All West Michigan Works! service centers will be closed Thursday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. Explore our website to find virtual services during the closure.
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 …
West Michigan Works! has released its 2024 HotJobs! List, highlighting the top 100+ jobs in the region’s high-growth industries. According to the report, nearly half of the top high-demand jobs …
West Michigan Works! recognized 10 area frontline workers with Bev Drake Essential Service Awards. Honorees were recognized at The Economic Club of Grand Rapids meeting on February 5 and …
Pre-packaged food producer Request Foods, a woman-owned business in Holland, MI, is home to over 900 employees and nearly 500 different custom food products – with big plans for growth. …
West Michigan Works! has launched a new virtual Entrepreneurship Bootcamp program for 2024. Scheduled quarterly, the first bootcamp took place January 16 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. …
222 West Michigan businesses will receive a combined $15.8 million in Going PRO Talent Fund awards to help train, develop and retain more than 3,400 current workers, apprentices and newly hired …
West Michigan Works! recognizes Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch as its 2023 Employer of the Year for its contributions to workforce development, community engagement and the agribusiness industry. The award was …
West Michigan Works! today recognized Muskegon Community Education Center (MCEC) as its 2023 Partner of the Year. This award celebrates MCEC’s collaboration in supporting youth through career exploration and work …
