Innovation & Flexibility Drive Success in 2020
How West Michigan Works! Pivoted to Make an Impact in 2020 The year 2020 started out with unemployment at a historical low—around 3%. In the blink of an eye, COVID-19 …
All West Michigan Works! service centers will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, Dec. 25, Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1 for the holidays. Our Rockford Service Center will also remain closed to walk-in traffic through Monday, January 6 and will re-open on Tuesday, January 7.
How West Michigan Works! Pivoted to Make an Impact in 2020 The year 2020 started out with unemployment at a historical low—around 3%. In the blink of an eye, COVID-19 …
Get Started on the Path to a Life-Changing, Life-Saving Career Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in the lives of others? Or are you interested in a medical career but not sure …
Congratulations to ACATEC, our 2020 Partner of the Year West Michigan Works! recognizes Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center (ACATEC) as its 2020 Partner of the Year for their commitment to providing accessible …
Congratulations to Perrigo, our 2020 Employer of the Year West Michigan Works! recognizes Perrigo as its 2020 Employer of the Year for its commitment to workforce strategies that increase skills, wages and …
Secure Your Future with Support and Career Training In 2018, Hunter Daniels was unemployed, severely in debt and without a plan for the future. After bouncing from house to house, he moved back …
Michigan manufacturers are a cornerstone of the state’s economy. The National Association of Manufacturers finds that Michigan manufacturers employ about 14% of the state’s workforce. In 2018, manufacturers exported about $55 billion in goods and contributed 19% of the state’s …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Apprenticeships: Work While you Learn in the Health Care Field” use_theme_fonts=”yes” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23c52134″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Editors Note: This is the second in a three-part series about apprenticeships in West Michigan. Part 1: …
Apprenticeships Can Create Lifelong Success Editors Note: This is the first in a three-part series about apprenticeships in West Michigan. Part 2: health care Part 3: manufacturing Apprenticeships date back …
Your Guide to Employment in High-Demand IndustriesIf you’re looking for a job or a new career, West Michigan Works! has a guide to employment in high-demand industries across West Michigan! The Weekly Hot Jobs is …
Serving Those Who Served Wednesday, November 11 is Veterans Day, a day to recognize and honor those who have served in our armed forces. West Michigan Works! is grateful for the service provided by our nation’s heroes. They made us their …