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!. …
Bienvenido a West Michigan Works!
There are nearly 43,000 Spanish speakers living in Kent County according to the 2013-2017 American Community Survey. To better serve all of the area’s residents, we recently launched a Spanish …
Honoring Women in Construction
Each year during Women in Construction Week, local chapters of the NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) hold events honoring the role of women in the industry. Chapter #194 …
$9.4 million in training funds coming to West Michigan
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Women in Construction Week focuses on women’s growing role in industry
FACT: In 2016 women made up only 9.1% of the construction workforce in the U.S. FACT: Construction jobs are expected to grow between 11% and 32% over the next five …
Career & Technical Education in Ionia and Montcalm Counties
February is Career and Technical Education Month, a national campaign to increase awareness and celebrate the value of programs that prepare students for the world of work. This is the …
