Continued: Navigating the Career Search After Graduation
June is Youth Employment Month! We are wrapping this month up with helpful tips to help you navigate the career search after graduation. Click here to read the first part of the article. Use Your Network According to CNBC, several recent graduates had a great…
Navigating the Career Search After Graduation
If you have recently graduated, you may be feeling the pressure to get a career after graduation. There is no magic formula for finding a career, however, there are plenty of tips and tricks to help you stay organized and diligent during your job search….
Training Leads Young Professional To Employment
In January, Logan came to Mount Clemens Michigan Works! office. He disclosed the disadvantages he went through that often correlate with negative life outcomes, but he was lucky enough to be an outlier to those statistics. However, being only 18 years old, he had very…
Job Seeker Turns a Setback into a Comeback
Job seeker Josh L. came to Michigan Works! in March 2018 looking for a fresh start. He had significant barriers affecting his ability to secure and retain stable employment. At twenty-three years old, Josh knew he wanted to make a big change in his…
On-the-job Training Leads to Full-Time Employment
MAP+ Pre-Apprenticeship 2021
MAP+ Pre-Apprenticeship and Young Professionals program leading to careers in Skilled Trades, Manufacturing, Apprenticeship Earn Industrial-Readiness certificate + 9 credits from Macomb Community College Classes: August 23 – December 18, 2021/ Fall 2021 semester MUST BE 18-24 YEARS OLD. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED NOT REQUIRED VIRTUAL…
Career in Trades Leads to More Opportunities For Young Professional
In Spring 2019, Justin was wrapping up his senior year in high school and hadn’t decided what he would do after graduation. His dad, a welder, had encouraged him to pursue a career in the trades. Justin liked the idea but needed assistance in putting…
MAP+ Pre-Apprenticeship
MAP+ Pre-Apprenticeship and Young Professionals program leading to careers in Skilled Trades, Manufacturing, Apprenticeship Earn Industrial-Readiness certificate + 9 credits from Macomb Community College Classes: August 17 – December 12, 2020/ Fall 2020 semester MUST BE 18-24 YEARS OLD. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED NOT REQUIRED VIRTUAL…
A goal without a plan is just a wish.
Knowing exactly where she wanted to go with her career, Shantel came to the Warren Michigan Works! Career Center with a plan in November of 2017. All that was holding her back from starting the plan was the lack of finances to enroll in training. …
The Pay Off For Time Invested
Ayuba quickly moved through the eligibility and suitability phase and was registered within weeks. His first empowerment activity was mock interviewing with the Michigan Works! team. He enjoyed the interviewing activity and requested additional opportunities to increase his skills. Ayuba also gained valuable tips for…