Asking for help is hard when you’re used to taking care of yourself. Imagine showing up to your job and learning that your employer had closed overnight. You are left with no income, which means facing foreclosure on your home. Where do you turn to ensure you can care for ...
The hottest job openings in your inbox every week! Are you unemployed? Looking for a new career? Stuck in a dead-end job? Check out the Weekly Hot Jobs! The weekly newsletter is your guide to current job openings in West Michigan. What are Weekly Hot Jobs? Hot Jobs are job ...
Working with a career coach is about self-learning West Michigan Works! (WMW!) offers a variety of employment and training services designed to empower job seekers with the tools, resources and confidence needed to find a job. Working with a WMW! career coach is one of the best ways to prepare ...
Have you ever had an extended leave from the workforce—maybe to raise children, care for a loved one or even care for yourself? A gap in your resume can make it challenging to get your foot in the door with a new employer. It can be even more challenging when ...
Firstronic, an electronic manufacturer based in Grand Rapids, assembles printed circuit boards for the medical, industrial, automotive and LED industries. The company has seen steady growth over the past seven years, increasing revenue from $7 million to $70 million and growing from less than 50 employees to nearly 200. To ...
A new program will provide job seekers in the Montcalm and Ionia county areas with the necessary education and technical training for a career as a corrections officer. Adults who may not have a high school diploma or equivalent are welcome to enroll. The program is a partnership between West ...
The job search process can be long and stressful. Doing it on your own can feel isolating. At West Michigan Works! service centers you can not only find answers to questions and get connected to local resources, you can get some encouragement when things get tough. Don’t wait until your ...
Maybe you’ve heard of Michigan Works! because a friend went there or you’ve driven past the building. You might have gone to a service center as part of your unemployment insurance claim. Whether you’ve been there once or a dozen times, here are some things you might not know about ...
Health care is one of the fastest growing industries in Michigan. Health care support occupations, such as medical assistants, top the list of fastest-growing occupational groups through 2022 – over twice the rate for total jobs overall. More than 450 open medical assistant positions will need to be filled in ...
According to the Michigan Department of Labor Market Information, an estimated 300 nursing assistant jobs are posted each year. Certified nursing assistants (CNA) are essential to patient care. The job is a sustainable lifelong career yet also a stepping stone to other health care jobs. A new opportunity With a ...