Get Back To Work West Michigan!
When You’re Ready, We’re Here for You! In the past year, the employment outlook in West Michigan and across the nation has drastically changed. Many individuals are out of work and …
Connecting Job Seekers with Careers
Working with a Talent Development Specialist at West Michigan Works!West Michigan Works! offers a variety of free services to job seekers. One of these services is working with a talent development specialist (TDS). Talent development specialists …
Facing a job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Recently unemployed? Here’s what you need to know! The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has interrupted the lives of everyone in our community. West Michigan, along with the rest of the country, …
Understanding and Meeting Healthy Michigan Plan Work Requirements
Starting January 1, 2020, Michigan law requires some people with Medicaid health care coverage through the Healthy Michigan Plan (HMP) to meet certain work requirements, including employment or other approved …
What to expect at a hiring event
Hiring events are a great opportunity for job seekers to make personal connections with potential employers and showcase more than their resume. According to Kyle Tarkington, a business solutions representative, …
FAQs: the unemployment register for work process
The filing process for unemployment insurance can be overwhelming. The two-step process of contacting the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) first before visiting Michigan Works leaves some individuals confused and unsure. …
Make the Most of Your Career Coach Experience
Working with a career coach is about self-learning West Michigan Works! (WMW!) offers a variety of employment and training services designed to empower job seekers with the tools, resources and …
A little encouragement for your job search
The job search process can be long and stressful. Doing it on your own can feel isolating. At West Michigan Works! service centers you can not only find answers to …
5 things you might not know about West Michigan Works!
Maybe you’ve heard of Michigan Works! because a friend went there or you’ve driven past the building. You might have gone to a service center as part of your unemployment …
Refugee & Immigrant Employment Services
No matter how you say “welcome,” if you are a new American, West Michigan Works! can provide opportunities to find a satisfying career in the United States. Refugee and immigrant …