Scholarships for Training in High-Demand Careers
Secure Your Future with Support and Career Training In 2018, Hunter Daniels was unemployed, severely in debt and without a plan for the future. After bouncing from house to house, he moved back …
Our West Michigan Works! Rockford Service Center will be closed on Wednesday, May 21 for in-person services. All West Michigan Works! service centers will be closed Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day. Explore our website to find virtual services during these closures.
Secure Your Future with Support and Career Training In 2018, Hunter Daniels was unemployed, severely in debt and without a plan for the future. After bouncing from house to house, he moved back …
Michigan manufacturers are a cornerstone of the state’s economy. The National Association of Manufacturers finds that Michigan manufacturers employ about 14% of the state’s workforce. In 2018, manufacturers exported about $55 billion in goods and contributed 19% of the state’s …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Apprenticeships: Work While you Learn in the Health Care Field” use_theme_fonts=”yes” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23c52134″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Editors Note: This is the second in a three-part series about apprenticeships in West Michigan. Part 1: …
Apprenticeships Can Create Lifelong Success Editors Note: This is the first in a three-part series about apprenticeships in West Michigan. Part 2: health care Part 3: manufacturing Apprenticeships date back …
Your Guide to Employment in High-Demand IndustriesIf you’re looking for a job or a new career, West Michigan Works! has a guide to employment in high-demand industries across West Michigan! The Weekly Hot Jobs is …
Serving Those Who Served Wednesday, November 11 is Veterans Day, a day to recognize and honor those who have served in our armed forces. West Michigan Works! is grateful for the service provided by our nation’s heroes. They made us their …
October is Careers in Construction Month! Did you know? Michigan will need an estimated 9,000 new construction employees each year. The gender wage-gap in construction is much lower than other industries. Women earn 95.7% …
Boost Your Resume to Get Noticed A resume is much more than just another hoop to jump through when trying to get hired. It is an important tool that can set you …
Our Virtual Services Can Help! West Michigan Works! staff is eager to help West Michigan job seekers map out their careers and get back to work. We have quickly adjusted during COVID-19 pandemic to …
Mock Interviews for Job Seekers Even before social distancing, research suggests more than 60% of hiring managers used video job interviews to streamline their hiring process and engage with candidates faster. The video interview …