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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 – Equity Focused – Collaborators – 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.

Upcoming Events

News and Success Stories

Career Exploration in the Culinary Industry

This fall, Michigan Works! Southwest staff accompanied nine students on an industry tour hosted by Brick and Brine, a popular local restaurant. Students sampled a three-course meal, viewed an informative video, and participated in discussions focused on culinary hospitality, which provided valuable insights into the industry’s customer service and guest experience elements! The tour included a meeting with the chef and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the kitchen, which offered the students a firsthand view…

Meet Julie Wischmeyer, Shining Star for September, 2024!

Julie consistently goes above and beyond expectations, demonstrating strong leadership, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Her attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and willingness to assist colleagues whenever needed, makes her an invaluable asset to Michigan Works! Southwest. Weather facing challenges or opportunities, Julie approaches every task with enthusiasm and professionalism, setting an inspiring example for others. Her exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication not only enhance her team’s performance but also foster a supportive and…

Lynn Page Receives 2024 Shining Star Award for Michigan Works! Southwest

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, September 10, Lynn Page, Business Solutions Coordinator for Michigan Works! Southwest, received the 2024 Shining Star Award for the Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph County service area. The Shining Star Award celebrates Michigan Works! Agency front line staff who, through dedication and outstanding contributions to workforce development, personify the Michigan Works! mission. Lynn Page began her career in March 2020 with Michigan Works! Southwest as a Business Solutions Representative,…

Duncan Aviation Receives Michigan Works! Employer of the Year Award

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, September 10, Duncan Aviation received the 2024 Employer of the Year Award at the Annual Michigan Works! Conference. The Employer of the Year Award highlights a private sector employer that, in partnership with a Michigan Works! Agency, goes beyond the call of duty, continuously contributing to local job-placement, and promoting education to maintain a skilled workforce. Duncan Aviation, the largest privately owned business jet service provider in the world, with…

Career Exploration in the Culinary Industry

This fall, Michigan Works! Southwest staff accompanied nine students on an industry tour hosted by Brick and Brine, a popular local restaurant. Students sampled a three-course meal, viewed an informative video, and participated in discussions focused on culinary hospitality, which provided valuable insights into the industry’s customer service and guest experience elements! The tour included a meeting with the chef and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the kitchen, which offered the students a firsthand view…

Meet Julie Wischmeyer, Shining Star for September, 2024!

Julie consistently goes above and beyond expectations, demonstrating strong leadership, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Her attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and willingness to assist colleagues whenever needed, makes her an invaluable asset to Michigan Works! Southwest. Weather facing challenges or opportunities, Julie approaches every task with enthusiasm and professionalism, setting an inspiring example for others. Her exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication not only enhance her team’s performance but also foster a supportive and…

Lynn Page Receives 2024 Shining Star Award for Michigan Works! Southwest

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, September 10, Lynn Page, Business Solutions Coordinator for Michigan Works! Southwest, received the 2024 Shining Star Award for the Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph County service area. The Shining Star Award celebrates Michigan Works! Agency front line staff who, through dedication and outstanding contributions to workforce development, personify the Michigan Works! mission. Lynn Page began her career in March 2020 with Michigan Works! Southwest as a Business Solutions Representative,…

Duncan Aviation Receives Michigan Works! Employer of the Year Award

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, September 10, Duncan Aviation received the 2024 Employer of the Year Award at the Annual Michigan Works! Conference. The Employer of the Year Award highlights a private sector employer that, in partnership with a Michigan Works! Agency, goes beyond the call of duty, continuously contributing to local job-placement, and promoting education to maintain a skilled workforce. Duncan Aviation, the largest privately owned business jet service provider in the world, with…

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