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Talent, business, and community connect Northwest Michigan.
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First time job seeker? Changing careers?
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Helping businesses grow, diversify,
and find and keep talent in
Northwest Michigan. 
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Helping businesses grow, diversify,
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Northwest Michigan. 
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Helping local governments plan for
and manage changing land use strategies
for effective economic development and to preserve local character. LEARN MORE >

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Featured Success Stories

I was in doing my RESEA, and looking for a job. Michigan Works! called and connected me. After 18 weeks I have a job! - Eyvonne Fick, RESEA Participant

Talent

Northwest Michigan Works! is truly an amazing partner. From the very beginning, they have supported our Amazon hiring efforts with dedication and enthusiasm. Their team is consistently responsive, reliable, and genuinely invested in helping us succeed. Whether it's providing resources or assisting with outreach they always show up with a positive attitude and a solutions focused mindset. We are grateful for their continued partnership and look forward to many more successes together. Diamond Lopez, Staffing Manager, GRR Amazon

Business

As our region's MPO, TTCI helps create a safer, more connected, and economically vibrant future. By combining local input, data-driven planning, and long-term vision, every tran sportation investment supports our communities' needs and sustainable growth. In East Bay Township, we value knowing these funds directly benefit our region's goals. - Beth Friend, Supervisor, East Bay Charter Twp

Community

Celebrating 50 Years!

Check out the special 50-year anniversary video on the Networks Northwest homepage to celebrate decades of community impact and growth. Watch to learn about their story, key milestones, and continued commitment to serving our region.



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FOUNDED IN 1974, NETWORKS NORTHWEST
facilitates and manages various programs and services for Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford counties.

Our primary service categories are: workforce development;
business & economic development and community development.


OUR MISSION
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News & Events


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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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    • Talent | Business | Community

    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.

    Read More >


    • Talent | Business

    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.

    Read More >


    • Talent | Community

    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.

    Read More >


    • Talent | Business | Community

    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.

    Read More >


    • Talent | Community

    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.

    Read More >


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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

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