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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

Celebrating Our August Shining Star: Molly Fitz-Henry

Congratulations to Molly Fitz-Henry, Coordinator with KRESA Career Connect, on being selected as Michigan Works! Southwest’s August 2026 Shining Star! Molly has been a dedicated and exceptional leader for many years, consistently demonstrating a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the young people and colleagues she serves. Under her leadership, the MyCITY program has grown into an extraordinary experience that has positively impacted hundreds of young people across the four counties we serve. Her vision and…

July 2026 Shining Star: Misti Arndt

Michigan Works! Southwest is proud to recognize Misti Arndt as the July 2026 Shining Star Award recipient for her dedication to serving customers, willingness to take on new challenges, and commitment to excellence. Since joining Michigan Works! Southwest, Misti has quickly become an asset to the team. She has demonstrated initiative and flexibility by taking on new tasks and responsibilities, including helping with organizational efforts and facilitating workshops such as Ace the Interview and Which…

Registered Apprenticeship Builds Skills and Strengthens Early Childhood Education at S.E.E.D.S. Learning Center

For S.E.E.D.S. Learning Center in Kalamazoo, investing in employees through Registered Apprenticeship is an investment in both their staff and the children they serve. Through an Employer-Led Collaborative, S.E.E.D.S. supported an employee in earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, strengthening her knowledge and skills in early childhood education. The training provided practical strategies for supporting preschoolers’ social and emotional development, while building skills in communication, problem-solving, adaptability and self-regulation. The impact extends beyond the…

Apprenticeship Impact: A Touch of Home Builds a Stronger Early Childhood Workforce

A Touch of Home is an early childhood education provider in the Kalamazoo area dedicated to providing high-quality, relationship-centered care and education for children from infancy through preschool. The program focuses on learning through play, whole-child development, family partnerships, and individualized support for families. As a 2023 State Apprenticeship Expansion (SAE) awardee supported by Michigan Works! Southwest, A Touch of Home was able to support employee through an apprenticeship pathway leading to the Child Development…

Celebrating Our August Shining Star: Molly Fitz-Henry

Congratulations to Molly Fitz-Henry, Coordinator with KRESA Career Connect, on being selected as Michigan Works! Southwest’s August 2026 Shining Star! Molly has been a dedicated and exceptional leader for many years, consistently demonstrating a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the young people and colleagues she serves. Under her leadership, the MyCITY program has grown into an extraordinary experience that has positively impacted hundreds of young people across the four counties we serve. Her vision and…

July 2026 Shining Star: Misti Arndt

Michigan Works! Southwest is proud to recognize Misti Arndt as the July 2026 Shining Star Award recipient for her dedication to serving customers, willingness to take on new challenges, and commitment to excellence. Since joining Michigan Works! Southwest, Misti has quickly become an asset to the team. She has demonstrated initiative and flexibility by taking on new tasks and responsibilities, including helping with organizational efforts and facilitating workshops such as Ace the Interview and Which…

Registered Apprenticeship Builds Skills and Strengthens Early Childhood Education at S.E.E.D.S. Learning Center

For S.E.E.D.S. Learning Center in Kalamazoo, investing in employees through Registered Apprenticeship is an investment in both their staff and the children they serve. Through an Employer-Led Collaborative, S.E.E.D.S. supported an employee in earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, strengthening her knowledge and skills in early childhood education. The training provided practical strategies for supporting preschoolers’ social and emotional development, while building skills in communication, problem-solving, adaptability and self-regulation. The impact extends beyond the…

Apprenticeship Impact: A Touch of Home Builds a Stronger Early Childhood Workforce

A Touch of Home is an early childhood education provider in the Kalamazoo area dedicated to providing high-quality, relationship-centered care and education for children from infancy through preschool. The program focuses on learning through play, whole-child development, family partnerships, and individualized support for families. As a 2023 State Apprenticeship Expansion (SAE) awardee supported by Michigan Works! Southwest, A Touch of Home was able to support employee through an apprenticeship pathway leading to the Child Development…

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