Northwest Michigan Works

10/16/2026

📬 EMPLOYER OF THE DAY: US Postal Service

Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us at Northwest Michigan Works! in Traverse City to explore job opportunities with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)!

📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Traverse City Michigan Works!
1209 S. Garfield Avenue, Traverse City

Explore available positions:
📦 Mail Handler Assistant — $19.02/hour
📬 PSE Mail Processing Clerk — $21.94/hour
🚚 Rural Carrier Associate — $21.89/hour

Enjoy benefits such as available health care coverage, night and overtime pay, and a diverse workplace that welcomes veterans.

💻 Need help applying? Computers are available onsite, and our recruitment team will be there to discuss job opportunities and walk you through the application process.

👉 Learn more and apply at usps.com/careers.

Take the next step toward your future with USPS!

10/15/2026

📬 NOW HIRING IN TRAVERSE CITY!

Looking for your next career opportunity? The US Postal Service is hiring, and you can learn more at an upcoming hiring event!

💼 Open Positions:
📦 Mail Handler Assistant — $19.02/hour
🚚 Rural Carrier Associate — $21.89/hour

✨ Why Join USPS?
✔️ Health care coverage available
✔️ Night and overtime pay
✔️ Diverse workplace
✔️ Veterans welcome!

📅 Tomorrow, Friday, October 16
⏰ 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 1801 Garfield Rd. N., Traverse City

Ready to take the next step? Visit usps.com/careers to apply today!

10/14/2026

Take the Survey to better our community infrastructure! 🛣️

💧 HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MICHIGAN’S INFRASTRUCTURE! 🛣️

From drinking water and electricity to roads, bridges and internet service, infrastructure impacts our everyday lives. But when something goes wrong, do you know where to find answers?

The Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC) is developing a Citizens Guide to Infrastructure Systems to help Michigan residents better understand the systems they rely on every day. And they want to hear from YOU! 🗣️

📋 Take the citizen survey before October 31! Share your questions, concerns and experiences to help shape this new resource for residents across Michigan.

⏱️ 11 questions | Approximately 10 minutes

👉 Take the survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/ce25a218a30c470f9dcf95ae2521fb2b

Your input matters! Help make infrastructure information more accessible to everyone.

Michigan Infrastructure Office

10/09/2026

🚨 EMPLOYER OF THE DAY: PIRANHA HOSE PRODUCTS! 🚨

🔧 Looking for a new job? Join us to learn about opportunities with Piranha Hose Products!

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
⏰ 9 AM–3 PM
📍 Cadillac Michigan Works!
423 N. Mitchell Street, Cadillac, MI

Piranha Hose Products is hiring for ALL SHIFTS, with opportunities available in:
🔹 Assembly
🔹 Braiding
🔹 Extruders

Stop by to learn more about these opportunities and take the next step toward your new career!

🌐 Learn more: www.piranhahose.com

10/09/2026

🚨 MUNSON HEALTHCARE IS HIRING! 🚨

🧸 Looking for a rewarding career in childcare? Munson Healthcare is hiring Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers — with a $5,000 sign-on bonus! 🎉

Join us to learn about Munson’s new childcare center, meet the team, and explore career opportunities that make a difference in the lives of children. ✨

📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 2–5:30 p.m.
📍 Foster Family Community Health Center
550 Munson Ave., Traverse City

🤝 Stop by to learn more about these exciting opportunities and take the next step in your career!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply today!

10/09/2026

🏔️🍂 EMPLOYER OF THE DAY: CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY!

Looking for a seasonal job this winter? Hickory Hills is hiring! ❄️🎿

The City of Traverse City is looking for team members for a variety of seasonal positions, with opportunities paying up to $32/hour!

🏔️ Seasonal Positions Include:
• Slope Supervisor Lead — up to $32/hour
• Lodge Supervisor — up to $32/hour
• Kitchen Lead — up to $30/hour
• Slope Supervisor — up to $25/hour
• Snowmaker — up to $22/hour
• Rentals/Ticket Sales, Tow Operator & Food & Beverage — up to $20/hour

Applicants for seasonal positions must be 18 or older.

🚒 The City is also hiring for a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic position with lateral entry pay of up to $77,332. Applicants must hold Firefighter I & II certifications and a Paramedic License, or be within 90 days of completing the program.

📅 Wednesday, October 14 | 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Northwest Michigan Works! – Traverse City
1209 S. Garfield Avenue

💻 Computers will be available onsite to apply, and our recruitment team will be available to help you learn more about these opportunities and the application process.

👉 Explore opportunities and apply: traver​secitymi.org/jobs/

10/08/2026

💼 WE’RE STILL HIRING! | CAREER SERVICES SPECIALIST

We’re still looking to fill this position! Northwest Michigan Works! is seeking a motivated, customer-focused Career Services Specialist to join our team at the Manistee Service Center.

In this full-time role, you’ll help job seekers:
🔹 Search for jobs and explore career opportunities
🔹 Develop résumés and cover letters
🔹 Navigate online applications and technology
🔹 Understand local labor market trends and employer expectations
🔹 Connect with Northwest Michigan Works! programs and community resources

We’re looking for someone with strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills who enjoys supporting others, collaborating with a team, and serving both customers and the local business community.

An associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred, along with experience in education, human services or a related field. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, social media and other business software is also preferred.

📍 Location: Manistee Service Center
🕐 Position: Full-time
👉 View the full job description and application information: networksnorthwest.org/careers/

📩 To apply: Email your resume to [email protected]

If you’re passionate about helping people move forward in their careers, we’d love to hear from you!

💼 WE’RE HIRING! | CAREER SERVICES SPECIALIST

Help job seekers take the next step toward their career goals! Northwest Michigan Works! is looking for a motivated and customer-focused Career Services Specialist to join our team at the Manistee Service Center.

In this full-time role, you’ll help customers:

🔹 Search for jobs and explore career opportunities
🔹 Develop résumés and cover letters
🔹 Navigate online applications and technology
🔹 Understand local labor market trends and employer expectations
🔹 Connect with Northwest Michigan Works! programs and community resources

We’re looking for someone with strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills who enjoys supporting others, collaborating with a team, and serving both customers and the local business community.

An associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred, along with experience in education, human services or a related field. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, social media and other business software is also preferred.

📍 Location: Manistee Service Center
🕐 Position: Full-time

👉 View the full job description and application information: networksnorthwest.org/careers/

📩 To apply: Email your resume to [email protected]

10/08/2026

🏭✨ MANUFACTURING DAY 2026 RECAP!

Last Friday, nearly 200 8th-grade students from across the Traverse City area got a firsthand look at the world of modern manufacturing during Manufacturing Day 2026!

Students visited local manufacturers, explored how products are made, learned about innovative technology and gained insight into the skills and career opportunities available right here in northern Michigan.

A huge thank you to the businesses, schools and volunteers who made this experience possible! 👏 From opening their doors and sharing their expertise to guiding students throughout the day, your time and support helped make Manufacturing Day an engaging and memorable experience for students.

Participating Employers:
🔹 BORIDE Engineered Abrasives
🔹 Skilled Manufacturing Inc.
🔹 Bay Motor Products
🔹 TentCraft
🔹 Britten, Inc.
🔹 RJG
🔹 TC Millworks
🔹 Clark Manufacturing
🔹 Truly Free Home
🔹 Grand Traverse Plastics

Participating Schools:
🎓 TC West Middle School
🎓 TC East Middle School
🎓 Grand Traverse Academy
🎓 Cherryland Middle School

With approximately 198 students participating, Manufacturing Day was a great opportunity to connect students with local employers and show them that exciting career possibilities are being built right here in northern Michigan.

Thank you to everyone who helped inspire the next generation of manufacturers! 🏭✨



Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS)

10/07/2026

Congratulations, LeAnne on being named JMG Specialist of the Month 🌟

Wexford-Missaukee Career Technical Center

🌟 Meet Our October Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) Specialist of the Month: LeAnne Bush! 🌟

We're proud to recognize LeAnne Bush, a JMG Specialist with Networks Northwest, for nearly a decade of dedication to helping young people discover their strengths, build confidence, and find their path forward.

LeAnne is motivated by seeing young people find their niche and become successful in their career path. She meets youth where they are, helping them navigate challenges, build communication and leadership skills, and connect with the people and opportunities that can help them move forward.

For LeAnne, some of the most rewarding moments come from seeing young people grow into confident, independent leaders. The relationships she builds often last well beyond graduation, with former students continuing to reach out for advice or stopping to say hello in their communities.

Through her compassion, encouragement, and commitment to helping young people succeed, LeAnne continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of the youth she serves.

👉 Read LeAnne's full story and learn more about the impact she's making: https://bit.ly/3W7lbps

10/06/2026

🚒 EMPLOYER OF THE DAY: CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY

Ready to make a difference in your community? The City of Traverse City is hiring!

🔥 FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
Join the team with lateral entry pay up to $77,332! Applicants must hold Firefighter I & II certifications and a Paramedic License, or be within 90 days of completing the program.

🏔️ Hickory Hills TC SEASONAL POSITIONS
A variety of seasonal opportunities are also available, including:
• Slope Supervisor Lead & Lodge Supervisor — up to $32/hour
• Kitchen Lead — up to $30/hour
• Slope Supervisor — up to $25/hour
• Snowmaker — up to $22/hour
• Rentals/Ticket Sales, Tow Operator & Food & Beverage — up to $20/hour

Applicants for seasonal positions must be 18 or older.

📅 Wednesday, October 14 | 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Northwest Michigan Works! Traverse City
1209 S. Garfield Avenue

💻 Computers will be available onsite to apply, and our recruitment team can help you learn more about the opportunities and application process.

👉 Apply for City of Traverse City positions at traversecitymi.org/jobs/