Northwest Michigan Works

06/03/2026

A huge thank you to West Shore Bank for hosting Traverse City Central juniors during the Spring 2026 Talent Tour and for your continued commitment to workforce development in our region!

Experiences like these give students a valuable behind-the-scenes look at local industries, helping them explore career opportunities, connect classroom learning to real-world applications, and gain insight into the skills needed for future success.

We are grateful to the West Shore Bank team for sharing your time, expertise, and passion with the next generation of talent. Partnerships like yours play a critical role in bridging the gap between education and employment and building a stronger future for our communities.

Thank you for being an outstanding Talent Tour partner and for investing in our region's future workforce!

05/26/2026

📢 Schedule Update – BACN Career Connections 📢

Good news! BACN Career Connections will continue on its normal schedule—with just a date update for June.

📅 Join us on June 9th
⏰11:00AM- 12:00PM
📍 Benzie Area Christian Neighbors
📍 2804 Benzie Hwy, Benzonia

Whether you're exploring new opportunities or ready to take the next step in your career, we’re here to help connect you with resources and support.

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/26/2026

Thank you Currently, with Christal Frost for speaking with Christy Nelson, Regional Director of Adult Education and digging deeper into the importance of this program. If you want to learn more about Adult Education visit, https://www.nwmiworks.org/job-seeker/adult-education/

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all Northwest Michigan Works! service centers will be closed on Monday, May 25. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 8:00 AM.

For additional information and resources, please visit: nwmiworks.org

05/19/2026

🚨📋 Northwest Michigan Hot Jobs Report 2026–2032: Administrative Assistant Edition! 📋🚨

We’re excited to continue showcasing careers featured in the Northwest Michigan Hot Jobs Report (HJR) for 2026–2032! This report highlights today’s most in-demand careers across our region — including projected annual openings and typical wage ranges across a variety of industries.

Featured industries include:
Manufacturing | Agriculture | Construction | Health Care | Hospitality | Business | Education | Information Technology | Public Service

🎥 In this video, we’re spotlighting Administrative Assistants!

Meet Emma Kelly, Administrative Specialist at Networks Northwest! Emma brings a wealth of knowledge, organization, and dedication to her role, providing critical support to the CEO, Administrative Team, Community Development staff, and so much more. From keeping daily operations running smoothly to supporting projects behind the scenes, Emma plays an essential role in the success of administrative processes across the organization.

Administrative professionals are often the backbone of an organization — helping teams stay connected, organized, and efficient every single day. 💼✨

📊 Hot Job Snapshot – Administrative Assistants:
✔️ Opportunities available across many industries
✔️ Strong organizational and communication skills are highly valued
✔️ Entry-level wages: $15–$20/hour
✔️ Experienced wages: $20–$25/hour

A huge thank you to Emma Kelly for volunteering to help highlight this important career pathway for our HJR! 👏

🔎 Want to explore more in-demand careers in Northwest Michigan?
View the full Hot Jobs Report here:
nwm.org/hotjobs

05/18/2026

Northern Michigan isn’t just a great place to visit — it’s a great place to build a career and a life.

The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance recently launched a new Talent Attraction & Retention Campaign highlighting the opportunities, industries, lifestyle, and communities that make our region a great place to work and grow. This video is available to any business to use as a talent recruitment tool.

Watch and share the new video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB-3GoBNNgM&t=4s

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

🎓✨ Celebrating Success in Cadillac! ✨🎓

Last Friday, Apprenticeship Specialists Tina Thompson and Kami Mongar proudly represented Northwest Michigan Works! at Baker College’s Pinning Ceremony in Cadillac, honoring an incredible group of future healthcare professionals from Munson Healthcare.

We are incredibly proud of these women and grateful for the continued collaboration with Baker College of Cadillac in building strong healthcare career pathways throughout northwest Michigan. 💙

Congratulations to:
👏 Brianna Bradbury, Medical Assistant
👏 Ella Emery, Medical Assistant
👏 Erica DeSnyder, Medical Assistant
👏 Elizabeth Redman, Medical Assistant
👏 Sidney Flynn, Medical Assistant
👏 Hayleigh Yonkman, Surgical Technologist student

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to caring for others will make a lasting impact in our communities. Congratulations on this exciting milestone! 🎉

To learn more about healthcare apprenticeships, visit nwm.org/apprenticeships

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