NW Michigan Works!

Big congratulations to Kayla Strange, who we celebrated yesterday as she begins her Registered Apprenticeship as a Marketing Coordinator with Grand Traverse Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor! 🎉#RegisteredApprenticeship #WorkforceDevelopment

Congrats to our nominee, Ryan Hansen of Wolf Line Construction 👏 A Purple Heart recipient and Army veteran, Ryan built a new career through a Northwest Michigan Works! apprenticeship—and now mentors others. #MichiganWorks #ImpactAwards #MIWorks #MIWorksImpact

Join us in celebrating a well-deserved honor! 🎉 Christy Nelson, Regional Director of Adult Education, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from MACAE! Thank you, Christy, for all you do—congratulations! 👏 #AdultEd #LifetimeAchievementAward #MACAE

📢 Businesses: Invest in your team & grow your workforce! Northwest Michigan Works! + Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) are hosting an In-Person Info & Application Session. 👉 Register: nwm.org/goingproinfo #WorkforceDevelopment #GoingPRO

Congrats to Wolf Line Construction, recognized by @NWMichiganWorks as a 2026 Michigan Works! Impact Award honoree! Proud to honor this story of workforce collaboration in Northwest Michigan on April 8. #MIWorks #MIWorksImpact

🚨🐾 Hot Jobs Report 2026–2032: Law Enforcement – K9 Edition 🐾🚨 🎥 Meet Officer Jessica Core (Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Dept.), serving as a School Resource & Patrol Officer. 🔎Learn More :nwm.org/hotjobs #HotJobs #NorthwestMichigan #LawEnforcement #K9Unit

@MichWorksAssn @MicheleHoitenga

Leaders from Northwest Michigan Works! joined partners at the Michigan State Capitol for #MWAdvocacyDay, sharing priorities to strengthen Michigan’s workforce—from expanding Registered Apprenticeships to supporting workers and employers. Learn more: michiganworks.org/state-legislat…

Your brand. Their future. Be the $5K Event Sponsor of #MICQNW26 and connect with thousands of students exploring careers in healthcare, manufacturing, construction & IT. More than a sponsorship—it’s a workforce investment. nwm.org/micqnw

@IzzyLyman @mantheimdc Thank you!

@IzzyLyman @IzzyLyman There isn’t a cost but we are currently not accepting applications. You would need to apply directly through the employer, Manthei. Thank you for asking.

🚜 First in the Region! Northwest Michigan Works! & Manthei Construction launch the region’s first U.S. DOL Registered Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship! Congrats to Zachary Piechan! #NorthwestMichiganWorks #Apprenticeships #DieselMechanic #WorkforceDevelopment

@Habitat_org @habitatgtr

Habitat Apprenticeship Announcement, A great day at Habitat for Humanity GTR! Three new DOL Registered Apprentices signed: Patrick Lester (Carpenter), Donna Castor (Store Manager, Retail), and Shane Janssen (Store Manager, Retail, 2nd apprenticeship). Congrats to all! 🎉

@RepJackBergman @SenGaryPeters @BetsyCoffia

🎓 70 apprentices graduated in NW Michigan! Ready to strengthen our workforce in Healthcare, Trades & more. 🏛️ Thanks to legislative supporters: Sen. Peters, Rep. Bergman, Rep. Roth & Rep. Coffia #WorkforceDevelopment #Apprenticeships

💼 Explore careers with the State of Michigan! 🗓️ Oct 22 | Virtual Info Session 10–11:30 AM & Job Fair 12–3 PM Learn, connect & apply for state jobs. 🔗 Register: [Michigan.gov] #MichiganJobs #JobFair