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MICHIGAN WORKS! PROGRAMS INCLUDE...
Whether you're looking for your first job or perhaps a career change, we can help. We offer resume assistance, interview prep, online job search guidance, skills assessments, referral services, employment workshops, and more. The best part... all services are free!
Michigan Works! will help list your job openings on the state's job board - MiTalent.org. We can also help with in-person and virtual job fairs, free interview and training office space, labor market information including wage reports, resume review and referral services, and more.
PATH PROGRAM
The PATH Program is for those receiving cash assistance. The Department of Health & Human Services refers people to Michigan Works! for required participation in activities such as Job Search and Job Readiness, Work Experience, Community Service, and more. Participation in the program is required.
JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS
Training programs include on-the-job training, classroom training, apprenticeships and more. Job seekers may be eligible for training assistance (paid tuition, mileage reimbursement, and more) in a variety of in-demand occupations, such as nursing, truck driving, law enforcement, manufacturing, and more. Employers may be eligible for wage reimbursement during training, as well as hiring incentives for special populations.
This state grant* awards employers funds to assist in training, developing and retaining current and newly hired employees to ensure Michigan businesses remain competitive. Training must be short-term and fill a demonstrated talent need experienced by the employer. Applications must be completed through Michigan Works! *funding availability is dependent on state budget allocations.
Michigan Works! facilitates the WIOA in-school and out-of-school youth programs to help at-risk students 16-24 achieve their GED/diploma, learn leadership skills, and pursue future career paths. In addition, we offer many services to general student populations, including Career Readiness Workshops, Mock Interviews, Career Exploration events, Talent Tours with local employers, and more.
OUR NEWEST PROGRAMS...
WITH MIREACH, GETTING STARTED IN A REWARDING HEALTHCARE CAREER IS WELL WITHIN YOUR REACH!
Have you thought about pursuing a career in healthcare but didn't think you could afford the tuition?
MiREACH covers training & education expenses and positions you on the path to an important, good paying career.
Contact Michigan Works! to see how to apply for programs that can help PAY FOR YOUR TRAINING. Support services to cover books, mileage, work clothing/tools, and more may be available also!
Programs include: Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Sterile Processing Technicians, Phlebotomists, Psychiatric Aides and Technicians, Registered Nurses, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, And many others!
THE MICHIGAN LEARNING AND EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM CAN HELP PAY FOR YOUR SHORT-TERM TRAINING!
The Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program offers individuals who are underemployed, living in distressed rural or urban communities, or are economically disadvantaged, tuition assistance to obtain a credential in a short-term training program at Alpena Community College, North Central Michigan College, and more.
Program goals: to help job seekers transition from these short-term training and education programs into high-skill, high-wage employment by earning industry recognized credentials, and to reduce the individual’s educational debt.
See if you qualify. Call your Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program Navigator today!
ACC - 989.306.7790 or email
NCMC - 989.306.7117 or email
MILLIONS IN FEDERAL & STATE PROGRAMS TO PAY FOR CAREER TRAINING
There are literally millions of dollars in state & federal programs available RIGHT NOW to help PAY FOR your training in an in-demand career. NOW IS THE TIME TO FURTHER YOUR CAREER!
Contact Michigan Works! TODAY to see how to apply for programs that can help PAY FOR YOUR TRAINING to help you become a: nurse, truck driver, lumber worker, police officer, radiologist, medical assistant, and more! Support services to cover books, mileage, work clothing/tools, and more may be available also!
Programs include: WIOA Adult, WIOA Dislocated Worker, MiREACH, MiLEAP, Reconnect, Future for Frontliners, Going PRO, Apprenticeships, and more!
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