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 …
Use this, not that: resume formatting
Resumes are the first look employers have at a job candidate. The information on your resume, and how it looks- resume formatting, is very important in making a great first …
When you need a job, we’re here to help
Asking for help is hard when you’re used to taking care of yourself Imagine showing up to your job and learning that your employer had closed overnight. You are left …
The Weekly Hot Jobs
The hottest job openings in your inbox every week! Are you unemployed? Looking for a new career? Stuck in a dead-end job? Check out the Weekly Hot Jobs! The weekly …
Your workforce: supported, productive and engaged
Employees are a business’s most valuable asset. Employers spend a lot of time and money to recruit qualified talent. According to a study by Glassdoor, the average U.S. business spends …
Expanding operations in West Michigan? Let us help you with your talent needs!
As the region’s workforce development agency, West Michigan Works! is dedicated to creating a diverse and qualified workforce. We do this by providing services that help companies recruit and retain …
