Wagner-Peyser Department of Labor (DOL) Proposed Rule Update
In March 2023, West Michigan Works! CEO Jacob Maas testified in front of the House Ways and Means Commitee on the proposed Wagner-Peyser Act Staffing rule from the U.S. Employment …
Jessica Geary Overcomes Employment Barriers
Local partnerships were key to Jessica Geary’s success. Jessica began working with West Michigan Works! career coach Julie Sooy in the Allegan Service Center in August 2022. Jessica had many …
State Leaders Honor Afghani Refugee, Workforce Development Agency and Local Sewing Company in the 2023 Impact Awards
The talent development and employment successes of West Michigan Works! received recognition at the annual Michigan Works! Association Impact Awards. The 2023 Impact Awards ceremony was held at the Radisson …
Employment Hardships and Success for Rachel VanZoest
Securing an education and a career does not always result in long-term success. For Rachel VanZoest, a graduate of Cleary University, facing this hard truth started at the beginning of …
WMW! Career Coach and Talent Development Specialist partnership inspires job seeker
Julie Tarbunas had spent the past few years working outside of the field she earned her degree in and questioning . Burnt out at her unfulfilling job, and afraid of …
2023 Going PRO Talent Fund Awards top $17 Million throughout West Michigan
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced the award of $47 million in statewide funding for the Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF) for fiscal year 2023. West Michigan …
Workforce Training Funds
Build a Skilled Workforce With Training Funds Low unemployment levels mean today’s job-seeker pool is at historically low levels. Yet, employers still have jobs they need to fill. West Michigan …
2022 Annual Report
As 2023 begins, West Michigan Works! (WMW!) publishes its 2022 annual report to reflect on our successes, the accomplishments of our partners and to discover new opportunities for a qualified …
West Michigan Works! Releases Results of 2022 Michigan Talent Survey
West Michigan Works! released the results of its 2022 Michigan talent survey on Dec. 1, 2022. The results of the online survey are helping workforce development teams and employers better …
West Michigan Works! Announces 2022 Employer of the Year
An essential partner and leader in workforce development was recognized this week at the West Michigan Works! 2022 Workforce Development Board annual meeting. Grand Rapids based company OST (Open System …
