New Roles for Team Members at Northwest Michigan Works
NORTHWEST, MI—Northwest Michigan Works! has announced new positions for two long-time members of its staff.
Rob Dickinson is the new Manager of Talent Development Initiatives. He will be responsible for identifying and developing innovative talent development solutions for Northwest Michigan. Dickinson will also lead the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates and the Career and Technical Education Career Awareness teams in the region. Dickinson has been with Northwest Michigan Works! since 2010 and for the past two years served as the Business Services Coordinator.
Jessie Mitchell is the new Business Services Coordinator. She will lead the Business Services team which provides a variety of services to local businesses including assistance developing and posting job openings; employee recruitment, screening and referral; and workforce training and skills upgrading. Mitchell has been with Northwest Michigan Works! since 2009 and for the past four years has been a Business Liaison.
The Networks Northwest team did a great job to help the City of Charlevoix and Charlevoix Township collaborate in addressing housing challenges in our community. They facilitated dialogue with Planning Commissioners, community stakeholders, and municipal officials to develop a plan for cohesive zoning in areas of growth for our two governments. Further, they were able to pinpoint the challenges in each unit and propose changes that would be beneficial all around. Together, we believe we'll be better prepared for housing developments and job growth in our region. We look forward to working with them on future projects!
- Mark Haydlauff, City Manager, Charlevoix