Career Pathways: Health Care
A career pathway is a plan that helps job seekers gain skills and move up within their field. Pathways help employees grow, take on new responsibilities, be more fulfilled and …
How Do I Find an Apprenticeship
In today’s economy, we regularly hear buzz words like “skilled trade shortages” and “low unemployment rate.” This means employers are hiring, right? Yes, they are! And they are looking for …
Interested in a new career?
People change careers for a variety reasons: career goals and values change; new interests are discovered; financial burdens increase; or priorities shift. If you’re considering a career change, here are …
From the CEO: Support Workforce Training
As it stands now, Michigan’s 2020 budget does not include funding for the Going PRO Talent Fund. The fund has provided critical support for employers who are in the midst …
Specialized Services to Support Veterans
Priority of Service At West Michigan Works! veterans and their spouses may qualify for priority of service and other individualized employment services. “Priority of service” means they can access services …
How do I find training?
A quick internet search for “career training Grand Rapids MI” will bring up many training options throughout West Michigan. Where do you begin? How do you find the right training …
How to answer “Tell me about yourself?”
“Tell me about yourself” is one of the most common interview questions. Answering open-ended questions like this can be difficult, but don’t let them throw you off. Plan ahead to …
Learn a Skill. Start a Career!
Looking to start a new job right away? Consider learning a skilled trade and start a career you love! When you’re out of work, you worry about how you will …
FAQs: the unemployment register for work process
The filing process for unemployment insurance can be overwhelming. The process of contacting the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) first before visiting Michigan Works leaves some individuals confused and unsure. To …
Writing a resume with action verbs
Are you using the right words on your resume? Writing a resume can be challenging. It’s hard to sum up years of accomplishments with a few words. Are the words …
