LANSING- State leaders this week recognized the economic achievements of the Mackinac Straits Health System at the 2024 Michigan Works! Impact Awards at the Michigan Capitol.
“The Impact Awards showcase the impressive workforce development achievements that take place in partnership with the Michigan Works!’ network each year,” said Ryan Hundt, CEO of Michigan Works! Association. “These successes reinforce the role our network plays in transforming our workforce and the lives of Michiganders. Congratulations to all the honorees!”
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! nominated The Mackinac Straits Health System (MSHS) for creating a Certified Medical Assistant apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship is a two-year, competency-based program. Each apprentice is required to display proficiency in varying skills and attend 482 hours of Related Technical Instruction (RTI). Upon completion of the RTI, apprentices are eligible to sit for different certifications. To date, MSHS has enrolled six apprentices, is working with their second cohort, and has a waiting list for future cohorts.
The Impact Awards, held April 17th, celebrated the economic impact of newly created jobs, transformational training, and effective talent pipeline development within our communities. Honorees from across the state received awards highlighted by their local lawmakers and state workforce development officials.
Employers and job seekers can find the nearest Michigan Works! Service Center by visiting https://www.michiganworks.org/michigan-works-network or by calling (1 800) 285-WORKS (9675).
About Michigan Works!: Established in 1987, the Michigan Works! Association fosters high-quality employment and training programs serving employers and workers by providing support activities and a forum for information exchange for Michigan's workforce development system. For more information, please visit www.michiganworks.org.