Three northern Michigan employers — Weinkauf Plumbing & Heating, Alcona Health Center, and the Center for Competency Development — were honored on November 4 for their leadership in training workers through Registered Apprenticeship Programs.   The recognition took place at the Otsego County Library following a panel discussion aimed at encouraging more area businesses to grow their own talent through apprenticeships. The event was part of the Michigan Department of Labor and

In August, Lorretta visited the Gaylord Michigan Works! office seeking assistance with filing her Unemployment Insurance (UIA) claim. After recently losing her job, she was relying on friends and family for support while determining her next steps. Staff helped her re-access her MiWAM account, successfully file her claim, and complete the Register for Work requirement during her visit. Lorretta began using the Michigan Works! Resource Room to search for new employment opportu

Like many employers in Northern Michigan, Cooper Standard knows that hiring skilled trades employees can be a challenge. To address this,...

(L) Elly Webb, CCMA, graduated Apprentice; (R) Lisa Lakin, LPN, AHC Clinical Educator and Apprentice Preceptor At Michigan Works!...

When Stephanie first connected with Michigan Works!, she was unemployed after her previous employer’s office closed permanently. Despite...

After working in the painting industry since high school, Bret came to Michigan Works! ready for a change. While he valued the skills and...