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Northwest Michigan Works! Hosts Registered Apprenticeship Lunch & Learn Race to Talent Celebration
NORTHWEST LOWER, MI—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. Businesses, workforce partners and apprentices are invited to attend the interactive registered apprenticeship workshop at the Networks Northwest Conference Center, 1209 S Gar?eld Road, Traverse City, Michigan. The session will also include A Race to Talent Champion employer
Christy Nelson Honored with MACAE Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Adult Education
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN— 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. Nelson has dedicated her career to advancing opportunities for adult learners across Northwest Michigan, serving as a
Northwest Michigan Works! partners with Walstrom Marine to Register first Marine Services Technician Apprenticeship in the Region
NORTHWEST LOWER, MI– 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. This innovative program will provide apprentices with a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience designed to meet industry needs and strengthen the skilled
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. The updated report is based on current labor market information and regional workforce
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Community Job Fair Coming to Kalkaska’s Railroad Square – Connecting Local Talent with Local Opportunity
A community job fair will take place Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Railroad Square Pavilion, located at 107 S. Elm Street in Kalkaska, bringing together job seekers, local employers, and community organizations. Hosted by Northwest Michigan Works!, the free event is open to anyone interested in learning more about job opportunities in the area and aims to connect local talent with employment opportunities across the region while strengthening the local workforce. Organized
