Rey Guzman Recognized as Collaborator of the year by Michigan Works! Association
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
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Rey Guzman Recognized as Collaborator of the Year by Michigan Works! Association
KALAMAZOO, MI (Sep 10, 2019) – The Michigan Works! Association honored Rey Guzman, talent development liaison for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity – Workforce Development, on Tuesday for his commitment to workforce and economic development. Named the Michigan Works! Association 2019 Collaborator of the Year, Guzman received the award at the association’s annual conference in Kalamazoo.
In his role as talent development liaison, Guzman is responsible for engaging employers and educators to comprehensively address talent needs focused on mid- and long-term development skill gaps in key industries in each region statewide.
Rey always works hand-in-hand with his local Michigan Works! partners,” said Luann Dunsford, Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Works! Association. “He has a commitment to excellence and drive for getting the job done that not many people possess. Rey epitomizes the definition of leadership, by inspiring others and influencing outcomes through his service-based leadership skills.”
Guzman is also a member of the Capital Area Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board where he actively engages with private and public sector board members to discuss talentrelated
topics. He also participates in career exploration and planning activities that are crucial to building the talent pipeline.
Guzman was nominated for Collaborator of the Year Award by the Capital Area Michigan Works!.
“I am truly honored and humbled to receive this award and to be recognized by the Michigan Works! Association and all the Michigan Works! Agencies that are our most valued partners,” said Guzman.
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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 talent development system. For more information, visit http://www.michiganworks.org, or call (517) 371-1100.