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Employer

Michigan Works! Southwest Certified Business Solutions Professionals are here to meet current and future job recruitment demands for a skilled workforce. Michigan Works! Southwest has access to talent in Southwest Michigan and can help you find qualified job applicants that match your unique employment needs. Our goal is to build mutually beneficial relationships to assist in job postings, accepting applications, organizing job fairs, and facilitating on-the-job training. These partnerships allow us to give second chances to in-need applicants, and to help fill positions for qualified job applicants.

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Job Seeker

Michigan Works! Southwest is here to provide the resources you need for your career exploration and job search and supply the motivation to find a job that’s right for you. Michigan Works! Southwest staff meet you where you’re at in your job search; whether you’re unemployed and looking for immediate employment, or underemployed and interested in programs to grow your job skills, Michigan Works! Southwest wants to help you succeed.

We Are:

Customer Centered, Integrity Driven, Dedicated to Excellence, Collaborators, and Innovative Problem Solvers

What We Do:

Prepare a qualified workforce to meet the current and emerging needs of business and industry, through data driven decision making.

How We Will Succeed:

Fostering collaborative partnerships and empowering a compassionate, respectful, and knowledgeable team dedicated to continuous improvement.

Why We Exist:

To create meaningful transformation in the people, businesses, and communities we serve.

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News and Success Stories

New National Ranking Affirms Michigan’s Workforce Advantage

Michigan Ranks Top 5 Nationally for Workforce—Driven by Talent, Training, and Local Partnerships [LANSING, Mich.—Jan. 13, 2026] A new national ranking reinforces what employers across the state already know: Michigan has all the right components for workforce success. Site Selection Magazine’s newly released Workforce Development rankings place Michigan fourth in the nation—ahead of California, Texas, and Florida—and second in the East North Central region. The Michigan Works! Association said the ranking reflects years of strategic…

November 2025 Shining Star: April Hamilton

Michigan Works! Southwest is proud to announce April Hamilton as our Shining Star for November 2025! Each month, the Shining Star Award honors a team member who wholeheartedly embodies the values and mission of Michigan Works! Southwest. Selected through peer nominations, this recognition shines a spotlight on individuals who consistently go above and beyond, creating a meaningful impact for both those they serve and our internal team. April’s peers recognized her for the many ways…

Jakki Bungart-Bibb selected as one of 80 fellows for prestigious W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network

On behalf of the Michigan Works! Southwest system, we are pleased to announce that Michigan Works! Southwest Director, Jakki Bungart-Bibb, has been selected to join the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network with the Center for Creative Leadership. This innovative fellowship, soon to be in its fourth cohort, brings together 80 dynamic and diverse leaders from local communities and the national child- and family-serving ecosystem. The 18-month fellowship curriculum prepares leaders to rise to the…

From Barriers to Brilliance: Cornelius’s Journey

In December 2023, Cornelius faced a crossroads. At just 17, he was navigating life challenges, academic struggles, and uncertainty about what the future held. School had never been his favorite place, and without clear guidance or direction, he often felt lost. Despite these challenges, he made a courageous decision: he enrolled in WIOA Youth Services at Michigan Works! Southwest (MWSW), taking the first step toward creating a better future for himself. Cornelius was paired with…

New National Ranking Affirms Michigan’s Workforce Advantage

Michigan Ranks Top 5 Nationally for Workforce—Driven by Talent, Training, and Local Partnerships [LANSING, Mich.—Jan. 13, 2026] A new national ranking reinforces what employers across the state already know: Michigan has all the right components for workforce success. Site Selection Magazine’s newly released Workforce Development rankings place Michigan fourth in the nation—ahead of California, Texas, and Florida—and second in the East North Central region. The Michigan Works! Association said the ranking reflects years of strategic…

November 2025 Shining Star: April Hamilton

Michigan Works! Southwest is proud to announce April Hamilton as our Shining Star for November 2025! Each month, the Shining Star Award honors a team member who wholeheartedly embodies the values and mission of Michigan Works! Southwest. Selected through peer nominations, this recognition shines a spotlight on individuals who consistently go above and beyond, creating a meaningful impact for both those they serve and our internal team. April’s peers recognized her for the many ways…

Jakki Bungart-Bibb selected as one of 80 fellows for prestigious W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network

On behalf of the Michigan Works! Southwest system, we are pleased to announce that Michigan Works! Southwest Director, Jakki Bungart-Bibb, has been selected to join the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network with the Center for Creative Leadership. This innovative fellowship, soon to be in its fourth cohort, brings together 80 dynamic and diverse leaders from local communities and the national child- and family-serving ecosystem. The 18-month fellowship curriculum prepares leaders to rise to the…

From Barriers to Brilliance: Cornelius’s Journey

In December 2023, Cornelius faced a crossroads. At just 17, he was navigating life challenges, academic struggles, and uncertainty about what the future held. School had never been his favorite place, and without clear guidance or direction, he often felt lost. Despite these challenges, he made a courageous decision: he enrolled in WIOA Youth Services at Michigan Works! Southwest (MWSW), taking the first step toward creating a better future for himself. Cornelius was paired with…

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