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This website is for people who live in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. To find your local Michigan Works! 

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KNOWLEDGE IS KEY.

Education is the first step to landing your next job. Let’s get started.

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Adult Education

Be on your own individualized plan and work at your own pace in our learning labs. We also have resources to help you work on your GED preparation from home.​

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Find Our Adult Education Team at the Following Locations:

Benton Harbor Service Center

499 W. Main Street

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Walk-ins Welcome

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Monday - Friday​​

By Appointment Only

5:00 - 8:00 PM

Wednesday

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MUST pre-register by emailing or calling the Adult Education team:

adulted@miworks.org

(269) 927-1064 x11122

Paw Paw Service Center

32849 E. Red Arrow Hwy, #100

Paw Paw, MI 49079

By Appointment Only

12:00 - 4:00 PM

Tuesday

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MUST pre-register by emailing or calling the Adult Education team:

adulted@miworks.org

(269) 927-1064 x11122

Galien Public Library

302 N. Cleveland Ave.

Galien, MI 49113

Walk-ins Welcome

12:00 - 3:30 PM

Tuesday

For more information or to make an appointment with our Adult Ed team:

adulted@miworks.org

(269) 927-1064 x11122

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Do you want to increase your English language skills?

Enrollment is open for the Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) program for adults who are not native English speakers. The goal of the ESL program is to improve English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) to help with communication and participation in daily life, work, and education.

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Interested students must:

  • Be 16 years or older

  • Bring a photo ID to enroll at Michigan Works!

  • Plan for two hours to complete enrollment, which includes taking an assessment test

Come See Our ESL Team

Benton Harbor Service Center

499 W. Main Street

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Walk-ins Welcome

Monday and Tuesday

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Wednesday

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

By Appointment Only

Wednesday • 5:00 - 7:00 PM

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MUST pre-register by emailing or calling the Adult Education team:

adulted@miworks.org

(269) 927-1064 x11122

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Bridge Academy of SW Michigan

The Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan serves grades 9-12 and is located inside the Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren facility in Benton Harbor, allowing you to access a variety of wrap around services, career exploration, and access to additional support along the education journey.

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Michigan Works! focuses on helping those in our community get the education and training they need to pursue a successful future.

 

Click here to learn more about training options for you!

Young Adult Opportunities

We can help young adults that live in southwest Michigan and need help with education, training, employment, transportation, food, childcare and more.

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"After I got my GED, the follow up was regular and consistent and so many opportunities were provided to me to explore my next steps. I am very grateful to The Bridge Academy, and am very excited to begin my journey at Wolverine! I am also grateful that I am able to set this example for all 7 of my siblings and my friends and peers. I want them all to see that if you work hard and focus on the future, you can do anything you want!”

- Christina, 2019 Bridge Academy Graduate

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Michigan Works!
Berrien, Cass, Van Buren 

Michigan Works! is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center: 711 Voice and TDD. Michigan Works! is a proud partner of American Job Centers. Supported by the State of Michigan and federal funds.

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Contact MiWorks!

Phone: 1-800-285-WORKS

E-mail us: info@miworks.org

Quick Links
Visit MiWorks!

Benton Harbor Service Center

499 W. Main Street

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Paw Paw Service Center

32849 E. Red Arrow Hwy, #100

Paw Paw, MI 49079

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Cass County Admin Building

120 N. Broadway Street

Room 219

Cassopolis, MI 49031

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