Employers Invited to National Apprenticeship Week Information Sessions
Businesses and organizations from across northwest Lower Michigan are invited to attend a variety of apprenticeship information sessions being hosted by Northwest Michigan Works! in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week.
2023-10-26
Mayfield Township Master Plan Community Open House November 8
The Mayfield Township Planning Commission, in partnership with Networks Northwest, will host a community open house on Wednesday, November 8 to gather input for the Township's upcoming Master Plan update.
2023-10-25
Village of Thompsonville Parks and Recreation Plan Community Open House November 6
To assist with the development of the Village of Thompsonville Parks and Recreation Plan, the public is invited to attend a Parks and Recreation Community Open House on Monday, November 6,
2023-10-23
Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Students Participate in Leadership Day
Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) students from northern Lower Michigan and the eastern U.P. worked on leadership and team-building skills at the JMG Leadership Day October 10 at Camp Daggett near Petoskey.
2023-10-17
Local Employers Invited to Virtual Childcare Apprenticeship Lunch, Learn & Launch
Businesses and organizations from across northwest Lower Michigan are invited to attend a virtual childcare apprenticeship Lunch, Learn & Launch workshop October 24.
2023-10-09
Local Software Company Launches Region’s First Application Developer Registered Apprenticeship Program
A first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program in northern Michigan will help a Petoskey based software company train its employees.
2023-09-29
Families Asked to Participate in Child Care Survey
Networks Northwest is leading an effort to create a regional plan to address gaps in child care in the 10-county region. An online survey is underway to better understand and address barriers that families face when accessing child care.
2023-09-27
Charlevoix County Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Input Sessions
As part of a Hazard Mitigation Plan update, Charlevoix County and Networks Northwest are holding four drop-in sessions in October of 2023, where the public can provide input on hazard concerns and potential mitigation strategies.
2023-09-21
Wexford County Parks & Recreation Plan Community Open House
A Community Open House on September 28 in Cadillac will give the public an opportunity to further refine some of the goals and objectives for Wexford County Parks and Recreation.
2023-09-12
Young Adults Get Paid Work Experience Through Summer Young Professionals Program
20 young adults in northwest Lower Michigan earned money and gained meaningful work experience through the Summer Young Professionals program offered through a partnership between Northwest Michigan Works! and three intermediate school districts.
2023-08-31
U.S. Department of Labor and State of Michigan Recognize Northwest Michigan Works! Apprenticeship Employers
Northern Michigan employers received special recognition from federal and state officials at an Apprenticeship Launch Network celebratory signing event on August 2 in Traverse City.
2023-08-18
Local Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Program Receives State and National Recognition for Serving Youth
Staff members with the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program in northwest Michigan have received state and national recognition for their work equipping young people with the skills to overcome barriers and succeed in education, employment, and in life.
2023-08-02
Wexford County Parks and Recreation Survey Response Deadline Extended
The deadline for completing the Wexford County Parks and Recreation Survey has been extended until August 31.
2023-08-01
Northwest Michigan Businesses Receive $593,000 For Employee Training
18 businesses in northwest Lower Michigan will receive a total of $593,097 for employee training from a second round of fiscal year 2023 grants from the state’s Going PRO Talent Fund.
2023-07-27
Public Invited to Provide Input on All Modes of Transportation in the Traverse City Area
As part of the work to establish a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the public is invited to attend any of three drop-in sessions to provide input on all modes of transportation in the greater Traverse City area.
2023-07-17
Beaver Island Students Gain Work Experience Through Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Program
Beaver Island Community School students in the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program gained valuable work experience thanks to a partnership between the Beaver Island Historical Society and Northwest Michigan Works!
2023-06-27
Great Lakes Children’s Museum Launches Registered Apprenticeship Programs
The Great Lakes Children’s Museum in Traverse City is providing specialized training for three of its employees through an apprenticeship partnership with Northwest Michigan Works!.
2023-06-21
2000 Students Learn About Local Careers at MiCareerQuest Northwest 2023
2,000 ninth graders from 30 northern Michigan school districts learned about local career options at MiCareerQuest Northwest, a hands-on career exploration event featured 50 employers and more than 100 occupations in high-wage, high-demand industries.
2023-05-22
New Program at Benzie County Jail Prepares Inmates to Re-enter the Workforce
Inmates at the Benzie County Jail are receiving training that will help them successfully re-enter the workforce when they’re released.
2023-05-15
Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Department Launches Region’s First Corrections Officer Apprenticeship
A first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program in northern Michigan will help the Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Department train its corrections officers.
2023-04-27
Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Students Attend Legislative Day and Career Development Conference
Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) students from northwest Lower Michigan had the opportunity to meet with legislators and develop their career skills at two separate events held recently in Lansing.
2023-04-25