Exciting Opportunities Await at West Michigan Manufacturers Every other week beginning February 22, West Michigan Works! (WMW!) will be highlighting the five high demand industries in our region: agribusiness, construction, health care, information technology and manufacturing. This week, WMW! and Discover Manufacturing are featuring exciting careers in manufacturing. What do office furniture, ...
Every year, West Michigan Works! releases a list of the top high-demand job opportunities in the region’s in-demand industries—construction/energy, health sciences, information technology, manufacturing, and professional/administrative services. The workforce agency works closely with local employers to understand their talent needs and the training or preparation needed for specific jobs in the region. What ...
Building Better Communities Every other week beginning February 22, West Michigan Works! (WMW!) will highlight the five high-demand industries in our region: agribusiness, construction, health care, information technology and manufacturing. This week, WMW! is shining a light on careers in the construction industry. If you are considering a career in ...
People Helping People Every other week beginning February 22, West Michigan Works! (WMW!) will highlight the five high-demand industries in our region: agribusiness, construction, health care, information technology and manufacturing. This week, WMW! and the West Michigan Health Careers Council are shining a light on careers in the health care industry. Did you know that ...
Muskegon Engine Component Manufacturer Is Hiring CWC Textron manufactures engine components for a variety of applications. Textron has over 6,000 employees on four continents, with a facility located in Muskegon, Michigan. Their Muskegon facility produces 12 million camshafts annually. Fun fact: nearly 30% of vehicles that are made in North America ...
Jobs for Veterans The coronavirus pandemic has left many without work. This includes individuals who served in the military. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average unemployment rate for veterans in 2019 was 3.1%, the lowest rate in 19 years. However, as businesses closed to prevent the spread of ...
As of June 15, Michigan’s governor has eased some of the “Stay Home. Stay Safe.” restrictions and many employers are re-opening their doors. For months, essential workers have been going to work every day to maintain health care services and provide groceries and other necessities. However, hundreds of thousands of employees are just starting to return to work. Staying Safe at Work The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health ...
Our Commitment The series of recent events highlighting the routine and perpetual inequities that people of color routinely face have reignited frustrations around the lack of progress in changing these systems of prejudice, bias and inequity. George Floyd, Ahmaud Abery, Breonna Taylor, David McAtee and countless other victims have shown ...
Employer Highlight: Tech Defenders Many West Michigan employers are finding unique and innovative ways to help other businesses and individuals impacted by the pandemic. Over the next few weeks we’ll share examples of businesses meeting—and helping others to meet—challenges imposed by COVID-19. Tech Defenders specializes in repairing and repurposing mobile devices for K-12 schools and ...
Meals-to-go from local restaurants now at select SpartanNash stores Many West Michigan employers are finding unique and innovative ways to help other businesses and individuals impacted by the pandemic. Over the next few weeks we’ll share examples of businesses meeting—and helping others to meet—challenges imposed by COVID-19. SpartanNash launched a pilot partnership with eight local ...