WORKFORCE Solutions

FOR EMployers

Recruit, train, and retain the talent your business needs to succeed

Michigan Works! West Central provides workforce solutions for employers throughout West Central Michigan, connecting businesses with talent, training resources, and workforce development programs.

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Find Qualified Candidates

Connect with local talent through job postings, applicant referrals, recruitment assistance, and hiring support.

Train Your Workforce

Access workforce development programs, apprenticeship opportunities, and employee training resources.

Strengthen Retention

Invest in employee growth through upskilling opportunities and career pathway development.

Access Workforce Expertise

Receive labor market information, workforce planning assistance, and guidance from our Business Engagement Team.

Featured Employer Resources

Going PRO Talent Fund

Funding opportunities that may help employers offset employee training costs and strengthen workforce development efforts.


To see a listing of past winners in our area and examples of eligible training, click here. 

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USDOL Apprenticeships

Develop skilled employees through structured training programs and earn-while-you-learn workforce solutions.


Benefits include:

  • Improvements to retention and productivity
  • Targeted/structured training
  • “Grow your own” talent pipeline
  • Talented, skilled workforce
  • 100% employer driven
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Workforce Consulting

Would you like to learn more about apprenticeships, participating in the Going PRO Talent Fund, MiCareerQuest or are you looking to expand?


Contact our Business Engagement Team today to see how the programs and services at Michigan Works! West Central can help your business thrive!


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Why Employers Work With Us

  • Recruitment Assistance
  • Job Postings
  • Candidate Referrals
  • Apprenticeships
  • Employee Training
  • Workforce Funding
  • Labor Market Information
  • Hiring Events

Let's Talk About Your Workforce Needs

Whether you're hiring new employees, training your current team, or exploring workforce development opportunities, our Business Engagement Team can help.

Contact Our Team of Business Services Specialists


Chad Marr | Lake, Mecosta & Osceola Counties | (231) 679-8746 | cmarr@mwwc.org


Kimberly Tagliareni | Mason & Oceana Counties | (231) 679-8787 | ktagliareni@mwwc.org


Julie Sanders | Newaygo County | (231) 287-1956 | jsanders@mwwc.org 


Apprenticeship Success Specialist


Julie Sanders | (231) 287-1956 | jsanders@mwwc.org