Michigan Works Agencies (MWAs) prepares people for jobs so businesses have the skilled workers they need to be competitive in our global economy. By matching job candidates to job openings for employers, the bottom line is jobs for people and people for jobs.

Michigan Works Agencies provide a wide variety of services to businesses to help employers find, train and retain qualified workers. Business Service Representatives are assigned to businesses to help them identify and address their training, employment and business development needs. Business Service Reps can also help businesses qualify for Incumbent Worker Training funds, Customized Training programs, and other special programs targeted to help businesses grow and prosper.

Where Hospitality Works works closely with the following MWAs to develop and implement strategies to help hospitality-related businesses find qualified employees and access Incumbent Worker Training funds.

1. Detroit Workforce Development Department – Contact Charles Smith to learn more about Business Services in the City of Detroit, and their Hospitality Career Center that specializes in training and placing qualified candidates in retail, hospitality and lodging jobs.

2. Livingston County Michigan Works – Contact Mary Switzer to learn more about Business Services in Livingston County, and their programs to help small business start ups.

3. Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works – Contact Bob Apzcznski to learn more about services in Macomb and St. Clair County and their new Career Transition Center for Dislocated Automotive Workers.

4. Oakland County MWA – Contact Larry Healy about Oakland County Business Services and the assistance they provide businesses in partnership with Oakland County Economic Development office.

5. Southeast Michigan Community Alliance – Contact Alex Stamatoulakis to learn more about Business Services in Wayne and Monroe County and to be connected with a Business Service Field Rep.

6. Washtenaw County Michigan Works! – Contact Dorian Holbrook to learn more about Business Services in Washtenaw County and to visit their new Professional Services Center in Ypsilanti.