Confronting Trauma, Age Barrier to Access Prosperous Future
11/10/2020
Many older workers face the need to continue formal employment in the labor market past the traditional age of retirement. Ellen was concerned about finding work and was equally concerned about entering a training program where she was surrounded by students 20+ years younger.
Lori worked for Spring Arbor University as an associate professor and was laid off due to staff downsizing. After losing her job, she found it difficult to find a comparable position at other colleges and universities, as few were hiring in her area of specialization.
Michigan Works! Southwest makes resume, resource workshops available virtually
5/29/2020
These online workshops, designed to provide support to job seekers while contact restrictions are in place due to COVID-19, will replace in-person workshops previously offered at Michigan Works! Southwest service centers.
Income Tax Services Available Virtually, Free of Cost
5/7/2020
Individuals within a certain income range can now receive free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance services virtually. The IRS has now signed off on services being provided virtually.
Michigan Works Association Recognizes Impact of Readiness Resources
3/4/2020
LANSING, MI — The Michigan Works! Impact Awards honor those who’ve built tangible economic results by creating jobs and developing talent in their communities. The yearly event, where the awards are bestowed, brings lawmakers and economic achievers together for a unique look at the work that is transforming Michigan’s economic vitality. This year, Michigan Works! Southwest…
Governor Gretchen Whitmer Declares February CTE Month
2/3/2020
Students encouraged to explore education and career pathways during Career and Technical Education Month LANSING, MICH. — Career and technical education offers high school students hands-on training that can be applied to real-world, in-demand education, training and career pathways. With more than 545,000 Michigan job openings through the year 2026, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins Michigan Department of Labor…
Firekeepers Casino Hotel Recognized as Employer of the Year by Michigan Works! Association
10/4/2019
KALAMAZOO, MI (Sep 10, 2019) – The Michigan Works! Association honored FireKeepers Casino Hotel on Tuesday for its commitment to training and developing a pipeline of skilled and competent talent in Michigan. Named the Michigan Works! Association Employer of the Year, FireKeepers received its award at the association’s annual conference in Kalamazoo. “FireKeepers has been…
Local Talent Development Leader Jennifer Klempnow Honored by Michigan Works! Association
10/4/2019
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (Sep 10, 2019) – Jennifer Klempnow of Michigan Works! Southwest was awarded Michigan’s “Shining Star” Award today during the Michigan Works! Association’s Annual Conference in Kalamazoo.
Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Achieves “5-of-5” Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
8/6/2019
For the fourth consecutive year, Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG), the premier program of Youth Solutions Inc., has achieved the “5-of-5” award, bestowed annually by the national affiliated organization, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG).
Lay-Off Assistance Leads to Graduating with Honors and New Employment
7/15/2019
At the time of Rexam’s closing in Constantine, Bruce was making $21.50 per hour. He, both a husband and father, was left unsure of what to pursue as a stable career that could support his family. Due to his lay-off, he was referred to Michigan Works! Southwest for services. Staff provided him with
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