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 …
Local workforce development professional Amanda Balcom has been recognized with a Michigan Works! Shining Star award from the Michigan Works! Association for going above and beyond to help job seekers …
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 – …
When Jacey Darrow signed up for the Ascend Youth Summer Work Experience (WEX) program through West Michigan Works!, she hoped to build confidence and gain real-world experience. Six weeks …
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 …
West Michigan Works! received 283 applications for its 2025 Summer Work Experience Program, just 15 applicants shy of last year. This continued demand reflects strong interest from youth across West …
West Michigan Works! has named United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties its 2024 Partner of the Year in recognition of its exceptional contributions to workforce development, community support, and collaboration across …
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 …
West Michigan Works! and its Discover Manufacturing talent council announced the recipients of the 2024 Discover Manufacturing scholarship awards. This year’s scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1,000, were awarded to …
