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Talent, business, and community connect Northwest Michigan.
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Back in the job market? We can help!
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Helping businesses start, grow
and stay in the Northern Michigan area.
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Helping businesses start, grow
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We work with community organizations
and work towards efficient transportation
methods and a stabilized region.
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We work with community organizations
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methods and a stabilized region.
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Celebrating 50 Years!

Check out the special 50-year anniversary video on the Networks Northwest homepage to celebrate decades of community impact and growth. Watch to learn about their story, key milestones, and continued commitment to serving our region.



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FOUNDED IN 1974, NETWORKS NORTHWEST
facilitates and manages various programs and services for Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford counties.

Our primary service categories are: workforce development;
business & economic development and community development.


OUR MISSION
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News & Events


Habitat for Humanity and SEEDS Recognized During State of Michigan Race to Talent Event

Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region and SEEDS Ecology and Education Centers were recognized for being Champions of US Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship during the State of Michigan Race to Talent event.

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Applications Being Accepted for New Manistee-Missaukee-Wexford Multi-County Materials Management Planning Committee

Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford Counties are accepting applications for a new Multi-County Materials Management Planning Committee (MMPC). The committee will help guide the development of a new Multi-County Materials Management Plan for Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford Counties with assistance from Networks Northwest.

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Applications Being Accepted for New Kalkaska County Materials Management Planning Committee

Kalkaska County is accepting applications for a new Materials Management Planning Committee (MMPC). The committee will help guide the development of a new Materials Management Plan that the County will be developing with assistance from Networks Northwest.

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Jobs for Michigan Graduates Announces Two Local Students Selected for National Student Leadership Association in Washington D.C.

Networks Northwest region (NNW) - Jobs for Michigan Graduates is proud to announce that two of their students have been selected to participate in the National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA) in December in Washington D.C. This honorary event will bring together top student leaders from across the country to engage in leadership training, networking opportunities, and discussions with national leaders.

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Northwest Michigan Works! Celebrates Registered Apprenticeship Graduation

Northwest Michigan Works!, a program of Networks Northwest, proudly celebrated the graduation of over 50 registered apprentices from its US Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program.

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Career Connection - Traverse City November 21

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Career Connection - Cadillac November 26

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    • Talent

    Habitat for Humanity and SEEDS Recognized During State of Michigan Race to Talent Event

    Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region and SEEDS Ecology and Education Centers were recognized for being Champions of US Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship during the State of Michigan Race to Talent event.

    Read More >


    • Community

    Applications Being Accepted for New Manistee-Missaukee-Wexford Multi-County Materials Management Planning Committee

    Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford Counties are accepting applications for a new Multi-County Materials Management Planning Committee (MMPC). The committee will help guide the development of a new Multi-County Materials Management Plan for Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford Counties with assistance from Networks Northwest.

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    • Community

    Applications Being Accepted for New Kalkaska County Materials Management Planning Committee

    Kalkaska County is accepting applications for a new Materials Management Planning Committee (MMPC). The committee will help guide the development of a new Materials Management Plan that the County will be developing with assistance from Networks Northwest.

    Read More >


    • Talent

    Jobs for Michigan Graduates Announces Two Local Students Selected for National Student Leadership Association in Washington D.C.

    Networks Northwest region (NNW) - Jobs for Michigan Graduates is proud to announce that two of their students have been selected to participate in the National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA) in December in Washington D.C. This honorary event will bring together top student leaders from across the country to engage in leadership training, networking opportunities, and discussions with national leaders.

    Read More >


    • Talent

    Northwest Michigan Works! Celebrates Registered Apprenticeship Graduation

    Northwest Michigan Works!, a program of Networks Northwest, proudly celebrated the graduation of over 50 registered apprentices from its US Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program.

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    • Talent

    Career Connection - Traverse City November 21

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    • Talent

    Career Connection - Manistee

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    • Talent

    Career Connection - BACN in Benzonia

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    • Talent

    Career Connection - Cadillac November 26

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    • Talent

    Career Connection - Manistee

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Networks Northwest always proves to be a valued resource for our local government planning efforts. No organization does a better job of convening partners, promoting collaboration, and reporting on the data than does Networks Northwest
- Ty Wessell, Leelanau County Commissioner

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