New workshop series to help you be your best
This is the first of a five part series. West Michigan Works is offering workshops designed to help you bring important employable skills to your job search or current workplace …
Meet the employer: Brenner Excavating, Inc.
Brenner Excavating works on projects with the Michigan Department of Transportation to create roads and paths in West Michigan. At Brenner, everyone is treated like family. Kyle Brenner is the …
Summer Employment for Teens
It’s spring and that means employers are starting to post summer employment opportunities. Now is the time for young adults to prepare for summer employment. Summer work experience provides an …
Refugee & Immigrant Employment Services
No matter how you say “welcome,” if you are a new American, West Michigan Works! can provide opportunities to find a satisfying career in the United States. Refugee and immigrant …
Skills veterans bring to civilian careers
U.S. veterans return from duty with knowledge, skills and abilities that employers are looking for in their workforce. Here are some transferrable skills that veterans bring to civilian jobs: TEAMWORK: …
Rachel’s story
Rachel Murphy was bullied in high school and dropped out. With no work history, she lacked the motivation and self-esteem to pursue her education/career goals. But with the support of …
What to Expect at your First Visit to Michigan Works!
Need to file for unemployment? Looking for a new career? Interested in job-training opportunities? West Michigan Works! can support you throughout the process of searching for, applying for and getting …
Hannah’s Story
Hannah Wyman joined our Job’s for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) chapter in December 2017 and already has seen success. She’s her way to accomplishing her goal of earning a GED within six …
West Michigan Workforce Board Receives National Award for Excellence
The West Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board was presented with the 2019 Trailblazer Award in a ceremony in Washington D.C. on Monday, March 25, 2019. The award, which is an …
New Skills for a Second Career
Gina Mancha was displaced from a long career in automotive manufacturing and needed to find a new career. As a dislocated worker, Gina was eligible for services through Michigan Works!. …
