As a new restaurant, Taco John’s created over 30 local jobs with competitive wages. SEMCA Michigan Works! provided job search assistance, internship opportunity, transportation and much more. Angelica Pittman was a PATH program participant and became one of the employees selected to help with the startup of the new restaurant! #MIWorksImpact
About us
We provide leadership and services, and promote quality and excellence for the advancement of Michigan’s Talent Development Pipeline. Michigan Works! Association was established in 1987 to provide services and support to Michigan’s Workforce Development System. The Association’s members include: - Workforce development board chairs - Chief local-elected officials - Michigan Works! Agencies that cover Michigan's 10 Prosperity Regions - Associate members: to organizations with a vested interest in workforce development Michigan Works! Association builds and maintains strong relationships with legislators and advocates on behalf of the Michigan Works! System. Through the Association, members can access timely, relevant professional development opportunities to ensure high-quality programs and service delivery to all customers. The Association also convenes meetings as a way for members to network and share best practices, and coordinates events to promote the Michigan Works! System.
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http://michiganworks.org/
External link for Michigan Works! Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Lansing, Michigan
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1987
- Specialties
- Workforce development
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Primary
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2500 Kerry Street
Suite 210
Lansing, Michigan 48912, US
Employees at Michigan Works! Association
Updates
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Check this out! Hear from one of our Annual Conference Keynote Speakers — Ben Whiting! Ben shares a preview of his session and why he's excited to join us in Traverse City this September.
A Message for Michigan Works! from Ben Whiting
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Reform. Resolve. Restart. We've partnered with Nation Outside to support prisoner reentry and success in the workforce. "It’s time for us to push up our sleeves and get started." — Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works! Association CEO
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From collaborating on youth work programs and registered apprenticeships, to receiving multiple Going PRO Talent Fund awards, Oakland County Michigan Works! has enjoyed a long-standing partnership with Three M Tool & Machine Inc! #MIWorksImpact
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Hurry! Early bird registration for our 2024 Annual Conference closes on July 31. Register today and secure your spot at the discounted rate! https://bit.ly/475g5uV
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Congrats to Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren on being awarded a $3.9 million grant to establish new apprenticeship programs! The 405 pre-apprenticeships and 270 registered apprenticeships will support Michigan workers in almost every industry. Read more:
Michigan Works secures grant for apprenticeships
wsjm.com
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Seeking a better life, Qayum and his spouse, Habiba, arrived in the U.S. from Afghanistan and sought support from Northwest Michigan Works!. Beginning their PATH participation with Northwest Michigan Works! in June of 2023, Qayum and Habiba required financial assistance, resume-building advice, and job search guidance. Qayum ended up securing a position as a sewing operator at TentCraft! #MIWorksImpact
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We have 14 exhibitors signed up to join us in Traverse City for our Annual Conference this September! Thank you all for your support! We still have sponsor and exhibitor spots available — learn more at https://bit.ly/4b1ZyJf.
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Last chance to register! Join us virtually next Tuesday and Wednesday for Essentials of BSP for Career Services! "This training is a perfect way to help frontline staff connect what they do to the business services we provide. Everyone plays a part in the demand driven system." Learn more and register:
Demand-Driven Approach in a Job-Seeker's Market: Essentials of BSP for Career Services -- MichiganWorks! Association
michiganworks.org