W hen it comes to workforce development, nearly every state has a similar tale of woe that includes a growing skills gap resulting from the rapid rise in new technologies, shifting corporate ...

A new Economic Pulse Report from the NLEA shows staffing, housing and childcare remain top barriers for Northern Michigan ...

(CBS DETROIT) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will spend two days in Washington, D.C. to pitch Michigan for additional federal investments in "economic and workforce development, innovation and cross-border ...

GM is committing $50 million to support Michigan communities through 2030, expanding the automaker’s investments in STEAM education, workforce development, and skilled trades training across the state ...

SAGINAW — Youth Solutions hosted its 16th annual Career Development Conference on April 30 at Saginaw Valley State University ...

State officials joined Michigan Works! West Central in honoring Huntey's Clubhouse of Big Rapids with a 2026 Michigan Works!

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Michigan officials say $30 million in funding for workforce development is necessary in the state’s next budget. They want the funds to help offset an increased caseload caused by ...

State officials announced a plan on Thursday to train up to 5,000 new infrastructure workers between now and 2030. The Michigan Statewide Infrastructure Workforce Plan is a framework for creating and ...

BIG RAPIDS — Michigan Works! West Central is celebrating 50 years of workforce development with two open houses. Michigan Works! West Central began providing workforce development services in 1974, ...

Washington — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Michigan is putting $10 million into the state's initiative with private industry and educational institutions to develop a pipeline of skilled students and ...

The gathering aims to bring together employers, educators, and community partners to explore how apprenticeships help businesses close skill gaps and build talent pipelines.