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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

Shining Star Spotlight: Angie O’Bryant, May 2026

Michigan Works! Southwest is proud to recognize Angie O’Bryant as the April 2026 Shining Star Award recipient for her exceptional dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving customers and the community. Throughout April, Angie demonstrated truly outstanding performance in Talent Solutions by consistently providing excellent customer service while maintaining high expectations and meeting customers where they are in their individual journeys. Through her supportive approach and ability to build meaningful relationships, she helps individuals gain confidence…

Finding Direction and Building Confidence: Natalia’s Journey with Michigan Works! Southwest

When Natalia Diaz-Andrade enrolled in the Michigan Works! Southwest Young Professionals (YP) program in March 2025, she was a student at Lakeview High School with big questions about her future. Living in a low-income household with limited exposure to career opportunities, Natalia was eager to gain work experience but unsure where to begin. With guidance from her Career Coach, Mya Schulz, Natalia began turning uncertainty into action. Through one-on-one coaching and career exploration, Natalia gained…

Shining Star Spotlight: Hannah Klein, March 2026

Michigan Works! Southwest is proud to recognize Hannah Klein as the March 2026 Shining Star Award recipient for her outstanding dedication, adaptability, and commitment to serving customers. Hannah consistently goes above and beyond, always stepping up when needed to support both her team and the individuals we serve. One of her most impactful contributions has been her continued growth in Spanish language skills, which has allowed her to better assist Spanish-speaking customers and ensure they…

Essence and Bronson Healthcare Named 2026 Michigan Works! Southwest Impact Award Recipients

Each year, Michigan Works! Agencies recognize individuals and employers whose partnership demonstrates the power of workforce development to transform lives and strengthen communities. This year, Essence and Bronson Healthcare have been selected as the 2026 Michigan Works! Impact Award recipients for the Michigan Works! Southwest service area. The Impact Awards are a statewide celebration recognizing the economic impact of newly created jobs, transformational training, and effective talent pipeline development across Michigan. During the event, state…

Shining Star Spotlight: Angie O’Bryant, May 2026

Michigan Works! Southwest is proud to recognize Angie O’Bryant as the April 2026 Shining Star Award recipient for her exceptional dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving customers and the community. Throughout April, Angie demonstrated truly outstanding performance in Talent Solutions by consistently providing excellent customer service while maintaining high expectations and meeting customers where they are in their individual journeys. Through her supportive approach and ability to build meaningful relationships, she helps individuals gain confidence…

Finding Direction and Building Confidence: Natalia’s Journey with Michigan Works! Southwest

When Natalia Diaz-Andrade enrolled in the Michigan Works! Southwest Young Professionals (YP) program in March 2025, she was a student at Lakeview High School with big questions about her future. Living in a low-income household with limited exposure to career opportunities, Natalia was eager to gain work experience but unsure where to begin. With guidance from her Career Coach, Mya Schulz, Natalia began turning uncertainty into action. Through one-on-one coaching and career exploration, Natalia gained…

Shining Star Spotlight: Hannah Klein, March 2026

Michigan Works! Southwest is proud to recognize Hannah Klein as the March 2026 Shining Star Award recipient for her outstanding dedication, adaptability, and commitment to serving customers. Hannah consistently goes above and beyond, always stepping up when needed to support both her team and the individuals we serve. One of her most impactful contributions has been her continued growth in Spanish language skills, which has allowed her to better assist Spanish-speaking customers and ensure they…

Essence and Bronson Healthcare Named 2026 Michigan Works! Southwest Impact Award Recipients

Each year, Michigan Works! Agencies recognize individuals and employers whose partnership demonstrates the power of workforce development to transform lives and strengthen communities. This year, Essence and Bronson Healthcare have been selected as the 2026 Michigan Works! Impact Award recipients for the Michigan Works! Southwest service area. The Impact Awards are a statewide celebration recognizing the economic impact of newly created jobs, transformational training, and effective talent pipeline development across Michigan. During the event, state…

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