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 …
West Michigan Works! has named Bradford White as its 2025 Employer of the Year, recognizing the company’s outstanding leadership in workforce development, commitment to U.S. manufacturing and long-standing investment in …
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 …
