Bob Straits Kalamazoo/St. Joseph MWA

Bob Straits Kalamazoo/St. Joseph MWA

Not an Agency . . .Not a Program . . .A Unified, Statewide System

25 Michigan Works Areas Governance - local

Interlocal Agreement Workforce Development Board

Demand Driven Supply Funded Built on Partnerships

Structure

Workforce Development Board

Majority of Board Members – Private Sector Chair & Vice Chair Other Seats

Mandates of Legislation Funding Streams

100+ Service Centers

Located Throughout Michigan Full service & satellites Community ACCESS Points

Service Center in Each Region One-Stop Delivery

Labor Market Information Michigan Talent Bank Educational Programs Internet Access Support Systems

Job Seeker Services Employment Services Workforce Investment Act

Adults Youth Dislocated Workers

Welfare to Work MPRI, RCAR, Other

Employer Services Business Services Team

In depth training through MSU EDJT Grants Incumbent Worker Grants Matching (varies by area) Resource Rooms

Partners Economic Development Education

Community College K - 12

Community Agencies (non-Profits) State Agencies (MRS, DHS, DOC, DOT) Libraries

Accountability Federal and State Monitors

Compliance Performance (17 Standards)

Single Audit Act Annual Program and Financial Audits

Boards Agency Board County Boards Workforce Development Board

Employers and Job Seekers (customers)

Contact Us

1-800-285-WORKS

www.michiganworks.org

An equal opportunity employer / program supported by the State of Michigan. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center 1-800-649-3777 (Voice and TTY)