Employer Resources
How we help businesses
Your workforce is key to your competitiveness. Our Business Services Team can help you recruit and retain your best employees by providing coordinated services and resources.
Consider the time and expense involved in finding talent:
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Writing an accurate job description
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Posting the job opening on Pure Michigan Talent Connect
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Attracting candidates with the right qualifications and “fit” for your organization
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Reviewing and pre-screening resumes
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Greeting, organizing, and directing job applicants at your place
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Finding facility space for interviews
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Conducting pre-employment assessment tools, such as WorkKeys
Michigan Works! West Central will take on this initial time and expense - ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!
For more information about the services we provide to employers in Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, Oceana, and Osceola Counties, please contact Merri Bennett, Business Services Director, at mbennett@michworkswc.org or 231.583.2029.
skilled trades training fund (sttf)
The Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) program provides competitive awards to employers for training leading to increased employee productivity and increased competitiveness of Michigan businesses. Approximately $20 million will be available this fall to assist employers with skilled trades training.
Here are a few examples of skilled trades training utilized by our local companies:
- Welding
- Blue Print Reading
- Pneumatics/Hydraulics
- Lean Six Sigma
- Mechatronics
- GD&T
- CAD
- USDOL REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS!
Since STTF's inception in 2014, we have helped secure nearly $900,000 in STTF funding for our employers, which equates to almost 1,000 workers receiving skilled trades training (new hires AND current employees)!
The grant process is very competitive, so a complete and accurate application is critical. We will help you through the process every step of the way! The Skilled Trades Training Fund Application period for the spring of 2017 is opening soon. For more information contact Merri Bennett, Business Services Director, at mbennett@michworkswc.org or 231.583.2029.
- Program Elements
- Employer Participation
- Eligibility
- Allowable Training
- Reporting and Metrics
- Criteria for Funding Approval
Since STTF's inception in 2014, we have helped secure nearly $900,000 in STTF funding for our employers, which equates to almost 1,000 workers receiving skilled trades training (new hires AND current employees)!
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