Michigan Works! West Central Quarterly eNewsletter – Vol. 1, Ed. 4
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Our Service Centers Are Open! |
Talent Specialists Are Ready To Help You Make Your Next Career Move! |
After a long year of providing services remotely to all of our clients and employer partners, we're back in our service centers able to meet face-to-face!
Those who are looking to advance their career are now able to come into any of our six of our workforce service centers to seek help with job searches, resume building, applying for training and more! We still are following sanitation and client contact tracing protocols, as well as have plastic shields installed at all of our front desks. However, we are not requiring clients who enter our centers to wear a mask.
We are concerned about your safety just as much as we are about the safety of our team members! Please follow our COVID-19 protocols and be respectful toward our staff so we can get through this pandemic together!
Our service centers are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (some do close for lunch). To find the service center nearest you, visit MWWC.org/contact-us, today! |
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Check Out Our New Website!
Visit Us Online At Our New Domain: MWWC.org
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During the past several months, Michigan Works! West Central has been working with the team at the Pioneer Group and Hearst Publications to completely revamp our website!
The new site is both more user friendly and mobile friendly! From our new home page, job seekers and employers alike will be able to find information directly relevant to them in an easy-to-use manner!
In addition to the new website, we are pleased to announce our new web address! Be sure to bookmark our new domain – MWWC.org – to get the latest and greatest workforce development news from Michigan Works! West Central and updates on things happening in our region!
Also be sure to update our team members' email addresses in your email address book to reflect our new email extensions! For example, info@michworkswc.org is now info@mwwc.org.
Please take some time today to check out our new website, MWWC.org! If you like what you see, let us know at info@mwwc.org! We appreciate your feedback! |
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Break Free From Your Past With A Clean Slate!
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Michigan Works ! West Central is partnering with WorkSolved to help you move forward and break free from your past!
WorkSolved is managing the Clean Slate for Michigan Program in the six counties of Michigan Works! West Central's region. Clean Slate is an initiative to gain access to better employment, housing and educational opportunities for those who have criminal offenses on their record.
To take advantage of this opportunity for FREE expungement (if qualified), register now! Visit worksolved.com/cleanslate for more information and to see if you qualify!
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Get The Training You Need To Succeed With MiLEAP!
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Michigan Works! West Central Now Enrolling Clients In
Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program
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The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) recently awarded Michigan Works! West Central more than $500,000 to respond to the economic impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program (MiLEAP), we are able to help job seekers make the jump from education and training to employment by delivering short- and mid-term customized training solutions!
MiLEAP grants have been awarded to only 10 groups across the state that will work with regional partners to support individuals who are dislocated, underemployed, serving as essential workers, living in distressed rural and urban communities, or economically disadvantaged. The goal of MiLEAP is to get Michigan back to work by helping job seekers find education and training programs in high-skill, high-wage careers that result in industry-recognized credentials and reduced educational debt!
Let our MiLEAP Navigator help you overcome any barriers to education, identify resources, and provide the guidance and support you need to advance your training and career!
For more information about MiLEAP and to see if you qualify, visit mwwc.org/MiLEAP. |
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Showcasing Success
Job Seeker & Employer Success Stories From Region 4A
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LAKE COUNTY – Jessica has struggled with reading for years. So when she entered the Mason/Lake Adult Education Program to earn her high school diploma, she was very unsure of herself.
With the support of a Talent Specialist at Michigan Works! West Central, Jessica began to see what she was capable of and gain confidence in herself. She received her GED and continued in the adult education program to successfully earn her high school diploma.
Jessica has proven to be a person who doesn’t give up easily and has since gone on to find full-time employment for the first time in her life!
“Jessica was a hardworking and dedicated student in the Lake/Mason Adult Ed. program," said Liz Stark, Mason/Lake Adult Education director. "She came to us unsure of herself and her own abilities. In the last few years, Jessica has earned her high school diploma and completed the Transitions program for post-secondary study. Jessica is now confident and happy with what she has accomplished."
See other Success Stories from Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, Oceana and Osceola counties by clicking here.
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Jessica (right) holds up her certificate of completion for the Mason/Lake Adult Education Transition Program. She also earned her high school diploma, and found full-time employment for the first time in her life. |
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JOB SEARCH TIP OF THE MONTH |
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"Set Career Goals & Make a Plan to Achieve Them"
Before you begin your job search, be sure to identify what type of career you want. This is especially important for those who are changing careers and those entering the workforce for the first time.
Make sure your goals are realistic, and set a plan on how to reach those goals. To help, you can talk with family, friends, teachers and your Talent Specialist at Michigan Works! West Central to get advice on your strengths and weaknesses regarding your identified goals.
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At Michigan Works! West Central, we also can help build your resume and cover letter, conduct mock interviews and more! Ask your Talent Specialist how they can help prepare you to make a great impression when you go through the interview process! Visit mwwc.org/contact-us to find the service center closest to you!
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BEHIND THE SCENES
Michigan Works! West Central Provides Talent Tours
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(ABOVE) Students tour the Country View Bakery facility in Ludington during a recent Talent Tour, which was organized by Michigan Works! West Central. (BELOW) The same group of students tour the West Wind Stables facility in Manistee. |
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Tours Introduce Young Adults To Available Career Paths In Our Region
A group of students in Mason County recently toured Country View Bakery in Ludington and West Wind Stables in Manistee. Michigan Works! West Central regularly offers behind-the-scenes tours at partnering employers, called Talent Tours.
The goal of these tours is to introduce young adults, parents and educators to available career paths in our region by offering these behind-the-scenes looks at in-demand businesses and industries. Talent Tours provide real-time information regarding employer, education and training requirements necessary to secure employment at the participating employer
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Michigan Works! West Central is funded by State and Federal funds and governed by local Workforce Development Boards and Local Elected Officials. More details available on the Legal Disclaimer page at www.mwwc.org/legal-disclaimer. Michigan Works! West Central is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Service: 711 | Supported by the State of Michigan. |
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