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.
West Michigan Works! announced today that 175 businesses throughout the region have been awarded a total of $10,428,817.37 through the Going PRO Talent Fund to help train, develop and retain …
West Michigan Works! has been awarded a $120,000 Caring for MI Future (ARPA) grant to implement its new Early Care and Education Apprenticeship program. This initiative aims to develop a …
Daniel Dennison, an Army veteran with five years of service, faced significant challenges transitioning back into the community after his release from prison. Navigating an unfamiliar job search process, Daniel’s …
West Michigan Works! was honored at the White House on October 23 for its leadership in promoting and expanding Registered Apprenticeships. As part of the ceremony, West Michigan Works! Apprenticeships …
Jessica Kreason began her career journey when she sought out West Michigan Works! and the state’s PATH program after applying for Family Independence Program (FIP) benefits through the Department of …
West Michigan Works! announced that 94 regional employers have been awarded $4.8 million in the Going PRO Talent Fund 2024 Cycle 2 grants. The awards will support the training of …
Roskam Foods applied for financial support through the Going Pro Talent Fund to create new training initiatives. They were assisted by West Michigan Works! Business Solutions Representative Carol Distel throughout …
Over 8,000 middle and high school students across West Michigan had the opportunity to experience more than 300 high-demand careers first-hand at this year’s MiCareerQuest. Held at the DeVos Place …
Johnny Baptiste came from Haiti to Michigan seeking a better life for himself and his family. But doing so meant overcoming significant barriers to success, finding a quality work opportunity …
Leaders with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) and West Michigan Works! agency announced today the state has surpassed Michigan’s first-year campaign goal of recruiting and upskilling at least 1,000 …
