Michigan Works! Southwest is available to assist you in your mission to get back to work!
To speak with a staff member, please contact your local service center. Someone will get in touch with you shortly to set up a remote option to discuss your reemployment needs. For unemployment insurance-related inquiries, please contact the Unemployment Insurance Agency at 866-500-0017.
Kalamazoo County | 269-383-2536
Calhoun County | 269-660-1412
St. Joseph County | 269-273-2717
Branch County | 517-278-0200
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS RESOURCES
Is your cover letter, interview skills or resume holding you back from applying for the job? Join us for a virtual employability skills workshop! We will get those crucial components polished and in tip-top shape. Visit our events page to register for a workshop today.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
- Eviction Diversion Program (EDP)
- COVID-19 Resources and Support – Michigan Works! Southwest
- Community Resource Guide for Southwest Michigan – Fred Upton
- State of Michigan COVID-19 updates
- Local Disaster Relief Fund
- Battle Creek Area COVID-19 Grassroots Resource Network
- Calhoun County Essential Workforce Relief: Childcare
- Veteran Career Advisors for Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties
- Branch County Community Resources
- TuaPath Resource Library
EMPLOYER RESOURCES:
Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus
State of Michigan
- Eviction Diversion Program (EDP)
- Free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Procurement Platform
- Pure Michigan Business Connect Offering Grants to Manufacturers
- State of Michigan Work Share Program
- Unemployment Resources for State of Michigan Employers
- Michigan Small Business Development Center COVID-19 Resources
- Supporting Employees Through Difficult Times
- COVID-19 Guidance for Retail Workers
Regional
- Battle Creek Business COVID-19 Resource Center
- Michigan Economic Development Corporation Response
- Kalamazoo Small Business Loan Fund
- Michigan Works! COVID-19 Resources and Tips for Employers
UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIM RESOURCES:
The Unemployment Insurance Agency is now offering telephone appointments for customers with specific claim issues. Schedule an appointment online.
For up-to-date information and resources, visit their website.
Claiming UI Benefits During COVID-19 Fact Sheet