For Job Seekers 

Michigan Works! West Central works with everyone from recent graduates to seasoned professionals and all job seekers in between to find your next career path. The staff at all of our service centers can assist/offer the following: 

• Adult programs that feature assessments, career counseling, job search assistance, resume assistance, supportive services, occupational skills training and much more. You may qualify for training through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, so we encourage you to click here to learn more. 
• Young Adult employment services that include many of the same programs as adults with the addition of career preparation, school-to-career transition readiness, pre-employment, work maturity skills and support services, work experience and remedial education. To learn more about our young adult opportunities, click here. 
• Have you been laid off due to no fault of your own? Our Dislocated Worker program can help you get training in a new career field!
• Free GED/high school completion test prep. To learn more, click here. 
• Free use of our service center computers to search for jobs at Pure Michigan Talent Connect, post resumes online, research careers, soft skills learning and other job-related queries. 
• Training programs and readjustment services specifically for workers affected by rapid response. 
• WorkKeys testing to earn a National Career Readiness Certificate in areas such as applied mathematics, locating information and reading for information. 
• Federal programs aimed at assisting veterans, migrant/seasonal workers and other similar workforce demographics. 
• Welfare reform programs that promote betterment and economic self-sufficiency, including PATH, Food Assistance Employment and Training, and non-cash recipients. 

Hot Jobs West Michigan 

Want to see some of the latest, most promising jobs in West Michigan, including Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, Osceola, and Oceana counties? Make sure to view our Top 40 Careers brochure. The jobs on this list have demonstrated exceptional long-term growth, have shown favorable projected job openings, and highlight median wages through 2028. 

Career Connect Newsletter 

This bi-weekly newsletter can be a valuable resource to aid in your job search, as it includes a list of in-demand jobs, employer features, and up-to-date news. 

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