Services
Reaching Your Education, Training & Employment Goals.
At Northwest Michigan Works!, our mission is to help you move forward in your career — with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re starting your job search, changing careers, or strengthening your skills, we’re here with free, personalized support to help you succeed.
How We Can Help You
When you connect with a Northwest Michigan Works! Career Advisor, you gain access to a wide range of services designed to support your job search and career goals:
Job Search & Career Support
- One-on-one guidance to clarify your career goals and opportunities.
- Help finding local job openings that match your skills and interests.
- Help finding local job openings that match your skills and interests.
Resume & Interview Assistance
- Resume review and optimization to highlight your strengths.
- Interview prep and practice to boost your confidence.
Career Exploration & Planning
- Tools and support to explore potential career pathways.
- Local job market insights, including wage and employment trends.
- Help designing a step-by-step career plan.
Skills & Training Support
- Information about training programs that help you build in-demand skills.
- Assistance identifying programs that align with your goals.
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Connections to our Adult Education program for basic skills education as well as High School Equivalency or Diploma.
Soft Skills & Workplace Readiness
- Participate in the Workplace Excellence Series to build communication, professionalism, and teamwork skills.
Youth & Young Adult Services
- Access specialized services for youth and young adults — including career readiness programs like Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates and supports to help youth succeed.
Why It Works
Our Career Advisors are trained to help you identify barriers, uncover opportunities, and take actionable steps toward meaningful employment — whether you’re new to the workforce or ready to advance your career.
Want Even More Job-Search Tools?
In addition to one-on-one support, Northwest Michigan Works! offers supplemental resources like video guides to improve interviewing skills and job search readiness — perfect if you want on-demand help at your pace.