Serving Bay, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, & Saginaw Counties
These two words mean two very different things. And it’s the way Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! and its counterparts around the state have fought to distinguish ourselves from the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) for decades. UIA helps people with unemployment....
The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching impact on many, if not most, of our region’s businesses. For some, the impact to sales is profound. To avoid layoffs, if possible, several companies are implementing the state’s Work Share program with the help of Great...
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. In our case, we’re going outside… to help our region’s employers fill more than 3,200 (and growing) job openings available in the Great Lakes Bay as the economy continues to re-open. In mid July, as part of our...
With “WORKS!” in our name, it has been hard to see temporary business closures, to watch our Great Lakes Bay Region quiet down. But many of you haven’t been standing still. You’ve retooled and contributed in important new ways, making personal protective equipment,...
Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! Business Service Team is here to help guide both employers and employees through this time of uncertainty. Our staff is available as we work remotely to help you or your business. Below, you will find information about resources...
Unemployment Benefits: for employees Benefits are extended to: Workers who have an unanticipated family care responsibility, including those who have childcare responsibilities due to school closures, or those who are forced to care for loved one who become ill....
Rapid Response is an informational meeting for recently laid-off individuals. Experts from Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! and the Unemployment Agency of the State of Michigan will share information on how to file unemployment claims, answer questions about claims,...
March 16, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Great Lakes Bay) — Effective Tuesday, March 17, Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! will modify service delivery in its service centers in Bay, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw counties in response to COVID-19...
Talent was the topic of a panel discussion at the Midland Business Alliance 4th quarter membership luncheon. Chris Rishko, CEO of Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! joined Kathie Fuce-Hobohm from Space Inc. and Andy Johnston from the Grand Rapids Chamber of...
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