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Director: Bud Shipstead
Ms. Janie McNabb, Community Relations Coordinator
Michigan Talent/Job Bank; Information & referral; Labor Market Information; Education and Training; Job Search Assistance; Resume Writing: Employment Assessment & Counseling; Stress Management Workshops; Job Seeking Skills; Job Readiness Assistance; Networking Groups for Job Seekers; Job Placement Assistance; Occupational Skills Training; Basic Skills Upgrading (reading, math, writing, computer basics); English as a Second Language; GED Preparation and High School Completion; Residential, Alternative Education Program; Linkages to Apprenticeships and Internships; Linkages to Unemployment Insurance; Entrepreneurial Training & Small Business Development Assistance; Support Services to Help Remove Barriers to Employment. Mentoring, Job Coaching, Working Evaluation, & Other Special Services to Meet Specific Needs of Workers & Employers; Other Services are Also Available.
4Cs (Community Coordinated Child Care) are utilized for Child Care Provider Information and Referral. The four Largest Services Centers have a "Children's Corner" where customers may keep their children occupied and happy while they work in the center.
Each county in the region has a Local Public Transit System. The Regional Ride Provides fixed route, longer distance public transit focusing specifically on transportation to work. Various Programs under the Northwest Michigan Works! System offer transportation support (mileage reimbursement, car repair, insurance assistance, etc.) depending upon need and eligibility. Goodwill Industries offers a program to provide used cars to needy families in cooperation with Northwest Michigan Works!
Job Fairs are held periodically to meet specific labor market needs. Typically these are conducted in conjunction with business groups. A wide variety of workshops are offered to both job seekers and employers on a regular basis, with topics varying bases on interests and needs. The Northwest Michigan Works! Service Centers are used regularly by employers for training, meetings, recruiting and hiring.
2225 Summit Park Dr. Petoskey, MI 49770 Phone: 231-347-5150 Fax: 231-347-4454 Hours of Operation:
1209-C S. Garfield Rd. Traverse City, MI 49686 Phone: 800-442-1074 Fax: 231-922-3737 Hours of Operation:
103 Third St. Kalkaska, MI 49646 Phone: 800-442-1074 Fax: 231-258-6519 Hours of Operation:
1660 US 31 South Manistee, MI 49660 Phone: 231-723-2535 Fax: 231-723-4610 Hours of Operation:
401 North Lake Street Suite 700 Cadillac, MI 49601 Phone: 231-775-3408 Fax: 231-775-1584 Hours of Operation:
  
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Unemployment Applicants, select this link to find a location near you where you can register for work.
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© Michigan Works! Association
The Association of Michigan Works! Agencies 2500 Kerry Street - Suite 210 - Lansing, MI 48912 Phone: 517-371-1100 Fax: 517-371-1140 e-mail: info@michiganworks.org
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