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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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Seeking and Finding the Right Fit: Jesse’s Journey with MWSW

After earning his high school diploma in 2024, Jesse knew he wanted to build a successful future for himself. He had a strong interest in pursuing a career in skilled trades, but like many young adults entering the workforce for the first time, he wasn’t sure where to begin. When Jesse enrolled in the Michigan Works! Southwest Young Professionals Plus Program in October 2025, he faced several challenges that were preventing him from moving forward…

Finding the Time to Grow: Malayah’s Journey with MWSW

Like many high school students, Malayah had a lot on her plate. Between academics, sports, extracurricular activities, and planning for her future, finding enough time in the day often felt like a challenge. While she wanted to gain work experience and begin preparing for life after high school, she worried about how she could fit a part-time job into an already demanding schedule. When Malayah enrolled in the Michigan Works! Southwest Young Professionals (YP) Program…

Reaching for a Bigger Future: Victor’s Journey with MWSW

When Victor enrolled in the Michigan Works! Southwest Young Professionals Plus Program in October 2025, he was focused on finding a part-time job while finishing high school. Like many students preparing for life after graduation, he wanted to earn money, gain work experience, and begin building a future for himself. However, several obstacles made those goals feel difficult to reach. At the time, Victor did not have a resume and struggled with applying for local jobs. He also knew that…

Optimism and Determination Deliver a Bright Future: David’s Journey with MWSW

When David enrolled in the Michigan Works! Southwest Young Professionals (YP) Program in March 2025, he was looking for guidance on employment and his future education plans. While David had always been eager to learn and willing to challenge himself, he often needed additional time and support to master new skills. Despite facing obstacles throughout his life, he approached every opportunity with optimism, determination, and a genuine desire to grow. Even before joining the program,…

Seeking and Finding the Right Fit: Jesse’s Journey with MWSW

After earning his high school diploma in 2024, Jesse knew he wanted to build a successful future for himself. He had a strong interest in pursuing a career in skilled trades, but like many young adults entering the workforce for the first time, he wasn’t sure where to begin. When Jesse enrolled in the Michigan Works! Southwest Young Professionals Plus Program in October 2025, he faced several challenges that were preventing him from moving forward…

Finding the Time to Grow: Malayah’s Journey with MWSW

Like many high school students, Malayah had a lot on her plate. Between academics, sports, extracurricular activities, and planning for her future, finding enough time in the day often felt like a challenge. While she wanted to gain work experience and begin preparing for life after high school, she worried about how she could fit a part-time job into an already demanding schedule. When Malayah enrolled in the Michigan Works! Southwest Young Professionals (YP) Program…

Reaching for a Bigger Future: Victor’s Journey with MWSW

When Victor enrolled in the Michigan Works! Southwest Young Professionals Plus Program in October 2025, he was focused on finding a part-time job while finishing high school. Like many students preparing for life after graduation, he wanted to earn money, gain work experience, and begin building a future for himself. However, several obstacles made those goals feel difficult to reach. At the time, Victor did not have a resume and struggled with applying for local jobs. He also knew that…

Optimism and Determination Deliver a Bright Future: David’s Journey with MWSW

When David enrolled in the Michigan Works! Southwest Young Professionals (YP) Program in March 2025, he was looking for guidance on employment and his future education plans. While David had always been eager to learn and willing to challenge himself, he often needed additional time and support to master new skills. Despite facing obstacles throughout his life, he approached every opportunity with optimism, determination, and a genuine desire to grow. Even before joining the program,…

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