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Michigan Works!
May 3, 2021
Making Economic Recovery Work for Everyone
Do you have a smartphone or computer with access to the internet? One of these free 90-day trainings can put you on track to employment...
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Michigan Works!
Feb 24, 2021
Bridge Academy Update
Dear Students and Parents, With just over three months of school remaining in 2020-21, we are pleased to let you know that Bridge Academy...
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Michigan Works!
Nov 18, 2020
Adult Education Update
In compliance with the latest recommendations, Michigan Works! Adult Education will be taking extra precautions for the next 3 weeks....
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Michigan Works!
Aug 21, 2020
Bridge Academy Technology Pick-up
Bridge Academy will begin technology pick up for enrolled students on Tuesday, August 25. Beginning Tuesday, August 25th, students or...
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Michigan Works!
Aug 3, 2020
Bridge Academy Announces Virtual Start to the School Year
August 3, 2020 Dear Bridge Academy Families, Today we announce the Bridge Academy’s 2020-2021 school year will begin virtually to keep...
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Michigan Works!
Apr 24, 2020
PUA Funds Not Being Released? This may help.
For those who choose direct deposit on their initial unemployment claim, the payment information from the initial claim is not being sent...
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Michigan Works!
Apr 9, 2020
Bridge Academy Closure Update
April 9, 2020 Dear Bridge Academy and YouthBuild students and parents, Michigan Works! is following the order from the State of Michigan...
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Michigan Works!
Mar 26, 2020
Filing Unemployment?
Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren is here to help you by email, phone, or remote appointment with job search and career services....
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Michigan Works!
Mar 26, 2020
Latest Info & FAQ's- Stimulus Bill
Michigan Works! is here for businesses in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren County. We have the latest information and frequently asked...
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Michigan Works!
Mar 25, 2020
Business Solutions for COVID-19
Hello SWMI employers! The Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren team is continuing to advocate on your behalf and make sure that our...
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Michigan Works!
Mar 16, 2020
Youth Closure
Dear Bridge Academy and YouthBuild students and parents, Michigan Works! is following the guidance from the State of Michigan to close...
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Michigan Works!
Jan 21, 2020
Stay Healthy, Michigan
When the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2020, Michigan Law required some people with the Healthy Michigan Plan (HMP) medical...
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Michigan Works!
Dec 4, 2019
Have you recently lost a Retail Job?
The Dislocated Worker Grant can provide eligible job-seekers with new employment or local training.
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Michigan Works!
Nov 27, 2019
Healthcare Apprenticeships
Michigan Works! has received funds to train Certified Nursing and Personal Care Assistants through July 2020.
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Michigan Works!
Nov 6, 2019
Offender Success Program gets boost from Chemical Bank Donation
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. As Michigan’s prison population continues its downward trend, it means more people will be making their way back to...
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Michigan Works!
Oct 14, 2019
Benton Harbor Counts!
Sam Gizzi, Talent Development Manager of the Michigan Works! Benton Harbor Service Center recently joined Matt Malone of 97.5 Y Country...
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Michigan Works!
Oct 4, 2019
Manufacturing Day 2019 Brings Students and Employers Together
It’s no secret that over 20% of the manufacturing workforce in Berrien, Cass, an Van Buren counties is above the age of 55 and nearing...
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Michigan Works!
Aug 27, 2019
Employee Spotlight- LaRon Harris
After 10 years in the U.S Army as an Army Staff Sargent E6 noncommission Officer, Laron Harris worked a number of different jobs. After...
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