Michigan Works! Association names U.S.Congressman Tim Walberg 2025 Legislator of the Year
LANSING (Sept. 15, 2025)— U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg was honored last week as Michigan Works! Association’s (MWA) 2025 Legislator of the Year.
“Congressman Walberg is a steadfast advocate for workforce development and skills training that are critical to Michigan’s economic vitality,” said Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works! Association CEO. “His commitment to practical, bipartisan solutions has empowered workers with in-demand skills and supported employers’ talent needs. We are thankful for his leadership and proud to name him as our 2025 Legislator of the Year.”
Walberg has championed expanding access to high-quality, short-term training programs and apprenticeships, recognizing their vital role in addressing the nation’s workforce shortages. Additionally, he supported key legislation to bolster career and technical education in Michigan and worked to reduce unnecessary occupational licensing barriers and promote worker freedom and flexibility.
“Across the nation, job creators are struggling to find workers with the skills needed to help businesses and communities thrive. This is why we passed the Working Families Tax Cuts—to strengthen our nation’s workforce. Specifically, the legislation expands eligibility in the Pell Grant program to high quality short-term workforce programs, so more American learners can become earners, faster,” said Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg. “If America is going to lead in the 21st century it needs to ensure students have practical skills aligned with high-demand jobs. I appreciate Michigan Works! Association for its efforts to help all Michiganders achieve the American Dream.”
Congressman Walberg is serving his 9 th term in Congress where he chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, focusing on workforce development and skills training that are critical to Michigan’s economic success.
