Angie Barksdale, COO of West Michigan Works!, was interviewed by Daniel Sieberg of Comcast Newsmakers to discuss efforts to increase digital equity across West Michigan. Angie and Daniel connected to film this segment of Comcast Newsmakers on location at the 2024 Skills Summit in Washington DC. Click here to see the interview: https://lnkd.in/gu7Nvhfd For those interested in partnering with WMW! in this work, email business@westmiworks.org.
West Michigan Works!
Staffing and Recruiting
Grand Rapids, Michigan 2,587 followers
Opportunity knocks. Talent awaits.
About us
West Michigan Works! is part of the statewide Michigan Works! system and the workforce development agency in West Michigan. We serve the employers and job seekers of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa counties. We partner with employers, educators, economic developers and community organizations to create a qualified workforce that meets our region’s current and future talent needs and fuels our shared economic future.
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http://westmiworks.org
External link for West Michigan Works!
- Industry
- Staffing and Recruiting
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
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- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Job postings, Human resource services, Hiring events, Talent pipeline development, Job forecasing, and Wage analysis
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$4.8 million awarded in Going PRO Talent Fund 2024 Cycle 2 grants! “The Going PRO Talent Fund supports regional economic development. The grants are crucial for our regional economy, providing the necessary resources for businesses to upskill their workforce and remain competitive.” - Amy Lebednick, CBSP, director of business solutions, West Michigan Works!
Ninety-four employers awarded $4.8 million in Going PRO Talent Fund grants
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“What really started to click for me was seeing the dislocated worker programs and retraining efforts firsthand and getting involved in that. I got to see employers celebrate getting part of their wages being reimbursed while training an employee and helping them thrive.” - Paul David, Human Resources Director with Fleis & VandenBrink Thank you Paul for the valuable knowledge and insights you share as a member of the West Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board!
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All West Michigan Works! service centers are closed on Wednesday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth. Explore our website for virtual services.
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The Grand Rapids SE Service Center hosted a roundtable to discuss the Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan. What a great opportunity for community members, legislators and business and economic development leaders to come together and determine current workforce issues and barriers.
Partnerships in action! Today, we teamed up with @LtGovGilchrist and @WestMiWorks to discuss the #MichiganStatewideWorkforcePlan. It's more than just paper, it's a commitment to development and progress. Let's make it happen, not just park it on the shelf!
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Join Discover Manufacturing and the Agribusiness Talent Council for the first of a series of Career Fair Carnivals this Wednesday, June 5, at Grand Rapids Community College, Leslie E. Tassell MTEC (622 Godfrey Ave. SW Grand Rapids, MI, 49503). Over 300 job seekers have registered for the June 5 event and exhibitor spots are still available for manufacturers and food processors at all event dates and locations. Click the link below for more information and to register to become an exhibitor!
Summer family fun meets career opportunities at manufacturing/agribusiness Career Fair Carnivals
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"Discover Manufacturing scholarships help students pursue their dreams in college and help skilled professionals get the training they need for advancement. This annual scholarship program is another way that West Michigan Works! and Discover Manufacturing continue to support manufacturing across West Michigan in ways that deepen the talent pool in both current and future professionals” - Ryan Graham, Director of Workforce Development at KISD and Community and Parent Liaison for the Discover Manufacturing Industry Talent Council Congratulations to the 2024 Discover Manufacturing scholarship awardees! Click here to learn more about this year's recipients: https://lnkd.in/gYWrYyr9
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The job market is constantly changing which can make marketing yourself challenging. Register today for our VIRTUAL workshop this Friday, May 31, geared towards job seekers, ages 40 and up, eager to learn how to successfully navigate job searching.
Job Searching for The Experienced Worker (Virtual)
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All West Michigan Works! service centers will be closed on Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. Virtual services can still be accessed on our website.
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