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Bob Straits Kalamazoo/St. Joseph MWA

Bob Straits Kalamazoo/St. Joseph MWA. Not an Agency . . . Not a Program . . . A Unified, Statewide System. Structure. 25 Michigan Works Areas Governance - local Interlocal Agreement Workforce Development Board Demand Driven Supply Funded Built on Partnerships.

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Bob Straits Kalamazoo/St. Joseph MWA

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  1. Bob Straits Kalamazoo/St. Joseph MWA

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

  3. Structure • 25 Michigan Works Areas • Governance - local • Interlocal Agreement • Workforce Development Board • Demand Driven • Supply Funded • Built on Partnerships

  4. Workforce Development Board • Majority of Board Members – Private Sector • Chair & Vice Chair • Other Seats • Mandates of Legislation • Funding Streams

  5. 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

  6. Job Seeker Services • Employment Services • Workforce Investment Act • Adults • Youth • Dislocated Workers • Welfare to Work • MPRI, RCAR, Other

  7. Employer Services • Business Services Team • In depth training through MSU • EDJT Grants • Incumbent Worker Grants • Matching (varies by area) • Resource Rooms

  8. Partners • Economic Development • Education • Community College • K - 12 • Community Agencies (non-Profits) • State Agencies (MRS, DHS, DOC, DOT) • Libraries

  9. 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)

  10. 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)

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