FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 1, 2023 CONTACT: Mike Murray 517-449-8231 $12.4 million in grants help Michigan businesses focus on growing talent, employees gain skills and bigger paychecks Applications for Going PRO Talent Fund open May 1 LANSING, Mich. — Michigan employers looking to take advantage of the Going PRO Talent Fund program will be able […]
5 Tips for Acing Virtual Interviews
Over the past 2 years, the Covid-19 pandemic made virtual interviews necessary. As a result of social distancing and working remotely, virtual interviews became the more popular way to conduct the hiring process. Virtual interviews are likely to stay post-pandemic as well as it is convenient for employers, ease scheduling conflicts, and can broaden the […]
Are You Making These Resume Mistakes?
A resume is one of the most essential documents in your job applications. It showcases your achievements, academics, skills, and work history. Employers use it to help determine your fit for a particular position. Whether you are an entry-level or an experienced professional, it is important to make sure your resume is free of mistakes. […]
Continued: Navigating the Career Search After Graduation
June is Youth Employment Month! We are wrapping this month up with helpful tips to help you navigate the career search after graduation. Click here to read the first part of the article. Use Your Network According to CNBC, several recent graduates had a great piece of advice: Use your resources! Being early in your […]
Navigating the Career Search After Graduation
If you have recently graduated, you may be feeling the pressure to get a career after graduation. There is no magic formula for finding a career, however, there are plenty of tips and tricks to help you stay organized and diligent during your job search. Below are career searching tips to help you land your […]
Job Seeker Turns a Setback into a Comeback
Job seeker Josh L. came to Michigan Works! in March 2018 looking for a fresh start. He had significant barriers affecting his ability to secure and retain stable employment. At twenty-three years old, Josh knew he wanted to make a big change in his life, but realized he needed a little guidance and possibly […]
Press Release: Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! Launches Health Care Apprenticeship Initiative
Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! launches health care apprenticeship initiative Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! will host a one-hour Employer Information Session to announce the registered apprenticeship health care expansion initiative. This event will review available grant funding as well as host representatives from key partners that will be available to discuss how to assist in building […]
Going Pro Talent Fund Closes Skills Gap
Drake Enterprises Incorporated of Clinton Township, Michigan, manufactures driveline and transmission components. The company officially began its production with Plant 2. Plant 2 is the newly acquired 38,000 square foot building. Drake Enterprises promoted 11 employees to oversee the new processes. This was made possible because of the partnership Drake Enterprises has with Macomb/St. Clair […]
5 Tips to Upgrade Your Career This Year
Are you interested in starting a new career this year? Perhaps you want to earn more money, have different interests, or just want to try something new. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2015 and 2016, more than 6 million people decided to change occupations. This research was done before the pandemic, which […]
Press Release: Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! Wins Grant To Support Industry 4.0 Careers For Local Job Seekers
Macomb County, Mich. (Dec 1st, 2021) – Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! (M/SC MW!) in partnership with the Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to support Industry 4.0 (i4.0) development in the local community. i4.0 is the ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices, using […]
