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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

From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Essence’s Journey to a Healthcare Career

Essence began her journey with the Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH) program at Michigan Works! Southwest in September 2024 as a single parent with patient care assistance experience, hoping to continue her career in the healthcare sector by gaining a Medical Assistant training at Ross Medical; however, she faced various barriers to successfully gaining certification, including transportation and childcare. By leveraging PATH resources, support from her MWSW PATH Career Coach, and her dedication, Essence completed…

August 2025 Shining Star: Irene Williams

Michigan Works! Southwest is proud to announce Irene Williams as our Shining Star for August 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. Irene’s dedication to Michigan Works! Southwest’s mission and…

Michigan Works! Southwest Hosts Race to Talent™ Event at Annual Conference

Michigan Works! Southwest, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, successfully hosted its second Race to Talent™ event during the Annual Michigan Works! Conference in Kalamazoo on Monday, September 8, 2025. The event brought together workforce development leaders, industry representatives, and local organizations, including Bronson Healthcare Group, Better World Builders, and Ripple Effects, to celebrate the region’s skilled workforce and showcase registered apprenticeship programs. Attendees listened to a panel discussion by employers…

Christine Trevino Named Michigan Works! Southwest July 2025 Shining Star

Michigan Works! Southwest is proud to recognize Christine Trevino as the Shining Star for July 2025! Christine’s dedication to the Michigan Works! Southwest mission and her exceptional service to customers have earned her this well-deserved honor. In her role as a Career Coach, Christine is known for going above and beyond to support participants, helping them stay on track to reach their goals while inspiring them to see their full potential. While participants know her…

From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Essence’s Journey to a Healthcare Career

Essence began her journey with the Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH) program at Michigan Works! Southwest in September 2024 as a single parent with patient care assistance experience, hoping to continue her career in the healthcare sector by gaining a Medical Assistant training at Ross Medical; however, she faced various barriers to successfully gaining certification, including transportation and childcare. By leveraging PATH resources, support from her MWSW PATH Career Coach, and her dedication, Essence completed…

August 2025 Shining Star: Irene Williams

Michigan Works! Southwest is proud to announce Irene Williams as our Shining Star for August 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. Irene’s dedication to Michigan Works! Southwest’s mission and…

Michigan Works! Southwest Hosts Race to Talent™ Event at Annual Conference

Michigan Works! Southwest, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, successfully hosted its second Race to Talent™ event during the Annual Michigan Works! Conference in Kalamazoo on Monday, September 8, 2025. The event brought together workforce development leaders, industry representatives, and local organizations, including Bronson Healthcare Group, Better World Builders, and Ripple Effects, to celebrate the region’s skilled workforce and showcase registered apprenticeship programs. Attendees listened to a panel discussion by employers…

Christine Trevino Named Michigan Works! Southwest July 2025 Shining Star

Michigan Works! Southwest is proud to recognize Christine Trevino as the Shining Star for July 2025! Christine’s dedication to the Michigan Works! Southwest mission and her exceptional service to customers have earned her this well-deserved honor. In her role as a Career Coach, Christine is known for going above and beyond to support participants, helping them stay on track to reach their goals while inspiring them to see their full potential. While participants know her…

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