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>.
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!
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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.

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Steve-Shitich-Pic1Steven ShutichSteven Shutich worked for Steelcase, Inc. for almost 31 years as a product development specialist, making just over $25.00 per hour. On March 12, 2009 Steven was laid off due to a shift in production to Mexico. Steven first attended an information session for the Trade program in April 2009 at the Michigan Works! service center in Kent County where his Trade Representative spoke to him about potential benefits he could receive through the Trade Act and encouraged him to take advantage of occupational training for a new career.Read More