toward a better business strategy. Let us connect you to <a href='http://michiganworkska.org/employers/services-for-employers'>services, training and incentives</a> available through Michigan Works! Michigan Works! offers <a href='http://michiganworkska.org/job-seekers/training-for-job-seekers'>workshops and training programs</a> to help job seekers improve their skills and increase their chances for finding employment. Reduce training costs and turnover by tapping into the most qualified labor pool in your area. Learn more about the <a href='http://michiganworkska.org/employers/services-for-employers/mi-national-career-readiness-certificate'>National Career Readiness Certificate</a>.Show employers that you have the workplace skills needed to succeed in virtually any job with a <a href='http://michiganworkska.org/job-seekers/services-for-job-seekers/national-career-readiness-certificate'>National Career Readiness Certificate</a>.
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Michigan Works! Kent & Allegan Counties is the region’s most comprehensive workforce development organization. Through a network of local Service Centers and partnerships with area community organizations, Michigan Works! Kent & Allegan Counties administers a wide range of services to make sure that employers have the workers they need, and workers have the jobs they want.

Job Seekers:  Be job ready!  Show employers that you have the real world workplace skills needed to succeed in virtually any job.  Learn more about the National Career Readiness Certificate >

Governing Board Meeting
May 21st, 2012
Workforce Development Board Executive Committee Meeting
May 23rd, 2012