Put Your Love of Technology to Work as a CNC Machinist
If you have a love of technology, a job as a CNC machinist might be for you. With technology playing an increasing role in industry tools and processes, manufacturing offers …
Explore a Career in Nursing
The health care industry desperately needs licensed practical nurses (LPN) and registered nurses (RN)! A nurse isn’t an entry level job though, it requires two to four years of education …
Apprenticeship: A Winning Career Strategy
Apprenticeship offers benefits for both employer and worker: Employers can develop their future workforce, and individuals get a paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally recognized credential. It’s …
Start (and Grow!) a Career as a Medical Assistant
Now more than ever, the medical field needs compassionate and empathetic people. If you have thought about a career in health care, now is a great time to get started. …
Hot Job Profile: Construction Manager
Build a Career as a Construction Manager Construction is a career path that offers competitive wages and benefits, as well as limitless growth opportunities. Due to new projects and predicted …
Short-Term Training Can Give You the Skills Needed for an In-Demand Career
Community Colleges Provide the Skills Needed for High-Demand Careers Community colleges offer many short-term training programs that can lead to a stable career in a high-demand industry. Working in one of our …
The Job You Want Vs. The Job You Get
Which Career Is Right for You? According to the Journal of Career Assessment, nearly 50% of adolescents want to work in an investigative or artistic career. However, those jobs make up only …
Future of Work Grand Challenge
There’s an App for That: Free Training for Job Seekers West Michigan Works! and partners, Michigan Works! Southwest and Michigan Works! Berrien-Cass-Van Buren, have been selected to participate in a …
Spotlight on Manufacturing
Exciting Opportunities Await at West Michigan Manufacturers Every other week beginning February 22, West Michigan Works! (WMW!) will be highlighting the five high demand industries in our region: agribusiness, construction, …
Spotlight on Agribusiness and IT
West Michigan High Demand Industries Need You! Every other week beginning February 22, West Michigan Works! (WMW!) will be highlighting the five high demand industries in our region: agribusiness, construction, …