Talent
- Northwest Michigan Works!
There are a multitude of jobs available throughout Northwest Michigan with competitive wages and for a variety of skill levels.
Business
- Northwest Michigan Works! Apprenticeships
- Networks Northwest Business Resource Library
Networks Northwest offers a variety of programs to help businesses address workforce needs, plan for growth, and reach new markets!
Community
Serving the collective vision and interests of communities in Northwest Lower Michigan

The goal of the Networks Northwest Community Development department is to be a planning resource, enabling and enhancing the region's ability to preserve and create high quality of life conditions.
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- Economic Recovery Resources
About Us
Who We Are

Networks Northwest delivers programs and services for the 10 counties of Northwest Michigan. Our primary service categories are: workforce development; business & economic development; and community development. Networks Northwest is the convening agency for the Regional Prosperity Initiative in these ten counties.
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Navigator Helps People in Poverty Find the Help They Need

Fred Schaafsma is a navigator with the Traverse Bay Poverty Reduction Initiative (PRI). He helps people in poverty by guiding them to the resources they need. Watch the video to hear Schaafsma talk about the rewards and challenges of being a PRI navigator.

Northwest Michigan Works! is an essential resource for employers and job seekers in the Northern Michigan area.
- Kathy Stuart, Michigan Rubber Products Human Resource Manager