Name

Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium

Legal name

Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium

Website

https://miworksne.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Services (5613), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL), Employer-Led Workforce Partnerships & Sector Strategies (EDAAAOAB), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Community College / Training Provider Workforce Pathways Programs (EDAAAOAO)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Employment training programs
• Jobseeker career assistance
• Apprenticeship programs
• Employer recruitment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Onaway

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Workforce Development Grants: Funded entirely through federal and state workforce development grants including WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Adult and Dislocated Worker programs, state-funded initiatives like Going PRO Talent Fund, and other federal workforce development allocations. All services to jobseekers and employers are provided free of charge.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium provides free employment, training, and workforce development services to jobseekers, employers, and youth across 8 counties in Northeast Michigan. Services include resume assistance, job search guidance, skills assessments, recruitment support, training funding (Going PRO Talent Fund), apprenticeships, and career exploration events delivered through 8 physical service centers.

Product overview

Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium is a network of free workforce development services operated across 8 counties in Northeast Michigan, providing employment solutions for job seekers, employers, and youth. The organization serves as a one-stop service center funded through federal and state workforce development grants, simplifying access to complex workforce resources. Core service offerings include Jobseeker Services (resume assistance, interview prep, job search guidance, skills assessments) and Employer Services (recruitment, training solutions, Going PRO Talent Fund). Youth programming includes WIOA Youth Programs, Jobs for Michigan's Graduates, MiCareerQuest regional career events, Talent Tours, and Career Expos. Specialized programs include the PATH Program for cash assistance recipients, Registered Apprenticeships, GED/Adult Education, Veterans Services, and Tuition Assistance. The organization maintains 8 service centers across Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Montmorency, Otsego, Oscoda, and Presque Isle Counties, with all services provided at no cost to participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jobseeker Services Free employment services for job seekers including resume assistance, interview preparation, job search guidance, skills assessments, career coaching, and connection to training opportunities. Available to individuals seeking employment or career changes in Northeast Michigan.
• Employer Services Free workforce solutions for employers including recruitment assistance, customized training solutions, retention strategies, access to the Going PRO Talent Fund, apprenticeship programs, and layoff aversion support. Available to Northeast Michigan businesses.
• Youth Services Year-round programs for youth ages 14-24 combining employment and training activities with leadership development, including WIOA Youth Programs, Jobs for Michigan's Graduates, career exploration events, and support for high school completion. Targeted at in-school and out-of-school youth, including those with barriers to success.
• MiCareerQuest Hands-on career readiness event for middle and high school students featuring interactive exhibits across four industry quadrants: Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, and Technology. Students engage with professionals and participate in career exploration activities.
• Going PRO Talent Fund Competitive awards to employers for training, developing, and retaining current and newly hired employees. Training must be short-term, fill a demonstrated talent need, and lead to industry-recognized credentials. Up to $2,000 per trainee for classroom/on-the-job training; up to $3,500 for USDOL Apprentices.
• Talent Tours Behind-the-scenes tours of in-demand businesses and industries for youth, parents, and teachers. Tours show students local career opportunities and the education/training requirements needed to secure employment in various fields.
• Career Expos & Workshops Career expos held at local high schools introducing students to employers and teaching career pathways. Workshops include resume building, mock interviews, 'What Employers Expect' sessions, and 'Reflecting a Positive Image' presentations.
• PATH Program Program for individuals receiving cash assistance, providing job search, job readiness, work experience, and community service activities. Referred through the Department of Health & Human Services.
• Registered Apprenticeship Earn-while-you-learn programs combining classroom instruction with supervised on-the-job training. Apprentices earn a salary while receiving debt-free education and gaining nationally recognized credentials. Over 1,400 occupations available.
• Adult Education & GED High school completion support and GED preparation services to help adults earn their high school equivalency credential and pursue further education or employment.
• Veterans Services Employment services specifically for veterans, connecting them with job opportunities, training programs, and career resources tailored to their skills and experience.
• Resource Rooms Physical locations equipped with computers, internet access, and staff support where job seekers can search for jobs, access unemployment insurance resources, build resumes, and receive employment assistance.
• Tuition Assistance Financial assistance programs helping job seekers pay for career training, including WIOA Adult, WIOA Dislocated Worker, Reconnect, Going PRO, and Apprenticeship programs. Support services may cover books, mileage, work clothing, and tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of apprentices who complete an apprenticeship program retain employment with average annual salary of $70,000
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• American Job Center NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner network providing standardized workforce development services across the United States. Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium operates as a designated American Job Center.
• State of MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded through Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) workforce development programs including Going PRO Talent Fund, WIOA programs, and other state initiatives.
• Northeast Consortium Administrative BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernance board with representatives from all 8 served counties: Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Montmorency, Otsego, Oscoda, and Presque Isle.
• Workforce Development Board (WDB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic planning and oversight board including employers, educators, and workforce development professionals from the region.
• Kirtland Community CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional community college partner for career training programs including CNA, Medical Assistant, and electrical trades certificates.
• Alpena Community CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional community college partner for CDL-A and other vocational training programs.
• Regional ISDs (Intermediate School Districts)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Iosco RESA and other regional ISDs for student career exploration and youth programming including Career Expos and MiCareerQuest events.
• Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide program helping at-risk youth graduate and transition to post-secondary education or meaningful employment, operated through Michigan Works! youth programs.
• Thunder Bay Community Health ServicemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $17,500 Going PRO Talent Fund award for Medical Assistant apprenticeship program training two existing employees.
• H.B. CarbideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing employer utilizing Going PRO Talent Fund for CNC and manufacturing skills training.
• WeyerhaeuserminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForestry company receiving training support through Going PRO Talent Fund for staff development.
• Besser Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing employer hosting talent tours for students, providing hands-on career exploration experiences.
• Amrize Cement Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of Race to Talent Apprenticeship award for workforce development excellence.

Scale indicators9 records

Broad incumbents

• Workforce Solutions (Texas Workforce Commission): Texas's publicly funded workforce development system with 28 local Workforce Development Boards delivering job placement, employer services, apprenticeship coordination, and youth programs. Highly comparable broad incumbent operating under WIOA in a much larger state footprint.
• CareerSource Florida: Statewide workforce development network operating24 regional career centers across Florida with the same WIOA-driven job placement, employer recruitment, and training-fund administration model. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the same government-funded workforce services category.

Direct peers

• West Michigan Works!: Sibling Michigan Works! agency that created the MiCareerQuest program in 2015 with Kent ISD and the Construction Workforce Development Alliance — the same model Michigan Works! Northeast now operates. Operates as a directly comparable American Job Center delivering the same WIOA-funded workforce services in a different region of Michigan.
• Michigan Works! Southwest: Southwest regional Michigan Works! agency delivering equivalent jobseeker placement, employer recruitment, apprenticeship coordination, and youth programming under the same WIOA framework — a like-for-like regional workforce development peer.
• Michigan Works! Southeast: Another designated American Job Center under the statewide Michigan Works! system, providing identical WIOA-funded jobseeker, employer, and youth services. Operates as a direct peer in a different Michigan region, sharing the same state LEO funding pool and Going PRO Talent Fund access.

Others

• Kirtland Community College: Regional community college partner of the consortium that delivers CNA, Medical Assistant, and electrical trades training. Comparable as a credential-delivery partner whose noncredit workforce division mirrors the consortium's pathways programs.
• Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG): Statewide youth program operated through Michigan Works! consortiums (including Northeast) that helps at-risk youth graduate and transition to post-secondary education or employment. Operates as a program partner embedded within the consortium's youth services line.

Emerging players

• Goodwill Industries of Northeast Michigan: Local Goodwill chapter providing workforce development, job training, and employment placement services to individuals with barriers to employment in the same Northeast Michigan region. Comparable as a complementary community-based workforce service provider serving overlapping populations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MiWorksNE
• Facebookfacebook.com/MiWorksNE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michigan-works-northeast-consortium

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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