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Michigan Works! Macomb/St. Clair is committed to being a leader in coordinating and providing quality, comprehensive workforce development, employment, and training services. We are comprised of trained professionals to assist you in the areas of Career Development and Business Development. Our goal is to prepare job seekers for in-demand careers and help employers connect with those job seekers who have the right skills.
Mission Statement
- Connect and support employers and job seekers to strengthen our economy and community.
Vision Statement
- To be the premier resource for workforce development and retention.

Upcoming Meetings and Board Minutes
Meetings are tentatively scheduled for the fourth Thursday of the month with the exception of November (no meeting) and the December Christmas dinner meeting. Locations are also subject to change. Please check your agenda each month. All future schedules are tentative.
2023 Meeting Schedule & Board Minutes
2022 Meeting Schedule & Board Minutes
2021 Meeting Schedule & Board Minutes
2020 Meeting Schedule & Board Minutes
2019 Meeting Schedule & Board Minutes
2018 Meeting Schedule & Board Minutes
Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board Members
Executive Director
Justin Al-Igoe
M/SC Workforce Development Board
Chairperson
Jennifer Gavin
Hr Director, Koucar Mgt Group
Vice-Chairperson
Charles Shaw
Attorney-at-Law, Charles Shaw Law Offices
Deputy Director
Kandyce Smith
M/SC Workforce Development Board
Members
Karen Arondoski
Owner, I.F. Metalworks
Krista Barr
Director of Employee Development, TK Mold and Engineering
Dan Casey
CEO, EDA of St. Clair County
Shannon Cruickshank
Regional Vice President Of Business Development
Jason Dahl
Director, Electrical Industry Training Center
Ken Dombrow
Director, Operating Engineers Local 324
Sharise Eckenrode
Client Service Representative, Brown & Brown of Detroit, Inc
Jennifer Gavin
Hr Director, Koucar Mgt Group
Reginal Griffin
UAW International Rep, UAW Region 1
Loree Godfrey
Vice President, Gage Bilt
Tanise Hill
Associate Labor Liaison, United Way
Larry Humphrey
President, Horstman, Inc.
Christol James
District Manager, Michigan Rehabilitation Services
David Jaraczewski
Training Director, R&E Automation
Lamarr Jones
Membership Development Agent, IBEW Local 58
Jodi Kade
Human Resource Coordinator, Paslin
Melody Magee
Chief Training Officer, MCA Detroit
Bill Peterson
Assistant to Secretary Treasure, United Auto Workers
James Sawyer
President, Macomb Community College
Charles Shaw
Attorney-at-Law, Charles Shaw Law Offices
Brianne Steele
Adult Education Consultant, Macomb Intermediate School District
Jodi Switalski
Attorney & Consultant, Switalski Law & Consulting PPLC
Christine Taylor
Director, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, EEO Compliance & Workforce Diversity Corporate Human Resources, Henry Ford Health
John Tucker
Director Of Human Resources, PTM Corporation
Christina Whitican
Human Resources Director, BTM Company
Shannon Williams
CTE Consultant, Macomb Intermediate School District
Maria Zardis
Manager of Communications and Outreach, Macomb County Dept of Planning & Economic Development