All West Michigan Works! service centers will be closed Friday, July 4, for Independence Day. Explore our website to find resources during the closure.
Forty-nine employers across West Michigan have been awarded a combined total of $4.1 million through Cycle 2 of the Michigan Going PRO Talent Fund. Cycle 2 funding for the fiscal …
Hospitality service provider Creative Dining Services knew that accessing Going PRO Talent Fund training dollars would open opportunities for upskilling and improved employee retention. When Corporate Culinary Training Coordinator Jay …
West Michigan Works! has been awarded a $120,000 Caring for MI Future (ARPA) grant to implement its new Early Care and Education Apprenticeship program. This initiative aims to develop a …
West Michigan Works! was honored at the White House on October 23 for its leadership in promoting and expanding Registered Apprenticeships. As part of the ceremony, West Michigan Works! Apprenticeships …
Apprenticeship offers benefits for both employer and worker: Employers can develop their future workforce, and individuals get a paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally recognized credential. It’s …
Now more than ever, the medical field needs compassionate and empathetic people. If you have thought about a career in health care, now is a great time to get started. …
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 …
Training programs funded by the Going PRO Talent Fund must lead to a credential for a skill that is transferable and recognized by the industry. This creates a highly-skilled workforce …
