West Michigan Works! relocates Holland service center

It’s now situated at The Retailers at Westshore, at 12331 James St., suite 130. The 14,903-square-foot house will proceed to supply providers to job seekers and employers all through Ottawa County from 8 a.m. to five p.m. Monday by means of Friday.

The earlier workplace at 121 Clover St, the place West Michigan Works! operated since 2005, closed June 24. 

“The situation offers nice visibility for the service middle,” says Angie Barksdale, West Michigan Works! chief working officer. “We’re additionally very excited concerning the proximity to key companions Grand Rapids Neighborhood School and the Division of Well being and Human Companies.” 

In August 2021, Grand Rapids Neighborhood School opened its GRCC Lakeshore Campus inside The Retailers at Westshore.  

The Space Neighborhood Companies Employment and Coaching Council (ACSET) labored with The Retailers at Westshore’s proprietor and developer, Versa Improvement, to construct the suite to satisfy the workforce company’s wants. DA Contracting was the final contractor. Further providers have been supplied by ACSET, Westshore Mall Traders, Kentwood Workplace Furnishings and different native distributors.

West Michigan Works! service facilities provide job seekers in-person and on-line profession providers and talent growth workshops. In-person job seeker providers vary from laptop and web entry to cowl letter and resume workshops to assessments and profession counseling. 

West Michigan Works! is a part of the statewide Michigan Works! system, serving the employers and job seekers of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa counties. 

For extra data and the most recent assets for job seekers and employers, go to westmiworks.org.