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 …
West Michigan Works! announced Walters Gardens, Inc. and staff member Kira Malinina as the recipients of the 2024 Michigan Works! Impact Award for their exceptional contributions to workforce development in …
West Michigan Works! celebrated the culmination of its Ascend Career Readiness Conference from November 13-17. The virtual event, designed for youth aged 15-24, provided career exploration and skill-building opportunities. The …
Over 70 Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) youth, including seven from our Ascend program, engaged in team-building activities on Leadership Day, held on Oct. 23 at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin. Renowned …
West Michigan Works!, the region’s leading workforce development agency, today announced the results from its annual Talent Survey. The insights provide a holistic view of the job market and workforce …
Shanti always knew she wanted to be a CNA when she grew up. As a child she often went to work with her mother, who was a CNA, to play …
Richard is driven to provide for his family. In early 2022 he was struggling to support them while working as a warehouse associate making $17.50 an hour. A decade prior …
The Disability Awareness Resource Team of West Michigan (DART) hosted a disability resource fair on Tuesday, June 27 at the West Michigan Works Grand Rapids NW Service Center. Attendees …
In March 2023, West Michigan Works! CEO Jacob Maas testified in front of the House Ways and Means Commitee on the proposed Wagner-Peyser Act Staffing rule from the U.S. Employment …
Local partnerships were key to Jessica Geary’s success. Jessica began working with West Michigan Works! career coach Julie Sooy in the Allegan Service Center in August 2022. Jessica had many …
