Small businesses remain integral to community amid crisis
Longtime shop owner Kathleen Leshner offers ideas on how we can support these "nonessential" businesses that are the heart and soul of what makes our communities unique.
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Q&A: How Michigan Works is helping job seekers during COVID-19 crisis
Brittany Lenertz, the talent solutions director with West Michigan Works!, answers questions about how to find employment as Gov. Whitmer's Stay Home, Stay Safe order has resulted in the temporary closure of many businesses.
Jim Brooks and Dick Haworth: Shared experience and vision nurture enduring friendship
The philanthropists share a 60-year friendship distinguished by a commitment to involvement in the greater Holland/Zeeland community.
How the state’s Going Pro funds boost workers’ skills and pay
In 2019, the Going PRO Talent Fund awarded $32 million in 898 grants that helped pay for training more than 25,000 workers. Those new skills contributed to an average annual wage increase of nearly $6,000.
Ottawa County’s workforce shortage puts more attention on training
With an unemployment rate under 3%, Ottawa County has one of the lowest in the state. Allise Wilkerson, talent solutions manager for West Michigan Works!, discusses the opportunities the talent shortage is creating for workers.
Holland success story shows training and coaching key to better-paying jobs
Karuna Khadka attended workshops, received job-search assistance, referrals to ESL classes, and transportation assistance. That wraparound support paid off. She increased her job skills and wages.
Q&A: How Michigan Works is helping job seekers during COVID-19 crisis
Brittany Lenertz, the talent solutions director with West Michigan Works!, answers questions about how to find employment as Gov. Whitmer's Stay Home, Stay Safe order has resulted in the temporary closure of many businesses.
Jim Brooks and Dick Haworth: Shared experience and vision nurture enduring friendship
The philanthropists share a 60-year friendship distinguished by a commitment to involvement in the greater Holland/Zeeland community.
How the state’s Going Pro funds boost workers’ skills and pay
In 2019, the Going PRO Talent Fund awarded $32 million in 898 grants that helped pay for training more than 25,000 workers. Those new skills contributed to an average annual wage increase of nearly $6,000.
Ottawa County’s workforce shortage puts more attention on training
With an unemployment rate under 3%, Ottawa County has one of the lowest in the state. Allise Wilkerson, talent solutions manager for West Michigan Works!, discusses the opportunities the talent shortage is creating for workers.
Holland success story shows training and coaching key to better-paying jobs
Karuna Khadka attended workshops, received job-search assistance, referrals to ESL classes, and transportation assistance. That wraparound support paid off. She increased her job skills and wages.
