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Northwest Michigan Works! partners with Manistee County Sheriff’s Office to Register first Police Clerk Apprenticeship in the Region
Northwest Michigan Works!, in partnership with the Manistee County Sheriff’s Office, has officially launched the region’s first U.S. Department of Labor–registered Police Clerk Apprenticeship, marking a major milestone for workforce development and professional training in Northwest Lower Michigan. The innovative apprenticeship provides participants with a structured, hands-on pathway into a critical public safety career. Apprentices will complete 2,000 hours of paid, on-the-job training, gaining
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Northwest Michigan Employers Secure Over $1 Million in Going PRO Talent Fund Awards to Strengthen Regional Workforce
Eighteen employers across Northwest Michigan have been awarded $1,016,803.50 in Cycle One of the 2026 Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF), fueling workforce training for 460 employees, including 148 registered apprentices. The awards highlight the region’s continued commitment to growing, retaining, and upskilling talent in high-demand industries. Notably, 75 percent of awarded employers incorporated apprenticeships into their training plans, this is an indicator of a strong, forward-looking focus on long-term
Northwest Michigan Works! and Networks Northwest Designated as a Recovery Friendly Workplace
Networks Northwest and Northwest Michigan Works! (a program of Networks Northwest) are proud to announce that the organization has officially been designated as a Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW), reaffirming its long-standing commitment to supporting employees, customers, and community members in recovery from substance use and related challenges. This designation formalizes what has long been part of the agency’s culture—an environment that values second chances, empathy, and holistic support for
