SUCCESS STORIES
Ed Walter
Traverse City
When Ed Walter lost his tool & die job he decided to go to college to get training for a new career. But before he could do that he knew he needed to improve his academic skills. Walter did that at the Traverse City Adult Education Learning Lab. "I've learned how to learn and work hard at it," said Walter. He plans to pursue the training he needs to move in to an HVAC career.
Career Planning
Career Planning Workshops are available in all Northwest Michigan Works! Service Centers. Click here for a list of service centers
Career Planning Workshops guide you through the process of determining the best career fit for you. You will use web-based tools to gauge your interests and work values, and create a list of possible career choices. You will be provided with tools to research those career choices, learn which are 'in demand' in our region and decide which options are best. There are several on-line resources that can help you develop and research a career plan:
Make a Career Choice:
Research Your Career Choice:
Find Jobs with Your Current Skills: