All West Michigan Works! service centers will be closed on Wednesday, January 22 due to inclement weather. Explore our website to find virtual services during the closure.
West Michigan Works! recognizes Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch as its 2023 Employer of the Year for its contributions to workforce development, community engagement and the agribusiness industry. The award was …
West Michigan Works! today recognized Muskegon Community Education Center (MCEC) as its 2023 Partner of the Year. This award celebrates MCEC’s collaboration in supporting youth through career exploration and work …
West Michigan Works! announced Walters Gardens, Inc. and staff member Kira Malinina as the recipients of the 2024 Michigan Works! Impact Award for their exceptional contributions to workforce development in …
West Michigan Works! celebrated the culmination of its Ascend Career Readiness Conference from November 13-17. The virtual event, designed for youth aged 15-24, provided career exploration and skill-building opportunities. The …
Over 70 Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) youth, including seven from our Ascend program, engaged in team-building activities on Leadership Day, held on Oct. 23 at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin. Renowned …
West Michigan Works!, the region’s leading workforce development agency, today announced the results from its annual Talent Survey. The insights provide a holistic view of the job market and workforce …
Shanti always knew she wanted to be a CNA when she grew up. As a child she often went to work with her mother, who was a CNA, to play …
Richard is driven to provide for his family. In early 2022 he was struggling to support them while working as a warehouse associate making $17.50 an hour. A decade prior …
The Disability Awareness Resource Team of West Michigan (DART) hosted a disability resource fair on Tuesday, June 27 at the West Michigan Works Grand Rapids NW Service Center. Attendees …
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 …
