Unlike some other organizations, Michigan Works! does not 'place' you in a job. Rather, we give you the tools to map out your own optimal career path. Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, Michigan Works! offers a variety of services you'll find helpful. Visit our Jobseeker Services page to discover what we can do for you!

If you need to chart a new career path towards the high-growth jobs of the 21st century, the No Worker Left Behind initiative at Michigan Works provides free training to qualified individuals. To learn more about No Worker Left Behind, click here.

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has one official website  to assist unemployed workers: www.michigan.gov/uia. Many other websites (with deceptively similar Internet addresses) offer unemployment insurance information for a fee. The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency provides all services at no charge and urges individuals to either visit the official website, call 866-500-0017 Option 3, or visit their local Unemployment Insurance Problem Resolution Office for help.  Although Michigan Works! assists the Unemployment Insurance Agency in registering your claim, Michigan Works is not a state agency and cannot answer questions or give advice regarding the status of your benefits. Please direct all inquiries to the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency.

Special employment resources are available for veterans, individuals with disabilities, and migrant/seasonal farm workers. And they are all available at Michigan Works. Please take a moment to explore the services offered by our partner agencies:

Connect with Michigan Works on Facebook and explore the latest hot jobs, along with special Michigan Works activities and projects.

The Southwest Michigan Jobseeker Network is a terrific Meetup.com group where you can network with other area jobseekers! Members share tips, techniques, and general advice about careers, job searching, and training. Regardless of age, education level, industry, or profession, you'll be welcome in our Jobseeker Network!

Stay abreast of the latest employment and training news from Michigan Works on Twitter. You'll also see the area's latest job postings!

Michigan Works and its partner agencies serve employers and job seekers in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. We're vitally interested in recruiting leaders who have the vision and skills to make a difference in our community! Whether you're an educator, accountant, manager, IT, HR, or policy specialist, you could find a great career right here. 

Need some resume or interview tips? Or would you like to brush up your Microsoft Word or Excel skills? We've assembled a variety of materials and online resources into a Virtual Career Lab, a one-stop classroom that can help jump-start your job search and career. Click here to access the Career Lab!

The following steps will get you started on your job search:

1. Ask yourself what kind of job best fits your skills and interests.
Find out by attending a Workshop or visiting one of the websites below. (If you're not comfortable with computers, attend one of our free Basic Computing workshops!)

2. Learn about your local labor market
Did you know that 70% of Southwest MI jobs are in Healthcare, Hospitality, Advanced Manufacturing and Construction/Skilled Trades? Find out how your skills and interests match up to projected industry trends or see Hot Careers.

3. Search for jobs in your local area.
Michigan Works! has access to the state's largest online database and new jobs are posted every day! To browse hundreds of available jobs in your local area, log on to:

Polish your resume and cover letter before you send it to employers, and practice your interviewing techniques so you'll make a winning impression!

Try, try again. Most people apply for many jobs before they land the right one. Don't give up! Identify what might be holding you back and then ask a Michigan Works! professional how you can improve in those areas. We are here to help!