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Michigan Works! Association is your resource for workforce development news in Michigan including legislation updates and effects, insights on a wide range of issues and more.
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Press ReleasesOctober 22, 2009
Learning on the Job: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Summer Youth Program Puts Thousands to Work in Michigan
The Summer Youth Employment Program, offered through the Michigan Works! System, put nearly 20,000 Michigan youth to work this summer
October 5, 2009
Newly Redesigned Michigan Works! Association Website Wins Award
Michigan Works! Association garners an Honorable Mention Silver award from the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) for its recently redesigned Web site
October 1, 2009
Michigan Works! Association Announces New Appointments to Board of Directors
Laura Hamilton and James Mantey elected to Michigan Works! Association Board of Directors
August 13, 2009
American Fallen Soldiers Project to Present Portrait of Fallen Soldier at 2009 Michigan Works! for People Annual Conference
A Hand Painted Original Portrait of Army PFC Mark Barbret of Shelby Township, Mich. Will Be Presented to His Family at a Special Ceremony Held During the Opening Session
June 2, 2009
Phone Scam Targets Michigan Works! Job Seekers
Michigan Works! warns against new scam involving callers posing as Michigan Works! employees asking for personally identifiable information
May 14, 2009
Microsoft and Michigan Works! Raise Awareness of the Importance of Information Technology (IT) Skills in Jobs and Education at Learn IT Use IT Forum
Event emphasizes available educational, training and retraining opportunities for Michigan workers through Michigan Works!, Microsoft, and other partners
April 28, 2009
Michigan Works! Association Launches New Web Site
Enhanced resources on http://www.michiganworks.org include Michigan Works! Service Center finder tool online event registration, newsroom, and dynamic map of Michigan Works! locations
April 20, 2009
Michigan Works! System to Advocate for No Worker Left Behind Funding at 2009 Michigan Works! Association Legislative Day
Michigan Works! Agency directors to meet with district legislators to share information and articulate concerns to increase awareness, funding and support of the Michigan Works! System.
January 28, 2009
Michigan Works! Association Celebrates Employment Successes of Michigan Citizens
State leaders and Michigan Works! System recognize successful Michigan Works! participants whose hard work and persistence, along with support from Michigan Works!, led to gainful employment.
For Press Releases prior to 2009, visit the Michigan Works! Association Newsroom Archives