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Northern Michigan employers looking for innovative ways to reduce turnover, boost productivity, and support their workforce are invited to an exclusive Business Resource Network (BRN) Information Session on May 2nd at North Central Michigan College (NCMC) in Petoskey.

Northwest Education Services is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 107-A Innovation Grant as part of more than $8.7 million in state funding distributed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). The grant will fund innovative initiatives aimed at supporting adults without a high school diploma or equivalency and English language learners, helping them achieve academic and career success.

Northwest Michigan Works!, a program of Networks Northwest, is hosting a free registered apprenticeship Lunch, Learn and Launch workshop Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Northwest Michigan Works! in Traverse City. Businesses and organizations from across northwest Lower Michigan could use this opportunity to network, learn about strategies to address workforce shortages, and the benefits of using an apprenticeship program. This exciting information session will take place from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, and employers from across the region are strongly encouraged to join us for this valuable opportunity!

Northwest Michigan APEX Accelerator, a program of Networks Northwest, is pleased to announce that Marco Barberini has returned to the organization and will be assuming the Regional Director position. Barberini will be replacing long-term Regional Director, Cathy Fairbanks, beginning April 1, 2025.

As Michigan continues to lead the way in electric vehicle (EV) innovation, Northwest Michigan Works! is helping EV industry employers build a highly skilled workforce. Through a new workforce training initiative, employers can access training reimbursements, employment services, and support programs to upskill workers and fill critical roles in the growing EV sector.

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) is excited to announce an upcoming Job Fair on Thursday, March 13th, offering job seekers the opportunity to explore exciting career opportunities in the aviation and adjacent industries. The event will take place at 727 Fly Don’t Dr., Traverse City, MI, with two sessions available: 8:00 – 10:00 AM and 2:00 – 4:00 PM.

Residents and business owners in the Village of Kingsley are encouraged to contribute their ideas for the community’s new Master Plan at an upcoming open house. The input session will take place on Wednesday, February 19th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Kingsley Village Office, 207 S. Brownson Avenue, Kingsley, MI 49649.

Seven local Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) students attended a National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA) in Washington D.C. this past December.

Antrim County will continue to accept applications until all Materials Management Planning Committee (MMPC) requirements are filled, but it is expected for appointments to the MMPC to be made at the Antrim County Board of Commissioners second meeting in January 2025. The committee will help guide the development of a new Materials Management Plan that the County will be developing with assistance from Networks Northwest.

Northwest Michigan employers are celebrating a transformative boost for workforce development, with over $1.3 million awarded through the first round of 2025 Going PRO Talent Fund grants. This funding will provide critical training opportunities for 695 employees, including on-the-job and classroom training for 178 apprentices across the region.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Charlevoix 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.

Antrim 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.

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.

Northwest Michigan Works! in a partnership with Pro Image Design and World Magnetics participated in a US Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship signing event to launch four new apprenticeship training programs.

Northwest Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program was recently honored by Youth Solutions for thirteen awards.

East Jordan residents, neighbors, and visitors are being encouraged to take an online survey to help guide local leaders as they set a new strategy for economic prosperity.

28 businesses in northwest Lower Michigan will receive a total of $906,348 for employee training from the second round of fiscal year 2024 grants from the state’s Going PRO Talent Fund.