‘Making people feel special’ is goal of honored frontline worker
Denver Sincler, with Allegan's Tantrick Brewing Co., and Marolyn Lopez, with Plascore in Zeeland, are among 10 frontline workers honored for going above and beyond.
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Muskegon Community Educational Center honored for work with youth
MCEC was recognized by West Michigan Works! as its 2023 Partner of the Year for helping students overcome barriers to earning a diploma, identifying career paths, or transitioning into college.
222 West Michigan businesses will split nearly $16M in training funds
The Going PRO Talent Fund will help train, develop and retain more than 3,400 current workers, apprentices and newly hired employees.
Zeeland greenhouse, Ukrainian refugee honored for workforce development
Walters Gardens Inc. and staff member Kira Malinina are the recipients of the 2024 Michigan Works! Impact Award for their contributions to workforce development in Michigan.
Allegan County Community Foundation spearheading affordable housing initiative
Affordable housing in Allegan County is significantly understocked, according to experts. The Allegan County Community Foundation is working with community partners to study the issue and attract housing development to the county.
How Housing Worx offers a solution to shortages of construction labor, affordable housing
Community Action of Allegan County's Housing Workx teaches participants skilled trades in construction with hands-on training while building a house for low-income residents.
GRCC student’s career reaches new heights through Pre-Lineworker Training Program
After graduating from Zeeland West High School in 2022, Jack Aalderink took advantage of the GRCC pre-lineworker program. GRCC is providing an information session about the energy technician program at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6. Registration is required.
How leadership training helps employers with staffing shortages
Zeeland leadership firm AG Collaborative’s Manage Like a Boss (MLAB) seminar helps companies experiencing staffing shortages to train staff to be leaders.
Report: More employers turning to automation to overcome labor shortages
The Lakeshore Advantage report is an analysis of more than 120 interviews with Ottawa, Allegan County business leaders. More than half of the employers plan to expand in the next three years.
Gentex to open tech hub in in downtown GR
The Zeeland company is opening a technology hub to help the company support, attract, and retain top engineering and software talent from throughout West Michigan.
Muskegon Community Educational Center honored for work with youth
MCEC was recognized by West Michigan Works! as its 2023 Partner of the Year for helping students overcome barriers to earning a diploma, identifying career paths, or transitioning into college.
222 West Michigan businesses will split nearly $16M in training funds
The Going PRO Talent Fund will help train, develop and retain more than 3,400 current workers, apprentices and newly hired employees.
Zeeland greenhouse, Ukrainian refugee honored for workforce development
Walters Gardens Inc. and staff member Kira Malinina are the recipients of the 2024 Michigan Works! Impact Award for their contributions to workforce development in Michigan.
Allegan County Community Foundation spearheading affordable housing initiative
Affordable housing in Allegan County is significantly understocked, according to experts. The Allegan County Community Foundation is working with community partners to study the issue and attract housing development to the county.
How Housing Worx offers a solution to shortages of construction labor, affordable housing
Community Action of Allegan County's Housing Workx teaches participants skilled trades in construction with hands-on training while building a house for low-income residents.
GRCC student’s career reaches new heights through Pre-Lineworker Training Program
After graduating from Zeeland West High School in 2022, Jack Aalderink took advantage of the GRCC pre-lineworker program. GRCC is providing an information session about the energy technician program at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6. Registration is required.
How leadership training helps employers with staffing shortages
Zeeland leadership firm AG Collaborative’s Manage Like a Boss (MLAB) seminar helps companies experiencing staffing shortages to train staff to be leaders.
Report: More employers turning to automation to overcome labor shortages
The Lakeshore Advantage report is an analysis of more than 120 interviews with Ottawa, Allegan County business leaders. More than half of the employers plan to expand in the next three years.
Gentex to open tech hub in in downtown GR
The Zeeland company is opening a technology hub to help the company support, attract, and retain top engineering and software talent from throughout West Michigan.
