Trailblazing Tech Connections in West Michigan
West Michigan Works! and its West Michigan Tech Talent Council are pleased to announce the launch of West Michigan Tech Trails. This series of free monthly hiking events provide professionals …
Scholarships support next-gen advanced manufacturing talent
West Michigan Works! and its Discover Manufacturing talent council announced the recipients of the 2024 Discover Manufacturing scholarship awards. This year’s scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1,000, were awarded to …
Food processor Roskam Foods upskills employees with the Going Pro Talent Fund
Roskam Foods applied for financial support through the Going Pro Talent Fund to create new training initiatives. They were assisted by West Michigan Works! Business Solutions Representative Carol Distel throughout …
West Michigan Works! to host dual family-friendly career events in Muskegon
West Michigan Works! will host two family-friendly career events aimed at promoting diverse career opportunities in Muskegon. The Health Care Career Fair Carnival and the Career AG-xploration will both be held on Saturday, May …
MiCareerQuest allows over 8,000 students to explore various career opportunities
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 …
Haitian Immigrant connects with West Michigan Works! to create a new life
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 …
West Michigan Works! joins legislators to announce surpassing goal of recruiting in tech forward industries
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 …
2024 HotJobs! List now available
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 …
Health Careers Expo to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals
An interactive healthcare careers expo will inform 7th through 12th-grade students and their families about the array of career opportunities within the sector. Hosted by the West Michigan Health Careers …
Inclusive hiring event unlocks opportunities in Michigan’s thriving agribusiness sector
West Michigan Works! and its Agribusiness Talent Council will host an Ag-For-All Job Fair with a focus on inclusive hiring for veterans, returning citizens, individuals with disabilities and refugees. All …
