Northwest Michigan WORKS!

Northwest Michigan Works! is the home of No Worker Left Behind in Northwest Michigan! Click here to learn how you can train for better opportunities! 

As the workforce development arm of Northwest Michigan Council of Governments, Northwest Michigan WORKS! provides a wide variety of services to every sector of our economy. These services include:

• Business Services  We provide free human resources information and assistance to small and large businesses. Business Liaisons assist employers with employee recruitment and training, and connect businesses with other resources such as SBTDC and PTAC.
• Job Seeker Services  Job seekers receive help with writing resumes, career information and job search, interest assessments, and more in the job seeker resource rooms. Career Advisors assist job seekers with accessing publicly-funded programs for returning to school or on the job training.
• Learning Labs  Adults attend the Michigan WORKS! Learning Labs to receive individualized instruction for increasing job skills or obtaining a GED.
• Youth Services  Youth of the Northwest Michigan region can receve specialized assistance from a Youth Advisor. Services include employment assistance, drop-out prevention, internships, summer jobs for disadvantaged youth, social behavior and soft skills training, and more.

Northwest Michigan WORKS! consists of partnerships amongst several governmental and educational agencies, and accesses a multitude of publicly-funded programs.

Call toll-free for more information: 800-442-1074