Northwest Michigan Works

10/09/2026

🚨 EMPLOYER OF THE DAY: PIRANHA HOSE PRODUCTS! 🚨

🔧 Looking for a new job? Join us to learn about opportunities with Piranha Hose Products!

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
⏰ 9 AM–3 PM
📍 Cadillac Michigan Works!
423 N. Mitchell Street, Cadillac, MI

Piranha Hose Products is hiring for ALL SHIFTS, with opportunities available in:
🔹 Assembly
🔹 Braiding
🔹 Extruders

Stop by to learn more about these opportunities and take the next step toward your new career!

🌐 Learn more: www.piranhahose.com

10/09/2026

🚨 MUNSON HEALTHCARE IS HIRING! 🚨

🧸 Looking for a rewarding career in childcare? Munson Healthcare is hiring Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers — with a $5,000 sign-on bonus! 🎉

Join us to learn about Munson’s new childcare center, meet the team, and explore career opportunities that make a difference in the lives of children. ✨

📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 2–5:30 p.m.
📍 Foster Family Community Health Center
550 Munson Ave., Traverse City

🤝 Stop by to learn more about these exciting opportunities and take the next step in your career!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply today!

10/09/2026

🏔️🍂 EMPLOYER OF THE DAY: CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY!

Looking for a seasonal job this winter? Hickory Hills is hiring! ❄️🎿

The City of Traverse City is looking for team members for a variety of seasonal positions, with opportunities paying up to $32/hour!

🏔️ Seasonal Positions Include:
• Slope Supervisor Lead — up to $32/hour
• Lodge Supervisor — up to $32/hour
• Kitchen Lead — up to $30/hour
• Slope Supervisor — up to $25/hour
• Snowmaker — up to $22/hour
• Rentals/Ticket Sales, Tow Operator & Food & Beverage — up to $20/hour

Applicants for seasonal positions must be 18 or older.

🚒 The City is also hiring for a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic position with lateral entry pay of up to $77,332. Applicants must hold Firefighter I & II certifications and a Paramedic License, or be within 90 days of completing the program.

📅 Wednesday, October 14 | 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Northwest Michigan Works! – Traverse City
1209 S. Garfield Avenue

💻 Computers will be available onsite to apply, and our recruitment team will be available to help you learn more about these opportunities and the application process.

👉 Explore opportunities and apply: traver​secitymi.org/jobs/

10/08/2026

💼 WE’RE STILL HIRING! | CAREER SERVICES SPECIALIST

We’re still looking to fill this position! Northwest Michigan Works! is seeking a motivated, customer-focused Career Services Specialist to join our team at the Manistee Service Center.

In this full-time role, you’ll help job seekers:
🔹 Search for jobs and explore career opportunities
🔹 Develop résumés and cover letters
🔹 Navigate online applications and technology
🔹 Understand local labor market trends and employer expectations
🔹 Connect with Northwest Michigan Works! programs and community resources

We’re looking for someone with strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills who enjoys supporting others, collaborating with a team, and serving both customers and the local business community.

An associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred, along with experience in education, human services or a related field. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, social media and other business software is also preferred.

📍 Location: Manistee Service Center
🕐 Position: Full-time
👉 View the full job description and application information: networksnorthwest.org/careers/

📩 To apply: Email your resume to [email protected]

If you’re passionate about helping people move forward in their careers, we’d love to hear from you!

💼 WE’RE HIRING! | CAREER SERVICES SPECIALIST

Help job seekers take the next step toward their career goals! Northwest Michigan Works! is looking for a motivated and customer-focused Career Services Specialist to join our team at the Manistee Service Center.

In this full-time role, you’ll help customers:

🔹 Search for jobs and explore career opportunities
🔹 Develop résumés and cover letters
🔹 Navigate online applications and technology
🔹 Understand local labor market trends and employer expectations
🔹 Connect with Northwest Michigan Works! programs and community resources

We’re looking for someone with strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills who enjoys supporting others, collaborating with a team, and serving both customers and the local business community.

An associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred, along with experience in education, human services or a related field. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, social media and other business software is also preferred.

📍 Location: Manistee Service Center
🕐 Position: Full-time

👉 View the full job description and application information: networksnorthwest.org/careers/

📩 To apply: Email your resume to [email protected]

10/08/2026

🏭✨ MANUFACTURING DAY 2026 RECAP!

Last Friday, nearly 200 8th-grade students from across the Traverse City area got a firsthand look at the world of modern manufacturing during Manufacturing Day 2026!

Students visited local manufacturers, explored how products are made, learned about innovative technology and gained insight into the skills and career opportunities available right here in northern Michigan.

A huge thank you to the businesses, schools and volunteers who made this experience possible! 👏 From opening their doors and sharing their expertise to guiding students throughout the day, your time and support helped make Manufacturing Day an engaging and memorable experience for students.

Participating Employers:
🔹 BORIDE Engineered Abrasives
🔹 Skilled Manufacturing Inc.
🔹 Bay Motor Products
🔹 TentCraft
🔹 Britten, Inc.
🔹 RJG
🔹 TC Millworks
🔹 Clark Manufacturing
🔹 Truly Free Home
🔹 Grand Traverse Plastics

Participating Schools:
🎓 TC West Middle School
🎓 TC East Middle School
🎓 Grand Traverse Academy
🎓 Cherryland Middle School

With approximately 198 students participating, Manufacturing Day was a great opportunity to connect students with local employers and show them that exciting career possibilities are being built right here in northern Michigan.

Thank you to everyone who helped inspire the next generation of manufacturers! 🏭✨



Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS)

10/07/2026

Congratulations, LeAnne on being named JMG Specialist of the Month 🌟

Wexford-Missaukee Career Technical Center

🌟 Meet Our October Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) Specialist of the Month: LeAnne Bush! 🌟

We're proud to recognize LeAnne Bush, a JMG Specialist with Networks Northwest, for nearly a decade of dedication to helping young people discover their strengths, build confidence, and find their path forward.

LeAnne is motivated by seeing young people find their niche and become successful in their career path. She meets youth where they are, helping them navigate challenges, build communication and leadership skills, and connect with the people and opportunities that can help them move forward.

For LeAnne, some of the most rewarding moments come from seeing young people grow into confident, independent leaders. The relationships she builds often last well beyond graduation, with former students continuing to reach out for advice or stopping to say hello in their communities.

Through her compassion, encouragement, and commitment to helping young people succeed, LeAnne continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of the youth she serves.

👉 Read LeAnne's full story and learn more about the impact she's making: https://bit.ly/3W7lbps

10/06/2026

🚒 EMPLOYER OF THE DAY: CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY

Ready to make a difference in your community? The City of Traverse City is hiring!

🔥 FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
Join the team with lateral entry pay up to $77,332! Applicants must hold Firefighter I & II certifications and a Paramedic License, or be within 90 days of completing the program.

🏔️ Hickory Hills TC SEASONAL POSITIONS
A variety of seasonal opportunities are also available, including:
• Slope Supervisor Lead & Lodge Supervisor — up to $32/hour
• Kitchen Lead — up to $30/hour
• Slope Supervisor — up to $25/hour
• Snowmaker — up to $22/hour
• Rentals/Ticket Sales, Tow Operator & Food & Beverage — up to $20/hour

Applicants for seasonal positions must be 18 or older.

📅 Wednesday, October 14 | 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Northwest Michigan Works! Traverse City
1209 S. Garfield Avenue

💻 Computers will be available onsite to apply, and our recruitment team can help you learn more about the opportunities and application process.

👉 Apply for City of Traverse City positions at traversecitymi.org/jobs/

10/05/2026

🏆 A FIRST FOR NORTHWEST MICHIGAN! 🏆

Congratulations to Wolf Line Construction, the 2026 Michigan Works! Association Employer of the Year and a 2026 Impact Award Winner through its partnership with Northwest Michigan Works!

This recognition is especially meaningful for our region: Wolf Line Construction is the FIRST employer from Northwest Michigan to receive the Michigan Works Association Employer of the Year award! 🎉

Through a strong partnership with Northwest Michigan Works!, Wolf Line has developed U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Programs for Fiber Optic Lineman and Broadband Technician careers. These earn-and-learn pathways combine on-the-job training with related instruction, helping workers build the skills needed for rewarding careers while helping employers develop a highly skilled, safety-focused workforce.

Today, 30 workers across northern Michigan are beginning career paths as fiber optic line workers through this collaboration.

We’re also proud to celebrate Ryan Hansen, a Wolf Line journeyworker, Purple Heart recipient and 2026 Impact Award Winner. Ryan’s leadership during critical linework restoration efforts following severe ice storms is a powerful example of the talent, dedication and leadership that apprenticeship programs can help cultivate.

🎥 Want to learn more about Ryan’s story? Watch his 2026 Michigan Works Impact Award video: https://youtu.be/--AS29S880M?si=zAu2voStsLMLlGKe

👏 Congratulations to Wolf Line Construction on this well-deserved recognition and on being the first Employer of the Year winner from our region!

Your commitment to building career pathways and investing in Northwest Michigan’s workforce is making a lasting impact.

🔗 Read the full Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity story: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/wd/success-stories/2026/09/29/wolf-line-construction-highlights-registered-apprenticeship-as-map-to-success?utm_campaign=sae-newsletter&utm_medium=email-Sept-2026&utm_source=govdelivery

10/01/2026

📊 HOW DOES YOUR TEAM SELL — AND WHERE COULD THEY USE MORE SUPPORT?

Traverse Connect is asking businesses across Northwest Michigan’s 10 counties to share how their teams sell today — what’s working, where they’re getting stuck, and where additional support could make a difference.

The survey takes just 8–10 minutes and will help shape future sales professional development opportunities and a regional look at how local businesses sell.

What you’ll get:

📈 The regional report — shared with everyone who responds
🎯 An optional free 4S snapshot of your team from Greg Coyne of Sandler when you complete the deep dive at the end

🔒 Individual responses will remain confidential, with results shared only in combined form.

Please respond by 4 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2026.

👉 Take the survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DtVQFiTZ00ydMKmSKFVvmvATItx8OtFKohyS4MtIj3BUNUJEMVFLVktIUEZLTk84SldJVVNVTlpYSC4u

09/30/2026

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IS… CONNECTING TALENT WITH OPPORTUNITY. 🔗

Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored what workforce development really means.

It’s seeing what’s possible.
It’s more than a class.
It’s a second chance.
It’s local.

And at the heart of all of it is a simple idea:
Connect people with opportunity.

For a job seeker, that might mean finding the right career, building new skills, earning a credential, overcoming a barrier or connecting with an employer.

For an employer, it might mean finding the talent they need, developing their workforce or connecting with resources to help their business grow.

For our communities, it means building pathways that help people and businesses thrive.

That’s the work of Northwest Michigan Works!

We connect people, employers, education, training and community resources to help Northwest Michigan move forward.

Because workforce development isn’t just about jobs.

It’s about people. It’s about opportunity. And it’s about strengthening the communities we call home.

📍 Northwest Michigan Works!
In your community. For your community.

👉 Learn more about Northwest Michigan Works!: https://www.nwmiworks.org/about/