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JMG Students Participate in Leadership Day
Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates students and staff from the Northern Lower Peninsula and the U.P. participated in a JMG Leadership Day at YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha near Central Lake.
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High School Seniors Learn About Local Career Opportunities
More than 200 high school seniors from Buckley, Kingsley, Manton, and Mesick attended a Career Day at Kingsley High School.
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Manager of Apprenticeships and BRNs Receives Values in Action Award
Northwest Michigan Works! Manager of Apprenticeships & Business Resource Networks, Evelyn Szpliet, has received the Networks Northwest Values in Action Award for the third quarter of 2018.
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Grants Focus on Implementing Community Goals in Northwest Michigan
Networks Northwest has announced this year’s recipients of Community Growth Grants in northwest Michigan. These awards, provided with support from Michigan’s Regional Prosperity Initiative, offered grants up to $25,000 on a competitive basis to city, village, township, and county governments.
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New Business Resource Network Available for Local Employers
A new resource network will help local businesses retain employees. Northwest Michigan Works! has launched the Emmet-Charlevoix Business Resource Network TeamWork NorthWest!.
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Skilled Trades Career Fair for Students at Brethren
More than 400 Students from Kaleva Norman Dickson and Bear Lake Schools learned about local opportunities for skilled trades careers at a hands-on Career Fair in Brethren.
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Students Graduate From Skilled Trades Program in Benzie County
A special graduation ceremony was held in Benzonia to recognize the seven students who completed the first-ever Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Readiness Training (S.T.A.R.T.) in Benzie County.
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MiCareerQuest 2019
MiCareerQuest 2018 will expose students in Northwest Michigan to exciting careers and endless possibilities.
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Local Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Program Receives State and National Recognition
Staff members with the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program in northwest Michigan have received state and national recognition for their work with the program.
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PATH Career Advisor Receives Values in Action Award
Northwest Michigan Works! PATH Career Advisor, Mary Szwed, has received the Networks Northwest Values in Action Award for the second quarter of 2018.
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Local Employer Joins Offender Success and Michigan Works on Vocational Program Tour
Local Offender Success and Northwest Michigan Works! staff, along with local employer, Kalkaska Screw Products, visited the Michigan Department of Corrections Vocational Village in Ionia, to learn more about the program as a potential source of trained employees.
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Local Employers Discuss Attracting and Retaining Talent
Local employers talked about what they're doing to attract and retain talent during a panel discussion at Northwest Michigan Works! in Traverse City.
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Michigan’s First Ever Winemaker Apprentices Graduate in Benzie County
Michigan’s first ever winemaker apprentices were recognized at a special graduation ceremony June 15 at St. Ambrose Cellars in Benzie County.
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Mission One STEM Career Expo in Traverse City
More than 100 students learned about STEM education and career opportunities at the first annual Mission One STEM Career Expo held at the Northwestern Michigan College Aero Park Campus in Traverse City.
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Updated Hot Jobs Report Highlights In-Demand Occupations in Northwest Michigan
Northwest Michigan’s growing industries and the jobs they offer are highlighted in a newly revised Hot Jobs Report.
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Adult Education Graduates Recognized at Commencement Ceremony
A special ceremony was held in Traverse City to recognize 35 students who earned high school diplomas and 46 who completed the GED (HSE) certificate as members of the Traverse Bay Area ISD Adult Education Class of 2018.
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Local Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Program Receives National Recognition
The Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program in northwest Michigan has received a 5-of-5 Award from the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Board of Directors for the third year in a row.
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Adult Career Training Students Celebrate Completion and Attend Employer Showcase
19 students were recognized at a special Completion Ceremony for the first ever Adult Career Training (ACT) program in northern Michigan.
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JMG Students Meet Employers at Career Fair
Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates students from the TBA Career-Tech Center’s Automotive Technology program and the JMG Career Readiness program in Kalkaska participated in the Career-Tech Center’s Annual Career Fair.
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Career Tech Students Learn About Local Jobs at Employer Expo
The Annual Employer Expo & Job Fair at the Wexford-Missaukee Career Tech Center gave 650 students a chance to meet 50 local employers and learn about job opportunities.
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Technology Career Fair Connects Local Employers with Job Seekers
More than 200 job seekers and 40 local employers participated in the 7th Annual Technology Career Fair in Traverse City.
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Employment Services Now Available at Next Generation Learning Center in Manistee
Northwest Michigan Works!, in partnership with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, is now offering employment services at the Next Generation Learning Center
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Adult Career Training Students Work Toward Career Goals
Students in the Adult Career Training (ACT) program in Cadillac are working toward their career goals by learning job skills and spending time at the Adult Education Learning Lab.
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Local Employers Talk to Students About Work Ethic
Students had a chance to find out what local employers expect from employees at a Work Ethic Panel at the Wexford-Missaukee Career-Tech Center in Cadillac.
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Local Students Showcase 3D Designs at Gutter Car Derby
Creative students and 3D printing came together at a unique car race in Traverse City. The Third Annual Newton’s Road Gutter Car Derby featured 3D printed cars designed by local students.
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Fresh Baby Selected as Northwest Michigan PTAC Government Contractor of the Year
Fresh Baby is a Petoskey based nutrition education products company working with public health programs throughout the U.S. Their success with government contracts earned them recognition as the Northwest Michigan PTAC Government Contractor of the Year.
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Local Business Receives Statewide Recognition for Talent Development
GD Systems in Traverse City has received a Michigan Works! Association Impact Award for their efforts to create jobs and develop talent in the community. Networks Northwest and Northwest Michigan Works! nominated the business for the award after they used a variety of programs offered through Michigan Works! to hire and train employees.
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State Representative Visits JMG Students in Traverse City
State Representative Larry Inman visited the TBA Career-Tech Center in Traverse City February 23 to learn about the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program being offered to some of the students there.
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Michigan Works! Reviews Resumes for Manufacturing Technology Students
Staff from Northwest Michigan Works! reviewed and critiqued the resumes of students at the TBAISD’s Manufacturing Technology Academy (MTA) in Traverse City.
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Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Students Meet With Legislators in Lansing
Students from four Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) programs in northern Michigan participated in the JMG Legislative Day February 13 in Lansing.
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New Counselors Providing Career Information to Northern Michigan Students
Two new counselors are teaching students about career and technical education in three northern Michigan Intermediate School Districts.
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Adult Career Training Provides Education and Job Skills
Northwest Michigan Works! is partnering with the Wexford-Missaukee Career Technical Center and local employers to offer Adult Career Training (ACT).
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Networks Northwest CEO Receives Distinguished Service Award
Networks Northwest CEO Elaine Wood is being honored with the 2017 Distinguished Service Award from the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Local Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Students Attend National Leadership Event
Three students in the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program coordinated by Northwest Michigan Works! attended the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Student Leadership Academy November 29 – December 1 in Washington D.C.
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Local Businesses Receive More Than $1.3 Million for Employee Training
Fifty-four Northwest Michigan area businesses have received grants totaling more than $1.325 million from the Michigan Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) for the 2017-18 fiscal year. The grants, applied for through Northwest Michigan Works!, will help the companies train new and incumbent workers in a variety of skills.
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Adult Career Training (ACT) Available in Cadillac
Northwest Michigan Works! is collaborating with the Wexford-Missaukee Career Technical Center and local employers to offer a new Adult Career Training program. The program offers a direct path to job skills, a high school diploma or GED, and local jobs.
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Employers and Workers Benefit From Registered Apprenticeship Program
U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Registered Apprenticeships are a proven workforce development strategy including on the job training with related technical instruction. Northwest Michigan Works! coordinates Registered Apprenticeships in the region. Watch the video to find out how the program is helping employers and apprentices.
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JMG Students Learn About Career Opportunities in Manistee
Students in the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) Career Readiness program in Manistee went on a Talent Tour at Armor Sign Studio where they learned about local career opportunities.
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