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Northwest Michigan Works! Releases Updated Hot Jobs Report Highlighting In-Demand Careers

Northwest Michigan Works! has released an updated Hot Jobs Report, a regional workforce resource that highlights occupations with strong demand across Northwest Lower Michigan. The report identifies careers with high numbers of annual openings and provides information on wages and education and training pathways, helping jobseekers, educators, and employers better understand opportunities in the regional labor market.

Northwest Michigan Works! partners with Walstrom Marine to Register first Marine Services Technician Apprenticeship in the Region

Northwest Michigan Works!, in partnership with Walstrom Marine, has officially launched the region’s first-ever U.S. Department of Labor Registered Marine Services Technician Apprenticeship. The new apprenticeship marks a major milestone for professional trades training and workforce development in Northwest Lower Michigan.

Christy Nelson Honored with MACAE Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Adult Education

Northwest Michigan Works!, a program of Networks Northwest, proudly announces that Regional Director of Adult Education, Christy Nelson, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Michigan Adult, Community & Alternative Education Association (MACAE), recognizing more than 25 years of exceptional service and leadership in adult education.

Northwest Michigan Works! Hosts Registered Apprenticeship Lunch & Learn Race to Talent Celebration

In honor of National Apprenticeship Week, Northwest Michigan Works is hosting a free Registered Apprenticeship Lunch and Learn Workshop & Race to Talent Celebration Thursday, April 23 from 11:30am to 1:30pm.

A Voice for Michigan’s Youth: Riley Brown Earns Top JMG Alumni Honor

Out of more than 33,000 alumni across the state, Riley Brown, a participant in Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG), a program of Networks Northwest, has been named the 2026 JMG Alumni of the Year by Youth Solutions—an honor reserved for a student whose journey reflects resilience, leadership, and the transformative power of opportunity. Riley will be formally recognized at the Career Development Conference (CDC) on Thursday, April 30th in Saginaw.

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