Ashley Iovieno, Business Services Coordinator, participated in the Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) NLN Summit
6/5/2019
Ashley Iovieno, Business Services Coordinator for Michigan Works! Southwest, participated in the Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) NLN Summit on May 6 with close to 80 attendees from 16 states.
Road Commission of Kalamazoo County honored with two IMPRESS Awards at CRA’s 2019 Highway Conference
4/10/2019
The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) took home two IMPRESS Awards at the County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan’s statewide 2019 Highway Conference in March.
“Michigan Works! Southwest has been a vital partner in increasing our business outreach strategies. They have assisted us in finding much-needed talent within our community and providing support during the implementation of our Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program…”
“Training program seeks to prepare Kalamazoo residents for apprenticeships” MLive
2/18/2019
“KALAMAZOO, MI — Michigan Works of Southwest Michigan is taking applications for Vision for Prosperity, a program designed to help Kalamazoo County residents qualify for apprenticeships.”
“Leaders of Gov. Whitmer administration bring ‘Home for Opportunity Tour’ to Battle Creek” Fox47 News
2/18/2019
“Friday, leaders of Gov. Whitmer’s cabinet hosted her post-State of the State “Home for Opportunity Tour” in Battle Creek with an executive roundtable that focused on helping local employers fill their talent pipeline with qualified workers…”
“Members of Whitmer administration talk workforce development at Kellogg Community College” Battle Creek Enquirer
2/18/2019
“Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s post-State of the State “Home for Opportunity Tour” began on Friday, with members of the governor’s administration hosting a roundtable at Kellogg Community College’s Regional Manufacturing Technology Center.”
Michigan Works! Southwest Announces the Availability of Training Dollars to Assist Businesses Expand Their Pool of Skilled Workers
8/16/2018
The Going PRO Talent Fund, also known as simply the Talent Fund, provides funding to employers for customized short-term training to enhance the skills of current employees, encourage new hires and expand apprenticeship programs.
Road Commission of Kalamazoo County Announces First Road Commission Apprenticeship in the State of Michigan
7/24/2018
The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) is proud to announce the approval to move forward with the Municipal Maintenance Technician (Roadway Technician) Registered Apprenticeship Program.
Michigan Works! Southwest is committed to ensuring that our local workforce is trained, educated
and employment ready, and that our local employers are fully equipped with the talent needed to
succeed in the ever-changing economy.
Rey Guzman Chosen as Michigan Works! Impact Award Winner
3/1/2018
Rey Guzman, economic/community development specialist with the Michigan Talent Investment Agency (TIA) Industry Engagement Division, has been named a 2018 Michigan Works! Impact Award Winner.
State Legislators and Talent Leaders Honor Michigan Works! Southwest Workforce Development Results
2/21/2018
State leadership and lawmakers came together this week to honor southwest Michigan leaders for their efforts to create jobs and develop talent in their communities.
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