How to Get Noticed on LinkedIn
LinkedIn Profile Tips to Get You Noticed! LinkedIn can be a great tool to use in your job search. Research suggests 95% of hiring managers use the online platform to …
Asking Good Interview Questions Is Key to Making a Good Impression
A good conversation requires active and engaged participants. When an interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions?” be ready with a list of thoughtful questions. This will show your interest …
Get Back To Work West Michigan!
When You’re Ready, We’re Here for You! In the past year, the employment outlook in West Michigan and across the nation has drastically changed. Many individuals are out of work and …
Searching for Work During a Pandemic
Tips for Your Job Search During COVID The COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves through the economy and changed how we live and work. The unexpected dive into virtual services, remote work and new …
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 …
Become an Emergency Medical Technician
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 …
Partner of the Year: Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center
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 …
Employer of the Year: Perrigo
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 …
Scholarships for Training in High-Demand Careers
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 …
Apprenticeships Prepare Workforce for the Future of Manufacturing
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 …
