What began as a workforce development partnership between Mahle Engine Components USA and West Michigan Works! to address talent retention ultimately became a partnership with Hilite International to keep more than 30 high-skilled people employed and a Muskegon Heights …
West Michigan Works! has named Literacy Center of West Michigan as its 2025 Partner of the Year. The award recognizes the nonprofit’s commitment to adult literacy, workforce readiness and economic mobility across …
West Michigan Works! has named Bradford White as its 2025 Employer of the Year, recognizing the company’s outstanding leadership in workforce development, commitment to U.S. manufacturing and long-standing investment in …
More than 40 educators, business leaders, apprentices, and workforce development professionals gathered for Race 2 Talent™ at the Kent ISD Conference Center, the hum of collaboration was unmistakable on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. This half-day event …
Business leaders are invited to participate in the upcoming Workplace Wellbeing Summit, an interactive workshop designed to address critical mental health issues in the workplace, including suicide prevention, overdose and …
Local workforce development professional Amanda Balcom has been recognized with a Michigan Works! Shining Star award from the Michigan Works! Association for going above and beyond to help job seekers …
More than 90 manufacturers across West Michigan will host more than 150 student tours this fall as part of Discover Manufacturing Week 2025. The initiative, led by Discover Manufacturing – …
West Michigan Works! is accepting nominations for its 2025 Bev Drake Essential Service Awards through Tuesday, September 30. The awards recognize individuals who go above and beyond in a service …
When Jacey Darrow signed up for the Ascend Youth Summer Work Experience (WEX) program through West Michigan Works!, she hoped to build confidence and gain real-world experience. Six weeks …
Seven team members from Ascend, West Michigan Works!’ youth career development program, were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program during the 2025 …
