About Us

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.

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