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Northwest Michigan Works! Presents Award for Parolee Success
Scott Kulanda received an award from Northwest Michigan Works!. He put in serious effort to turn his life around after being paroled from Pugsley Correctional Facility. Scott took advantage of Michigan Works’ employment services which led to employment as a machinist.

Take the Housing Survey!
The online survey will only take a few minutes to complete, and will provide valuable information for local communities looking for ways to address their housing challenges.

Workers, Students, and Employers Recognized by Northwest Michigan Works!
Northwest Michigan Works! has given special recognition to some of the workers, students, and businesses it serves. The awards were presented at the June 10 meeting of the Northwest Michigan Workforce Development Board in Traverse City.

Website Connects Commuters With Rides in Northwest Michigan
The Northwest Michigan Ride Share Connection website has been updated to make it easier for commuters to find or offer rides in northwest Michigan. NMRide.net can help
local residents reduce traffic, save energy, and make friends who value smart commute options.

NMC Student Video Challenges the Stereotypes of Poverty
In addition to studying a variety of social problems from the local through the global levels in a Modern Social Problems course (SOC 201), NMC students worked together on a semester-long service learning video project that focused on myths and stereotypes about poverty and people living on low-income.