Making an Impact in West Michigan
In 2018 West Michigan Works! (WMW) helped 44,890 job seekers, served 3,193 employers and filled 10,463 jobs. This work isn’t done in isolation; it’s accomplished through partnerships with employers, training …
How West Michigan plans to win the war for talent
To increase Michigan’s talent in Professional Trades and apprenticeships, the state’s Talent Investment Agency gathered a group of thought leaders for a conversation moderated by MLive at The Grand Rapids …
Employers open doors to students for a first-hand look at modern manufacturing
Manufacturers throughout West Michigan are gearing up for open houses and student tours that will showcase their facilities and career options. The tours are part of Manufacturing Week 2018, which …
Three West Michiganders Who Make a Difference Every Day
You don’t always remember what they say, but you remember how they make you feel. The people we encounter throughout our day have the ability to improve our lives one …
New GED testing site provides new opportunities for workforce
The Michigan Works! service center in Hastings added General Educational Development (GED) testing center to its list of services. The site will offer monthly testing dates for Barry County residents …
Shake Hands With Non-Traditional Pathways to Talent
Non-Traditional Ways to Develop Talent Pipelines & Diversify Your Workforce It seems these days everyone is talking about how unemployment rates across the country are at a historical low. While …