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Michigan Works! West Central
Quarterly eNewsletter - Vol. 2, Ed. 4
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2022 MiCareerQuest Video Is Live! | |
Video Highlights 10 Employers Across 6-County Region | |
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MiCareerQuest West Central is the premiere hands-on career-exploration event in Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, Oceana and Osceola counties. This year's video was released in late-May, and is estimated to have been viewed by 3,400 high school students!
We plan to return to an in-person event in 2023, at Ferris State University! Stay tuned for more information about how your business can participate. For more information about MiCareerQuest West Central, click here.
Special thanks to LakeFX Media for producing this year's video. Click here to view this year's video!
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20 Under 30 Highlights Young Professionals
First-Ever Publication Focuses On Those Excelling In Their Respective Careers
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One of our objectives at Michigan Works! West Central is to prepare the workforce of tomorrow. According to a 2021, Gallup poll, Generation Z and Millennials (those ages 16-40) represent 46 percent of the U.S. workforce. That number is only going to increase as more Baby Boomers retire.
We recently partnered with Hearst Media to highlight young professionals in our region who are excelling in their respective fields! Our first-ever 20 Under 30 publication was released in late-May 2022, and shows off the next generation of workforce in our region!
To read the full 20 Under 30 publication, click here, and for more info about our Young Professionals Program, click here.
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ABOVE: Michigan Works! West Central released its first-ever 20 Under 30 publication in May 2022. | |
Join Our Hiring Parties In Big Rapids & Reed City! | |
Come Hungry. ... Leave With A Job. | | |
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JULY 15, IN REED CITY
Join Michigan Works! West Central and a variety of local employers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday July 15, for a Hiring Party!
Enjoy free hot dogs, snacks and talk to local employers about open positions! The block-party-style event will be held at the Reed City Michigan Works! West Central service center, at 240 E. Church Ave.
JULY 22, IN BIG RAPIDS
Michigan Works! West Central and a variety of local employers are hosting another Hiring Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday July 22!
Enjoy free hot dogs and talk to local employers about open positions! The block-party-style event will be held at the Big Rapids Michigan Works! West Central service center, at 14330 Northland Drive.
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Offender Success Program Recognized By MDOC | |
ABOVE: Pictured from left to right are Sonya Beard, Kyle Kaminski, Kyla Holmes, Angie Sprank, Ellen Williams and Robert McGeorge. BELOW: The plaque presented by MDOC.(Photos courtesy of MDOC) | |
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Michigan Works! West Central's Offender Success (OS) team recently was surprised with a plaque of appreciation from the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Kyle Kominski, MDOC Offender Success Administrator, praised our OS team, noting we go above and beyond what is asked, we're innovative, we're always willing to help other regions and MDOC staff, and more!
For more information about our Offender Success program, click here!
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Showcasing Success
Job Seeker & Employer Success Stories From Region 4A
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"Thanks to the Michigan Works! staff, I was able to have a sense of reassurance wile making the long drive to work each day and night." | |
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James does a lot of driving for work, and needs to have a reliable vehicle. However, his tires were wearing thin and he couldn't afford all new tires.
He came to Michigan Works! West Central to see how we could help. He was enrolled in the Wagner-Peyser program and funds from a local grant were able to help purchase set of four new tires for James' truck.
“Safety was a big concern of mine,” James said. “Thanks to the Michigan Works! staff I was able have a sense of reassurance while making the long drive to work each day and night.”
Read James' full Success Story by clicking here. See other Success Stories from Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, Oceana and Osceola counties by clicking here.
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JOB SEARCH TIP OF THE MONTH | |
"Apply To Jobs You Are Under-Qualified For" | |
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Although your focus main should be directed toward jobs you're qualified for, it's is OK to apply for ones where you may not meet every single requirement in the job description.
If you think you're a good fit for the job, the employer may think so, too! You'll never know if you don't apply, ... so go ahead and take the chance!
If you'd like some help sprucing up your resume, talk to one of our Talent Specialists, today! Visit us at MWWC.org/Contact-Us.
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BEHIND THE SCENES
Shoemaker Retires After 35 Years With Organization
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Family, Friends and Coworkers Gather To Say 'Goodbye'
On April 15, we said farewell to our friend and colleague Connie Shoemaker, who retired after 35 years with Michigan Works! West Central!
During a special retirement reception, friends and Michigan Works! west Central staff shared happy memories about working with Connie and enjoyed a large cookie bar.
Congratulations on your retirement, Connie! Thank you for your many, many years of dedication and service to the organization!
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TOP: Connie Shoemaker (center) talks with friends and coworkers during her retirement reception. ABOVE: Executive Director Shelly Keene poses for a picture with Connie Shoemaker. | | |
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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