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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.
JUST A FEW OF OUR PROGRAMS...
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, Reconnect, Going PRO, Apprenticeships, and more!
TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE (TAA) AVAILABLE FOR THOSE LAID OFF PRIOR TO 6/30/2022*
Were you laid off due to foreign trade anytime before June 30, 2022? Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) is available to workers who lost their jobs or whose hours of work and wages were reduced as a result of increased imports or a shift in production.
*Company must be a qualifying company.
You could be eligible for benefits including job training assistance and required supplies (tuition costs, books, fees, laptop, internet), education and school supplies, transportation assistance (mileage reimbursement), job search, relocation allowances, wage subsidy, childcare assistance, and more!
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - ONE-STOP OPERATOR
The Workforce Development Board and Northeast Michigan Consortium are requesting proposals for One-Stop Operator for the Alpena Michigan Works! One-Stop from 7/1/25-6/30/26. Year-round funding of approximately $10,000 is available.
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RFP package may be requested via email to General@nemcworks.org on or after 3/24/25.
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RFP questions are due to General@nemcworks.org by 5pm 3/28/25.
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Responses to RFP questions will be posted on miworksne.org on 4/2/25.
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Proposals must be submitted via email to General@nemcworks.org no later than 5pm 4/21/25. Proposals received past the deadline will not be considered.