Door with an Apprenticeship
IT Apprenticeship is a win-win for local employer and employee Last year, Community West Credit Union realized they needed to add a Help Desk Specialist to their IT Team. At …
5 ways to stay productive between jobs
It’s really easy to get discouraged or depressed during your job search. Here are five ways to keep your job search upbeat and successful. Connect with past co-workers. Let them …
How do I file for unemployment?
There are two steps to apply for unemployment insurance: 1) file a claim for unemployment and 2) register to work. Here’s an overview of how to file a claim with …
From bleak to bright future
D’Angelo Green will graduate from Muskegon Heights High School Academy with a very bright future. But the outlook hasn’t always been so positive. A bleak future At the start of …
How do I register for work?
There are two steps to filing for unemployment insurance. Your first step is to file a claim for unemployment insurance. Your second step is to register for work with a …
Shake Hands With Non-Traditional Pathways to Talent
Non-Traditional Ways to Develop Talent Pipelines & Diversify Your Workforce It seems these days everyone is talking about how unemployment rates across the country are at a historical low. While …
Ask the Career Coach: Mark
Have you seen our monthly series on Facebook, Ask a Career Coach? We’re traveling to our service centers to sit down with a career coach LIVE to give you a …
Warm Hearts, Capable Hands
by Jane Kreha, Director of Marketing West Michigan Works! and its program partner, Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI), graduated two classes of Certified Nurse Aids (CNAs) this May. In …
