Happy Labor Day to all! We're committed to our efforts to keep Michigan working, today and all year round.
About us
We provide leadership and services, and promote quality and excellence for the advancement of Michigan’s Talent Development Pipeline. Michigan Works! Association was established in 1987 to provide services and support to Michigan’s Workforce Development System. The Association’s members include: - Workforce development board chairs - Chief local-elected officials - Michigan Works! Agencies that cover Michigan's 10 Prosperity Regions - Associate members: to organizations with a vested interest in workforce development Michigan Works! Association builds and maintains strong relationships with legislators and advocates on behalf of the Michigan Works! System. Through the Association, members can access timely, relevant professional development opportunities to ensure high-quality programs and service delivery to all customers. The Association also convenes meetings as a way for members to network and share best practices, and coordinates events to promote the Michigan Works! System.
- Website
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http://michiganworks.org/
External link for Michigan Works! Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Lansing, Michigan
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1987
- Specialties
- Workforce development
Locations
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Primary
2500 Kerry Street
Suite 210
Lansing, Michigan 48912, US
Employees at Michigan Works! Association
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Charlie Mahoney
Member Board of Directors of National Association of Workforce Boards - (NAWB)
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Gerrit Wierda
Director of Strategic Initiatives at Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works
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Janie McNabb
CEO, Networks Northwest / Northwest Michigan Works!
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Harriet King
Assisting and empowering people with employment, computers, sustainability
Updates
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GST Michigan Works! is utilizing virtual reality to help people experience in-demand jobs before deciding if they would like to pursue them. The VR headset will be available anytime people visit the office! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yLceam
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Michigan Works! was featured in the Michigan Justice Fund's annual report for our work enhancing employment service systems for returning citizens. Flip to page 47 to read more: https://bit.ly/4dZkMct
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Congratulations! Michigan Works! West Central is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year! Get details on their anniversary celebrations happening this week:
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A new report shows Michigan is #2 in the nation for helping adults get employed! 🥈 Shoutout to the entire Michigan Works! system for playing an integral part in making this ranking a reality.
Michigan second in Nation Helping Residents Get Employed and Serves More Participants
michigan.gov
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Join us for our Communication Skills You Can Use training on October 9-11! This training offers a transformational learning experience to strengthen relationships, align teams, and build stronger communities. Register now!
Communication Skills You Can Use: Listens October 2024 -- MichiganWorks! Association
michiganworks.org
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Carrie Rosingana, CEO of Capital Area Michigan Works!, was recently featured on the Michigan Business Beat to talk about the Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan! Listen in:
Michigan Business Beat | Carrie Rosingana CAMW! Insight on Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan
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Keynote Speaker Jacob Brown is excited to join us at our Annual Conference in Traverse City in less than ONE month! He'll be teaching us how to Embrace Fear and #FailForward. https://bit.ly/475g5uV
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Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! and Mackinac Straits Health System (MSHS) partnered in 2022 to establish a Certified Medical Assistant apprenticeship program. To date, MSHS has enrolled six apprentices, is working with their second cohort, and has a waiting list for future cohorts! #MIWorksImpact
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"I tell them, 'I don't care why you're in here. That's your past. I'm here to work with you on your future.'" Helping inmates work toward a more positive future is the aim of two different programs from Michigan Works! Southeast. These programs help inmates gain GEDs and social-emotional skills that will help them succeed once they're released. Read more...
Two new Michigan Works! programs prepare jail and prison inmates for new careers
secondwavemedia.com