April is a valued member of the Michigan Works! Southwest team in her role as an ERN Success Coach. April’s nominator described her as someone who has a kind heart, is always willing to jump in and help her team, and continually strives to grow professionally. April’s recent interactions with two new employers resulted in…
New Federal Rule Would Have Catastrophic Consequences For Michigan’s Businesses and Talent
6/17/2022
Employers and job seekers could be left with fewer Michigan Works! staff and locations to serve them if the proposed Wagner-Peyser Staffing Act rule is implemented.
Local Companies Awarded Training Grant to Bridge Gap for New and Existing Employees
6/9/2022
The Workforce Development Board for Michigan Works! Southwest announces the award of a Going PRO Talent Fund Industry-Led Collaborative (ILC) grant totaling $138,065.
Michigan Works! Southwest partnering with local banking experts to host financial literacy workshop series for adults
5/20/2022
Michigan Works! Southwest launched a series of brand-new financial literacy workshops for adults facing financial barriers, those looking to connect with a banking institution, or are seeking a fresh perspective on managing finances.
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Jakki Bungart-Bibb Named New Director for Michigan Works! Southwest
1/3/2022
The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research and the Michigan Works! Southwest Workforce Development Board recently announced Jakki Bungart-Bibb as the new director for Michigan Works! Southwest.
Michigan Works! Southwest Expungement Fair to Provide Community Assistance Navigating New “Clean Slate” Process
12/9/2021
On April 11, 2021, the State of Michigan put into effect the new expungement law. The “Clean Slate” law was created to eliminate some of the known barriers to getting old misdemeanors and felonies (7 years for misdemeanors, 10 years for felonies) removed from an individual’s criminal record.
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