NW Michigan Works!

🚨🐾 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

Great to host new UIA Director Jason Palmer today at our Traverse City Center! Regional Directors Jessica Willis & Leah Melichar shared regional insights & discussed ways to strengthen our partnership with UIA. Looking forward to continued collaboration! #NWMiWorks #Partnerships

⚡Get Into Energy!⚡ Join Consumers Energy on Oct 22 for Careers in Energy Week virtual sessions: 9:30 Pathways & Possibilities 11:00 Clean Energy Careers 1:15 Skilled Trades in Energy 📧 michelle.mitchell@cmsenergy.com | monique.johnson@dteenergy.com #CareersInEnergy

🚀 We’re proud to welcome @WarBirdPro Protection Group to Kalkaska! $3M investment + 110 new jobs above the regional median. Thanks to @MEDC & Michigan Strategic Fund for helping bring this growth to NW Michigan! 🌟 #NWMI #JobCreation #Manufacturing #WorkforceDevelopment

Over the weekend, Tina Thompson & Chelsea Miller supported the NW MI Salute to Service Expo in Manistee—connecting with 52 veterans & nearly 100 total. Huge thanks to all who serve! 👉 Learn more: nwmiworks.org/job-seeker/vet… #VeteranSupport #SaluteToService

📢 Lost your job due to foreign trade? You may qualify for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)! Get help with: ✅ Job training ✅ Career support ✅ Wage supplements ✅ Relocation aid TAA is ending—but eligible workers keep lifetime benefits. 🔗 Michigan.gov/TAA #TAA

22,000+ apprentices. $80K median first-year earnings. $1.47 ROI for every dollar. Michigan, ranked #4 nationally, shows that apprenticeships pay off—for workers AND employers. #MIWorks #TheSystemThatWorks