Michigan Works! Southwest Service Centers are closed December 31-January 1 in observance of the New Year Holiday. Normal operating hours will resume on January 2, 2024. Happy New Year!
Michigan Works! Southwest
Staffing and Recruiting
Kalamazoo, Michigan 483 followers
Busy preparing a qualified workforce to meet the emerging needs of business and industry.
About us
We Are: Customer Centered – Integrity Driven – Dedicated to Excellence – Equity Focused – Collaborators – 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.
- Website
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https://www.michiganworkssouthwest.org/
External link for Michigan Works! Southwest
- Industry
- Staffing and Recruiting
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Workforce Development
Locations
Employees at Michigan Works! Southwest
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Patty Sudbay ~ GCDF, CWDP, MCDS
Employment Specialist | Job Search Expert | Motivational Trainer | Career Advisor
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Tawnya S.
CEO|Advocate|Educator|DVSP| Mental Health|PTSD|Moral Injury|Suicide Prevention|Family Crisis Intervention|Military|First Responder Community
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Steve Smith
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Benjamin Leverette
Continuum of Care Director at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Updates
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Attention 21–24-year-olds! 🎓 Ready to boost your skills and your paycheck without breaking the bank? Michigan Reconnect has you covered with free tuition for community college degrees or skill certificates! This opportunity is only available for a limited time, so don’t miss out! Invest in your future, tuition-free — apply today at Michigan.gov/Reconnect. #freetuition #MIreconnect #applynow
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Michigan Works! Southwest Service Centers will be closed December 31-January 1 in observance of the New Year Holiday. Normal operating hours will resume on January 2, 2025. For more information on Michigan Works! Southwest Service Center locations and hours visit: https://loom.ly/ELJnFt4
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Earning a tuition-free degree or skills certificate at community college degree is just a click away! By applying for Michigan’s Reconnect scholarship today, you can be on your way to enrolling in courses and getting the education you’ve always dreamed of. Apply now at Michigan.gov/Reconnect. Hurry! The deadline is Dec. 31. #freetuition #MIreconnect #applynow
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TUITION-FREE community college is now available for 21-to 24-year-olds for a limited time! Earn your degree or skills certificate tuition free and start earning income for yourself. To qualify, apply for Reconnect by Dec. 31, 2024 and enroll in a community college for the 2025 summer semester. Don’t wait — time to apply is limited, but your future doesn’t have to be. Visit Michigan.gov/Reconnect to apply now! #freetuition #MIreconnect #applynow
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Thank you to all the MWSW Board Members who attended the 2024 Annual Workforce Development Board Meeting! Michigan Works! Southwest staff presented the 2024 Annual Report (https://loom.ly/bEeV8zk) the meeting, highlighting the numerous accomplishments Michigan Works! Southwest had throughout the past year, including the MWSW Board being awarded the Board of Excellence Award at the Michigan Works! Annual Conference. Michigan Works! Southwest is thankful for the dedication demonstrated by our Board members who strategically focus on innovation, integration of services, outreach, and lasting impact. The MWSW Workforce Development Board has a proven commitment to excellence and to the success of each employer and job seeker in the communities served as reflected through members’ proactive engagement in workforce development. Thank you for a great year!
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Are you a 21-to-24-year-old interested in growing your paycheck and your skills tuition-free? Connect with Michigan Reconnect! For a limited time, tuition is covered for those pursuing a community college degree or skill certificate. Free tuition means a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you. Hurry! Michigan Reconnect is being offered to those 21 to 24 years old for a limited time only — apply today! Visit Michigan.gov/Reconnect to apply now. #freetuition #MIreconnect #applynow
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Michigan Works! Southwest Service Centers will be closed December 24-25 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Normal operating hours will resume on Thursday, December 26, 2024. For more information on Michigan Works! Southwest Service Center locations and hours visit: https://loom.ly/ELJnFt4
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India Johnson is a youth who came to Michigan Works! Southwest in June of 2022 and was enrolled in WIOA Youth programming. India had been facing barriers to obtaining employment after receiving her high school diploma and completing classroom instruction toward her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. She was eager to become a CNA and gain full time employment in the medical field but faced challenges passing the CNA state exam... To continue reading India's story, visit: https://loom.ly/RhCJmKE
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