News and Success Stories

Michigan Works! Southwest Announces the Availability of Training Dollars to Assist Businesses Expand Their Pool of Skilled Workers

8/16/2018

The Going PRO Talent Fund, also known as simply the Talent Fund, provides funding to employers for customized short-term training to enhance the skills of current employees, encourage new hires and expand apprenticeship programs.

Road Commission of Kalamazoo County Announces First Road Commission Apprenticeship in the State of Michigan

7/24/2018

The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) is proud to announce the approval to move forward with the Municipal Maintenance Technician (Roadway Technician) Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Michigan Works! Southwest Announces Neighborhood Employment Hubs in Battle Creek

3/29/2018

Michigan Works! Southwest recently announced a local initiative designed to develop talent and increase the local employment rate…

Burning Glass Analytics and Real Time Jobs Data Report for Michigan Works! Southwest

A Message from the Director

3/15/2018

Michigan Works! Southwest is committed to ensuring that our local workforce is trained, educated
and employment ready, and that our local employers are fully equipped with the talent needed to
succeed in the ever-changing economy.

Rey Guzman Chosen as Michigan Works! Impact Award Winner

3/1/2018

Rey Guzman, economic/community development specialist with the Michigan Talent Investment Agency (TIA) Industry Engagement Division, has been named a 2018 Michigan Works! Impact Award Winner.

State Legislators and Talent Leaders Honor Michigan Works! Southwest Workforce Development Results

2/21/2018

State leadership and lawmakers came together this week to honor southwest Michigan leaders for their efforts to create jobs and develop talent in their communities.

Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Outcomes

1/25/2018

Michigan Works! Southwest 2016-2017 Outcomes have been released! Download PDF Reader View Full List Of Results

Sherman’s CDL-A certification leads to full-time employment with a bucket list employer

11/1/2017

When Sherman came into the Michigan Works! Southwest Service Center he was frustrated with seasonal employment for rotating employers.