Take Your Resume to the Next Level (and Increase Your Chances of Getting Hired!)
Boost Your Resume to Get Noticed A resume is much more than just another hoop to jump through when trying to get hired. It is an important tool that can set you …
Futures for Frontliners
Frontliners May Qualify for Free Tuition! Michigan is giving back to its essential workers who helped the state to keep running and to get through the Stay Home, Stay Safe order that took place this year due to COVID-19. In September, the Futures …
Are you ready to get back to work, West Michigan?
Our Virtual Services Can Help! West Michigan Works! staff is eager to help West Michigan job seekers map out their careers and get back to work. We have quickly adjusted during COVID-19 pandemic to …
Get Ready to Ace Your Next Interview
Mock Interviews for Job Seekers Even before social distancing, research suggests more than 60% of hiring managers used video job interviews to streamline their hiring process and engage with candidates faster. The video interview …
Grow your Skills with a Training Scholarship!
Get back into the workforce with new skills and knowledge! West Michigan Works! has training scholarship opportunities available for eligible people who need to upskill or earn a credential to find …
A Second Chance for Returning Citizens
Second Chance Job Fair Connects Returning Citizens with JobsOne of the biggest challenges for people who have been released from incarceration is finding a job. A 2018 report by TalentFirst (formerly Talent …
Tips for Working Successfully from Home!
Work From Home Success As our world continues to face a new normal, many people are learning how to work in a familiar, but different environment, their home. Here are a few tips for making your remote office space work for you. Develop a Work …
Employer Spotlight: CWC Textron
Muskegon Engine Component Manufacturer Is Hiring CWC Textron manufactures engine components for a variety of applications. Textron has over 6,000 employees on four continents, with a facility located in Muskegon, …
Virtual Networking Tips
Networking in a Virtual WorldThe COVD-19 pandemic has changed the way we interact and communicate, both personally and professionally. Virtual networking events make it easy for job seekers to connect with hiring managers and other professionals until we can …
Making Our Nation’s Heroes a Priority
Jobs for Veterans The coronavirus pandemic has left many without work. This includes individuals who served in the military. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average unemployment rate …
