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 …
Hospitality service provider Creative Dining Services knew that accessing Going PRO Talent Fund training dollars would open opportunities for upskilling and improved employee retention. When Corporate Culinary Training Coordinator Jay …
Jessica Kreason began her career journey when she sought out West Michigan Works! and the state’s PATH program after applying for Family Independence Program (FIP) benefits through the Department of …
Roskam Foods applied for financial support through the Going Pro Talent Fund to create new training initiatives. They were assisted by West Michigan Works! Business Solutions Representative Carol Distel throughout …
Johnny Baptiste came from Haiti to Michigan seeking a better life for himself and his family. But doing so meant overcoming significant barriers to success, finding a quality work opportunity …
West Michigan Works! announced Walters Gardens, Inc. and staff member Kira Malinina as the recipients of the 2024 Michigan Works! Impact Award for their exceptional contributions to workforce development in …
Shanti always knew she wanted to be a CNA when she grew up. As a child she often went to work with her mother, who was a CNA, to play …
Richard is driven to provide for his family. In early 2022 he was struggling to support them while working as a warehouse associate making $17.50 an hour. A decade prior …
Securing an education and a career does not always result in long-term success. For Rachel VanZoest, a graduate of Cleary University, facing this hard truth started at the beginning of …
Julie Tarbunas had spent the past few years working outside of the field she earned her degree in and questioning . Burnt out at her unfulfilling job, and afraid of …
