EMPLOYERS
Talent awaits.
JOB SEEKERS
Opportunity knocks.
West Michigan Works!
West Michigan Works! is part of the statewide Michigan Works! system, serving the employers and job seekers of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.
In partnership with employers, educators, economic developers and community organizations, we work to create a qualified workforce that meets our region’s current and future talent needs and fuels our shared economic future.
OUR COMMITMENT: Recent events highlighting the routine and perpetual inequities that people of color continue to face have reignited new frustrations about the lack of progress we’ve made in changing systems that perpetuate prejudice, bias and inequity.
Medical Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program
We are now accepting applications of interest for the Medical Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program (MARAP).
MARAP combines classroom learning (tuition-free!), simulation learning and work experience. Graduates earn a medical assistant certificate of completion and
U.S. Department of Labor completion of apprenticeship and qualify to earn a registered medical assistant certification, a nationally recognized credential.
Is MARAP right for you? You can learn more about the apprenticeship program at one of our upcoming information sessions!
You May Be Able to Expunge a Prior Conviction
Do you have a prior criminal conviction?
Is your conviction preventing you from finding a job or starting a career?
The Clean Slate law makes it possible for more people to petition for an expungement. An expungement removes convictions from your public criminal record.
Join our Team!
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vacation & Sick Time
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Pension Benefits
West Michigan's Hot Jobs! List
100
NUMBER OF HIGH-DEMAND JOBS
5
FASTEST-GROWING INDUSTRIES
$13 - $89
AVG STARTING SALARY RANGE
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