ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Registration is Now Open!

2025 Conference Pricing

  • Full Conference Registration (Member) $580.00
    Early Bird Price $500.00 valid until 07/31/25

  • Full Conference Registration (Non-Member) $670.00
    Early Bird Price $580.00 valid until 07/31/25

  • Single Day Sunday $250.00

  • Single Day Monday $250.00

  • Single Day Tuesday $250.00

Cancellations must be submitted in writing up to seven (7) business days prior to the training to receive a partial refund. Cancellations made between now and seven (7) days prior to the event will be charged a $100 cancellation fee, that will be reflected in the refunded amount.

Cancellations received less than seven (7) business days prior to the event will be invoiced, and payments will not be refunded. No shows will be billed. Substitutions are welcomed.

Welcome to the Michigan Works! Annual Conference in Kalamazoo, MI, from September 7-9, 2025! This exciting event gathers workforce professionals, educators, employers, and policymakers to navigate the future and empower Michigan's workforce for tomorrow. Through engaging workshops, inspiring keynotes, interactive sessions, and collaborative discussions, we will explore forward-thinking strategies, share best practices, and equip participants to drive sustainable change in workforce development across the state. 

This year’s theme is: "Navigating the Future: Empowering Michigan's Workforce for Tomorrow" 

This theme embodies our commitment to preparing for the evolving landscape of work. We encourage participants to anticipate future trends, adapt to changing environments, and harness innovative solutions. By embracing this theme, we aim to inspire creativity, foster resilience, and empower individuals to navigate their career paths (and those of who they serve) with confidence and agility in an ever-changing job market. 

Key Conference Topics:

  1. Anticipating Industry Trends: Understanding emerging industries and job market trends. Exploring the potential of sustainable practices and green industries.

  2. Reskilling and Upskilling: Preparing the workforce for new roles through continuous learning. Leveraging AI, automation, and other technologies in workforce development.

  3. Building Workplace Belonging: Empowering workplaces that reflect and embrace culture and unity.

  4. Innovative Workforce Solutions: Creative approaches to bridging the skills gap and meeting employer needs. 

  5. Global Workforce Integration: Preparing for global collaboration and competition.

  6. Work-Life Balance: Promoting well-being and productivity in a hybrid work environment.

Join us at the Michigan Works! Annual Conference in Kalamazoo, MI, from September 7-9, 2025, where we will come together to navigate the future and empower Michigan's workforce for tomorrow. Let's drive meaningful change, build thriving communities, and enable individuals to achieve their professional aspirations in a rapidly evolving world.