When Nate Vander Zwaag first connected with West Michigan Works! through a fellow contractor, he was looking for ways to strengthen his company’s workforce. What he found was a long-term …
West Michigan Works! announced that 100 employers across the region have been awarded $6,417,692.49 in Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF) training dollars for Cycle 1 2026. This is 26% of the statewide allocation and 22% of …
What began as a workforce development partnership between Mahle Engine Components USA and West Michigan Works! to address talent retention ultimately became a partnership with Hilite International to keep more than 30 high-skilled people employed and a Muskegon Heights …
West Michigan Works! has named Literacy Center of West Michigan as its 2025 Partner of the Year. The award recognizes the nonprofit’s commitment to adult literacy, workforce readiness and economic mobility across …
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 …
A group of West Michigan nonprofits has received $73,860 in state workforce training funds through the Going PRO Talent Fund’s Employer-Led Collaborative (ELC) award. The SOURCE, in partnership with Kent …
Targeted recruitment efforts and strategic partnerships can drive significant progress in the EV industry, paving the way for future advancements and opportunities. LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc., a prominent player in …
West Michigan Works! announced Hackley Community Care and its staff member Shelondrea Johnson as the recipients of the 2025 Michigan Works! Impact Award for their outstanding commitment to workforce development. …
West Michigan Works! has named University of Michigan Health-West its 2024 Employer of the Year, recognizing its dedication to workforce development, innovative training programs, and commitment to creating a supportive …
West Michigan Works! announced that 94 regional employers have been awarded $4.8 million in the Going PRO Talent Fund 2024 Cycle 2 grants. The awards will support the training of …
