2000 Students Learn About Local Careers at MiCareerQuest Northwest 2022
2,000 ninth graders from 30 northern Michigan school districts learned about local career options at MiCareerQuest Northwest.
Training Center Partners With Northwest Michigan Works! to Offer Tuition-Free Firefighter Training
Firefighters will be receiving tuition-free training thanks to a partnership between the Northwest Regional Fire Training Center in Traverse City and Northwest Michigan Works!.
Cadillac Students Help Local Humane Society
The Missaukee Humane Society received a helping hand from students in the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program at Cadillac Innovation High School.
Local Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Students Attend Career Development Conference
Students in the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program coordinated by Northwest Michigan Works! attended the JMG Career Development Conference April 29 in Lansing.
Updated Hot Jobs Report Highlights In-Demand Occupations in Northwest Michigan
Northwest Michigan’s growing industries and the jobs they offer are highlighted in a newly revised Hot Jobs Report.
Leland Township Fire and Rescue Launches Region’s First Paramedic Apprenticeship
Northwest Michigan Works! is partnering with Leland Township Fire and Rescue to launch the region's first Paramedic Apprenticeship.
Medical Assistant, Health Center, and Training Partners Receive Impact Awards
Local lawmakers and statewide talent development officials recognized Jill Ponstein, Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, and training partners at the Michigan Works! Assocation Impact Awards event in Lansing.
Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Students Attend 2022 Legislative Day
Students in the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program coordinated by Northwest Michigan Works! attended the JMG Legislative Day in Lansing.
MiLEAP Provides Tuition-Free EMT Training
EMTs are receiving tuition-free training thanks to a partnership between the Northwest Regional Fire Training Center in Traverse City and Northwest Michigan Works!.
Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Debuts at NMC
NMC is the first college in Michigan and the fifth in the nation to offer students the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program (JMG), a partnership with Northwest Michigan Works!
Welding Skills Lab Launches in Northwest Lower Michigan
A new after-hours Welding Skills Lab is being offered to participants of all ages interested in developing their welding skills to enhance a current career, start a new career, or pursue a hobby.
MiCareerQuest Northwest 2022
MiCareerQuest Northwest 2022 will expose students in Northwest Michigan to exciting careers and endless possibilities.
Veterans Employment Services at Northwest Michigan Works
Veterans can learn about job and training opportunities, get information about veterans’ organizations and other service providers, or just network with other veterans, at the Veterans Employment Services Orientation at Northwest Michigan Works.
Northwest Michigan Works Helps Job Seeker Find the "Perfect Job"
Kayla Francis was a 19-year old single mother and college student when she enrolled in the PATH program at Northwest Michigan Works!
Northwest Michigan Works! Helps Medical Facility Meet Staffing Needs
Northwest Michigan Works! helped the Manistee County Medical Care Facility fill certified nurse aide (CNA) positions by recruiting candidates for a customized CNA training at the facility. Along with recruitment, the staff at Michigan Works! also han...
Career Café Open House at New Michigan Works Location in Petoskey
A ribbon cutting and Open House marked the grand opening of the Career Café at the new Michigan Works! location in Petoskey December 2. Job seekers, employers, and community partners who attended the grand opening had the opportunity to learn about ...
High Schoolers Explore Career Options in Emmet County
Nearly 800 Emmet County high school students had the opportunity to learn about local jobs at a Career Expo in Petoskey. Representatives from 40 businesses and organizations participated in the event which was organized by Northwest Michigan Works!, ...
Beaver Island Lighthouse School Students Attend Leadership Day in Lansing
Two students from the Beaver Island Lighthouse School (BILS) attended the Jobs for Michigan's Graduates State Leadership Day in Lansing. The event gave BILS seniors Alexis Gomez and Dominic Rose the opportunity to meet and network with other Jobs for...
New Career Expo for Manistee County Students
High school students explored local career options at a new Manistee County Career Expo.
Students Explore Local Career Options in Antrim and Kalkaska Counties
Northwest Michigan Works! and the College Access Network organized a Career Expo for high school students in Antrim and Kalkaska counties.
Meijer Recognized as Michigan Works Employer of the Year
Meijer received the Challenge of Excellence Employer of the Year Award October 6 at the Michigan Works Association Annual Conference in Mount Pleasant. The retailer worked with Northwest Michigan Works! to meet its staffing needs in Acme, Cadillac an...
Northwest Michigan Works! Business Liaison Receives Statewide Recognition
Northwest Michigan Works! Business Liaison Michelle Socha received the Challenge of Excellence Impact Award October 5 at the Michigan Works! Association Annual Conference in Mount Pleasant. Socha was recognized for her dedication and outstanding cont...