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 …
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 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 …
“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 …
An estimated 1.3 million individuals with disabilities call Michigan their home. Over half of these individuals are working-age and have abilities that can add value to the workplace. Unfortunately, individuals …
West Michigan Works! hosts free workshops for job seekers looking to polish their skills and techniques, including a cover letter writing workshop for job seekers discover their professional voice. According …
From December 2 through 13, over 2,500 West Michigan students were exposed to computer programming. West Michigan Tech Talent (WMTT), an industry talent council, organized the lessons as a part …
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, …
Throughout your lifetime, you might experience a period of unemployment because of family illness, childcare, schooling or another reason. While extended resume gaps might cause hiring managers to pause, it …
MiCareerQuest: Not Your Father’s Career Fair Are you an employer in one of our region’s high demand industries? Do you want to help shape the future of West Michigan’s …
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