MARAP Participant Quick Reference Guide & Checklist

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Review the MARAP program.
Watch the educator and employer videos series.
You will receive your log in credentials for your Tovuti account on 4/28/2025. Your log in credentials will be sent to you at the email address you provided for the MARAP list of inquiry and/or application of interest

Due Sept. 15, 2025: Complete your Career Portfolio ‐ MARAP Parts 1‐8 (complete in any order, at your own pace).

Complete the MARAP Application of Interest.
Upload your required documents.
Review the MARAP Orientation.
Upload your updated resume.
Fill out the Career Pathway form.
Complete the pre-assessment for WorkREADY & earn your computer proficiency badges.
Create your MiLogin & Pure Michigan Talent Connect account.
Attend an Information Session for either GRCC or MCC.
Complete your employer application by Oct. 27, 2025. West Michigan Works! will provide you with the employer application when it becomes available and when your portfolio has been completed.
Please Note: We are here to assist you and will be reviewing your completed Career Portfolio. We highly encourage you to attend our free workshops, which can offer additional support to better prepare you for this apprenticeship program. We may also reach out with recommendations for specific workshops that will help strengthen your candidacy for the program.

Due Sept. 22, 2025: Completed Career Portfolios will be submitted to participating employers.

Sept. 15 – Oct. 27, 2025: Employer selection process takes place.

Choose to accept or decline any employment offer you may receive by the final selection date, Oct 28, 2024.

Nov. 3 – 21, 2025: Career Coach/New Hire meetings take place.

You will receive the contact information for your assigned Career Coach through email. Please schedule your meeting as soon as possible.

Last program days and graduation