West Michigan Works! has been awarded a $231,000 State Apprenticeship Expansion grant from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). Announced to kick of National Apprenticeship Week, the …
More than 40 educators, business leaders, apprentices, and workforce development professionals gathered for Race 2 Talent™ at the Kent ISD Conference Center, the hum of collaboration was unmistakable on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. This half-day event …
West Michigan Works! announced that its Medical Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program (MARAP) is open, with submissions accepted through September 8, 2025. Now entering its 10th year, MARAP offers a year-long, …
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 …
