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Michigan WORKS! > Job Seeker Services
Northwest Michigan WORKS! Job Seeker Services
Northwest Michigan WORKS! provides career development resources and services for job seekers in our region. Job seekers are people who are transitioning from one job to another job, unemployment to work, welfare to work, or school to work. All services are supplied without cost or hassles.
Career advisors assist job seekers in creating an effective resume, interviewing successfully, accessing training programs, and planning for long-term careers.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a certain job, such as a housekeeper, miner, machine operator, or secretary? You may have questions such as, Do you sit or stand all day? Do you need a college degree or special certificate? You can use the software provided in the Northwest Michigan WORKS! Resource Rooms to find out what skills are required for a certain job, how much training is needed, average wage, and more. Visit or call a Service Center near you today.
Workforce Investment Act funds provide eligible job seekers the opportunity to return to school. Acquiring new skills, a certificate, or degree increases their potential for getting and keeping a job. Contact a Career Advisor in your area for more information.
Dislocated workers are those who lost a job due to downsizing or business closing. Northwest Michigan Works! can offer dislocated workers a myriad of services to assist them in their transition to other jobs or new careers. Federal and state funding help dislocated workers to go back to school or get trained on the job. Business Liaisons and Career Advisors work with employers and job seekers to provide confidentiality and sensitivity during a difficult time. If you are an employer and will be laying off several staff, contact your Business Liaison for assistance. If you are a worker and are being laid off, contact a Career Advisor.
JET - Jobs, Education, Training - is a comprehensive new program to help cash assistance recipients move into permanent jobs. The program focuses on long-term goals for each individual, enhancing job opportunities with training and coaching. Only referrals from Department of Human Services are eligible for this program.
The Northwest Michigan WORKS! Service Centers provide internet access to search job postings on Michigan's Talent Bank. Anyone who is uncomfortable with computers can ask for assistance from staff, or look through printouts of job postings on the Job Board. Career Advisors help you develop skills in job search such as networking, informational interviews, and cold calls. Visit or call a Service Center near you.
Adult Education Learning Labs provide individual, self-paced instruction to adults in Northwest Michigan. Prepare for your GED exam, learn basic writing and math skills, upgrade computer skills, or learn English as a Second Language.
On-the-Job Training is a program designed to teach job-specific skills under the close supervision and guidance of the business. The trainee learns while actually performing the job duties and earning a wage. The business gains a competent employee and receives up to 50 percent of the trainee's wages for a designated training period. If you are an employer, contact your Northwest Michigan Works! Business Liaison. If you are a job seeker, contact a Career Advisor.
Northwest Michigan WORKS! collaborates with Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), a division of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth. In Traverse City, MRS is housed in the same building as the Michigan WORKS! Service Center, and other centers provide office space to MRS counselors for the convenience of job seekers needing rehabilitative assessments. Visit the Michigan Rehabilitation Services web site for more information.
Resource Rooms
Resource Rooms are located in every Northwest Michigan Works! Service Center. Job seekers can use public computers to write and print resumes, research careers, use the Michigan's Talent Bank, and more.
The Northwest Michigan WORKS! Service Center Resource Rooms provide software for resume-writing. In addition to Microsoft Word, WinWay Resume Deluxe is also available. Staff are available for assistance in writing and designing your resume, whether in the resource room or in a more supervised capacity with a Career Advisor. Resume Writing workshops are also held periodically. (Check the Calendar of your local Service Center for workshop information.)
Are you unsure of which career or job is best for you? Many people find themselves out of work after years of employment with the same company. How do you transition to another job? Career advisors can perform an assessment that points out your skills, interests and work values, and identifies the best job choices for you. Contact a Career Advisor for more information.
Michigan WORKS! partners with the Veteran's Employment Services division of Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth. Veteran's Representatives provide special services to military veterans in all Northwest Michigan WORKS! Service Centers. For more information, contact a Veterans Services representative near you: Cadillac: Bob Buttis (231) 876-1611 Manistee: Bill Ford (231) 876-1614 Kalkaska: Gary Perkins (231) 922-3719 Traverse City: Gary Perkins (231) 922-3719 Don Clover (231) 922-3741
Agricultural Employment Services are available for employers or job seekers in seasonal farm work, migrant farm work, or migrant food processing work. Services include referrals to agricultural and non-agricultural employment; training and supportive services; job development; assistance with migrant housing; and information on the Employment Service Complaint System and farm workers' rights with respect to terms and conditions of employment. An bilingual Agricultural Employment Specialist is available in most Northwest Michigan WORKS! Service Centers. Contact the Service Center near you for more information.
Periodic workshops are offered at every Northwest Michigan WORKS! Service Center. Theses workshops are designed to help job seekers with networking skills, job search techniques, resume writing, starting your own business, and more. Topics include: - Resume and Cover Letters
- Interviewing Skills
- Job Search Techniques
- Job Applications
- Anger Management
- Stress Management
- Networking
View the Calendar for the Service Center nearest you for workshop information.
Northwest Michigan Works! Youth Employment and Training Program assists the youth of the area in obtaining the education and experience they need to fully participate in the workforce.
This page last updated on 9/26/2007.
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