Meet the employer: Davidson Plyforms
Davidson Plyforms is the largest curved plywood manufacturer in North America. They make wood furniture pieces for customers like Haworth, Steelcase and Herman Miller. Their products are used daily around …
Meet the employer: Muskegon Recovery Center
Muskegon Recovery Center is part of the Cherry Health system, which offers health services to individuals who have little or no access to health care. The Recovery Center provides medication …
How West Michigan plans to win the war for talent
To increase Michigan’s talent in Professional Trades and apprenticeships, the state’s Talent Investment Agency gathered a group of thought leaders for a conversation moderated by MLive at The Grand Rapids …
Employers need YOU. Seasonal hiring starts now.
Do you want to earn some extra cash for the holidays? Are you a college student looking for job over break? . Would you like to get your …
Employers open doors to students for a first-hand look at modern manufacturing
Manufacturers throughout West Michigan are gearing up for open houses and student tours that will showcase their facilities and career options. The tours are part of Manufacturing Week 2018, which …
Helping Young Adults Find a Successful, Long-Term Career
Meet Nate: Nate had no work experience and a disability that made getting a job difficult. Through the Youth Employment Services program, Nate got an apprenticeship with a local electrical …
Talent Fund 101
Since 2013 they have applied for and received millions of Going Pro Talent Fund dollars. The Going Pro Talent Fund (previously Skilled Trades Training Fund) provides competitive awards for short-term …
You made us a priority. Let us make you one.
Were you a member of the US Armed Forces? If so, you and your spouse may qualify for priority of service and other individualized employment services through West Michigan Works! …
Three West Michiganders Who Make a Difference Every Day
You don’t always remember what they say, but you remember how they make you feel. The people we encounter throughout our day have the ability to improve our lives one …
Start Your Job Search on the Right Foot
We recently sat down with Linden, a talent development instructor at West Michigan Works!, to talk about workshops for job seekers. Linden has been teaching workshops for five years and …
