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Workforce Solutions for Northeast Michigan Employers

Find qualified employees, train your workforce, and grow your business—all at no cost.

We Can Help You...

Hire Qualified Talent

✔  Post job openings
✔  Screen applicants & provide referrals
✔  Host hiring events

✔  Offer interview space
✔  Get help reaching qualified candidates

Train Your Workforce

✔  Find training funding opportunities
✔  Explore the Going PRO Talent Fund
✔  Start an apprenticeship program

✔  Use on-the-job training
✔  Get customized training support

Retain Great Employees

✔  Prevent or reduce layoffs
✔  Plan for future workforce needs
✔  Get local wage and hiring data

✔  Upskill & promote from within

Why Employers Partner with Michigan Works!

✔  No-cost services

✔  Local workforce experts

✔  Customized workforce solutions

✔  Access to state and federal funding

✔  One-on-one support

Talk With a Business Solutions Professional

Ready to build your workforce? Connect with your local Business Solutions Professional for one-on-one help with your hiring, training, and workforce needs.

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Angie  Asam

serving Cheboygan &
Presque Isle counties

AsamA@nemcworks.org

989.306.7550

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Jennifer Coughlin

serving Otsego & Montmorency counties

CoughlinJ@nemcworks.org

989.306.7975

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Christina Southwell

serving Crawford & Oscoda counties

SouthwellC@nemcworks.org

989.306.7658

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Position is open

serving Alpena & Alcona counties

general@nemcworks.org

989.306.8437

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Learn More About...

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Provides competitive awards to help you train your employees, build new skills, and grow your business.

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Build your skilled workforce with a proven training model that combines paid on-the-job learning with related instruction.

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Get confidential support and resources to help your business prepare for layoffs, closures, or other major workforce changes.

Our Clients Say

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"The support we've received from Michigan Works! has been instrumental in strengthening our workforce and ensuring we remain competitive in a challenging labor market."

Michele Martel, Amrize Cement Inc.

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Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium is a network of resources providing free employment services to improve the region's workforce across 8 counties in Northeast Michigan.

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©2026 Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium is an equal opportunity employer/program. A proud partner of the American Job Center Network.
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- Administrative Office: 20709 State St., PO Box 711, Onaway, MI 49765  |  989-733-8548  |  File a Complaint - 

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