2022 Annual Report
As 2023 begins, West Michigan Works! (WMW!) publishes its 2022 annual report to reflect on our successes, the accomplishments of our partners and to discover new opportunities for a qualified …
West Michigan Works! Releases Results of 2022 Michigan Talent Survey
West Michigan Works! released the results of its 2022 Michigan talent survey on Dec. 1, 2022. The results of the online survey are helping workforce development teams and employers better …
West Michigan Works! Announces 2022 Employer of the Year
An essential partner and leader in workforce development was recognized this week at the West Michigan Works! 2022 Workforce Development Board annual meeting. Grand Rapids based company OST (Open System …
West Michigan Works! Announces 2022 Partner of the Year
An essential partner and leader in workforce development was recognized this week at the West Michigan Works! 2022 Workforce Development Board annual meeting. Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) was named …
Rewarding Careers in Childcare
Working with children can be a rewarding career choice. It is an opportunity to shape young minds and make a difference in their lives. Childcare workers provide a service that’s …
What to Know About LinkedIn’s “Open to Work” Feature
In 2020, LinkedIn introduced its “Open to Work” feature to help job seekers and hiring managers connect. According to the platform’s data, users who turned on “Open to Work” saw …
Walk Me Through Your Resume
If you have been interviewed before, you have most likely been asked to “Walk me through your resume.” It might seem repetitive since the interviewer has a copy of your …
Digging Deep to Meet the Challenges of 2021
2021 was another year for flexibility and adaptability, but it also required us to dig deep into depleted stores of energy, optimism and resources as we continued to deal with …
Program Your Way to a Successful Career
Technology plays a huge role in our daily lives. It is behind that favorite video game, how people pay for goods and services using a mobile device, how groceries get …
Job Search Trends for 2022
The 2021 job market was challenging for both employers and job seekers as they navigated talent shortages, virtual work environments, and COVID-19 restrictions. With all the changes and disruption, it …
