Online Resources

We're here to help you. While we can't meet face-to-face, we're bringing our Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren service center to you. Below you'll find all of the resources available to you including workshop videos, helpful links to help you on your job search and career planning, and more! If you have a question, feel free to utilize our chat option on the bottom right hand corner of your screen. One of our team members will respond as soon as possible.

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Career Coaching & Training Funds

Unemployment Resources

Michigan Works! Services

basic resume writing workshop

advanced resume writing workshop

cover letter workshop

Job Searching resources

• MI Talent

• LinkedIn Job Hunting Plan

• Weekly Job List: English  |  Spanish

Resume Development & Interviewing Skills

• Professional Resume & Cover Letter Resource Packet

• STAR Model Questions & Answers

• Skills Employers are Looking For

Professional Branding &

Social Media

• LinkedIn

• Tips to Developing a LinkedIn Profile

Social Resources

• 211 Flyer – BCVB | https://www.uwsm.org/2-1-1

• MI Bridges – English & Spanish Benefit Guide

• Local Resource Guide

• Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency – CARES Relief and Recovery Services

Michigan Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program

If you have recently lost employer health insurance due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for a special enrollment period.

• Michigan.gov/HICAP

• 877-999-6442

Feeding American West Michigan

Network of food banks and mobile food pantries

• https://feedwm.org

• 269-926-2646

Filing for unemployment

• Michigan.gov/uia

• #866-500-0017

MENTAL HEALTH Resources

• Warmline Support and Empowerment are available for those with mental health conditions - 7 days a week from 10am-2am (888) 733-7753 OR get more resources here

• Disaster Helpline 24/7: (800) 985-5990

• Spectrum Health Mental Services

• HTC Services

• Riverwood Center Services

• Van Buren Community Mental Health and Woodlands Behavioral Health are available for residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Anyone who wishes to speak to a mental health clinician can do so by calling or visiting their website:

  • Woodlands Behavioral Health (Cass County ) - (269) 445-2541 or (800) 323-0335

  • Van Buren Community Mental Health (Van Buren County) - (800) 922-1418

  • woodlandsbhn.org

• Text HAND to 741741 

• 24 hour Crisis line (800) 336-0341

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255

APPRENTICESHIPS

Looking to change careers? Wanting to try something new? Or maybe just looking to start your career? Have you thought about doing an apprenticeship? There are over 70 apprentice programs available locally in manufacturing, skilled trades, health care and other industries.