SUCCESS STORIES
Chris and Mandy Pataky
Traverse City
Chris and Mandy Pataky dropped out of high school and started a family when they were young. When Chris lost his manufacturing job he and Mandy decided to go to the Traverse City Adult Education Learning Lab together where they each earned their GEDs. "It was fun to do it together," said Mandy. Chris has already started taking classes at NMC.
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: