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, …
The 2020 Hot Jobs List is Here!
Every year, West Michigan Works! releases a list of the top 100 job opportunities in the region’s high-demand industries—construction/energy, health sciences, information technology, manufacturing and professional/administrative services. They work closely …
Training creates a highly-skilled workforce and gives workers skills for life
Training programs funded by the Going PRO Talent Fund must lead to a credential for a skill that is transferable and recognized by the industry. This creates a highly-skilled workforce …
Expungement Clinic Helps Create New Talent Pool
On January 16, 2020, 195 Muskegon County residents entered the doors at our Muskegon Service Center. Even though some had to wait two hours to be seen, the general attitude …
Workplace Training Can Move You from a Job to a Career
Technology continues to advance in workplaces across all industries. Companies must continuously upskill their staff in order to keep pace. The Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF) has played a substantial …
How the Going PRO Talent Fund Helps Local Companies Compete and Win
The success stories highlighting how the Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF) has impacted a company are as diverse as the companies they represent. The stories include a range of challenges: …
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 …
Recognizing Dedicated Employees: The Essential Service Awards
Meet our 2019 Essential Service Award (ESA) winners. These dedicated employees were chosen as winners in their industry because of their commitment to their jobs, their employers and the people …
High Demand Industries Need Workers Like You!
High Demand Career Opportunities in Construction and IT High demand industries in West Michigan, like construction and IT, offer great job security, opportunities for growth and strong wages. If you’re …
Over 7,000 Jobs Filled in 2019, and We Didn’t Do It Alone
“Alone We Can Do So Little; Together We Can Do So Much.” – Helen Keller West Michigan Works! understands we cannot address our region’s workforce challenges alone. In a …
