Get Started on the Path to a Life-Changing, Life-Saving Career Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in the lives of others? Or are you interested in a medical career but not sure how to get started? A group of Barry County organizations have teamed up to offer Basic EMT training along with additional services, like financial aid and job placement assistance, for students. Emergency ...
Editors Note: This is the final piece in a three-part series about apprenticeships in West Michigan. Part 1: construction Part 2: health care Michigan manufacturers are a cornerstone of the state’s economy. The National Association of Manufacturers finds that Michigan manufacturers employ about 14% of the state’s workforce. In 2018, manufacturers exported about $55 billion in goods and contributed 19% of ...
Apprenticeships: Work While you Learn in the Health Care Field Editors Note: This is the second in a three-part series about apprenticeships in West Michigan. Part 1: construction Part 3: manufacturing We have all been told it’s never too late to make a change or to pursue a different path in life. But the fear ...
Jobs for Veterans The coronavirus pandemic has left many without work. This includes individuals who served in the military. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average unemployment rate for veterans in 2019 was 3.1%, the lowest rate in 19 years. However, as businesses closed to prevent the spread of ...
Priority of Service At West Michigan Works! veterans and their spouses may qualify for priority of service and other individualized employment services. “Priority of service” means they can access services before or in place of non-veterans. West Michigan Works! also hosts veterans career advisors and/or veterans representatives at their service ...
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 ...
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 ...
The enormous white and glass building is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood with tree-lined streets and quaint houses. The front office space is fresh and bright, just like the manufacturing facility. Dicastal North America opened five years ago in Greenville. As the #1 wheel manufacturer in the United States, ...
Are you ready to attend some hiring events? All the the jobs below are open at next week's hiring events. We've linked to resources that will help you research potential jobs. US Census Taker at US Census Bureau Hiring event: Monday, June 24, 9am-1pm at 301 W Main St, Ionia ...