More than 8,100 students from across West Michigan explored hands-on career experiences during MiCareerQuest on May 20 at DeVos Place, connecting directly with employers and educators representing the region’s high-demand …
Students participating in the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program through the West Michigan Works! Ascend program were recognized for leadership, career readiness and workforce development skills during Youth Solutions’ …
West Michigan Works! has launched the Career Exploration Events website to help students, their parents and guardians, and teachers easily access upcoming career exploration events across the region. The tool, developed as an initiative of the West Michigan Works! Industry Talent Councils, is designed to be a centralized resource for connecting …
Dozens of West Michigan tech professionals are celebrating National Computer Science Education Week Dec. 8–17 by volunteering in third- through fifth-grade classrooms to teach the basics of coding and inspire …
More than 90 manufacturers across West Michigan will host more than 150 student tours this fall as part of Discover Manufacturing Week 2025. The initiative, led by Discover Manufacturing – …
A six-week summer program is expanding to provide more West Michigan youth with a blend of career preparation opportunities. Facilitated by Ascend at West Michigan Works!, the Summer Youth Career …
MiCareerQuest, West Michigan’s largest hands-on career exploration event, returns on Wednesday, March 20, at DeVos Place Convention Center, 303 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids. Nearly 9,000 students from …
West Michigan Tech Talent is calling on tech professionals to volunteer as mentors for the upcoming {MI}Code Experience, taking place December 9-18. This program introduces third- through fifth-grade students to …
Employer registration for Discover Manufacturing Week is now open through August 30. Facilitated by West Michigan Works! and scheduled from October 28 through November 8, Discover Manufacturing Week allows the …
Over 8,000 middle and high school students across West Michigan had the opportunity to experience more than 300 high-demand careers first-hand at this year’s MiCareerQuest. Held at the DeVos Place …
