Sneak Peek: Paragon D&E Hiring Event
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Meet one of the recruiters attending Paragon D&E’s hiring event on Thursday, December 14. Name: Britteny Willis Position: HR Representative Company: Paragon D&E When you meet …
Meet the Employer: Second Chance Job Fair
The Second Chance Job Fair is not currently running. Check out the Ag-Jobs-4-All Job Fairs to meet employers of choice seeking candidates from opportunity populations, including veterans, returning citizens, people …
Addressing the Skills Gap When Unemployment is Low
During times of low unemployment, there is a critical need to upskill the current workforce to meet the growing talent needs of employers. Skilled Trade Training Fund grants address the …
Training Funds Help Upskill West Michigan Employees
Hastings manufacturer, Flexfab, leveraged workforce training funds to help cover the cost of long-time employee Kevin Trahan’s certification in Managing Industrial Networks for Manufacturing. Tapping into available training funds “helps …
MiCareerQuest 2018: Join us in preparing students for the future!
MiCareerQuest is a unique, hands-on career exploration event that exposes over 9,000 West Michigan middle and high school students to exciting job opportunities in high-demand industries. Kids, teachers and guidance …
West Michigan Employers Receive Record Amount of State Funds
Influx of training dollars critical during times of low unemployment The Talent Investment Agency for the state of Michigan announced today its Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) awards for FY …
Visiting for Thanksgiving? Learn About Job Opportunites in West Michigan
If you or someone you know is in West Michigan for the Thanksgiving holiday, you won’t want to miss ReThink West Michigan. On November 22nd, 2017 companies and non-profit organizations …
Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program Receives National Recognition
The Medical Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program in West Michigan is helping health care providers fill a critical shortage of talent and has been saluted as national Promising Practice by the …
Veterans Week: A Weeklong Recognition of Veterans
Service centers will offer workshops, resource fairs and hiring events with veteran focus During the week of Nov. 6, West Michigan Works! service centers will honor those who served in …
Regional Workforce Agency Announces Leadership Team
Board will look to innovative solutions to meet employer demand and provide job opportunities for all West Michigan Works! announced this week the nomination of the agency’s workforce board chair …
