The Michigan Works! Association has awarded its excellence award to the Oakland County Workforce Development board in recognition of its leadership and impact on Michigan’s talent development efforts.
The board, appointed by Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, oversees Oakland County Michigan Works!, which serves 105,000 job seekers and 1,000 employers annually.
“Helping residents find and qualify for high-paying jobs and companies find the talent they need to grow is an economic priority for Oakland County,” Coulter said. “This award recognizes how OCMW has built strong, long-term partnerships within our community that ensure Oakland County remains a place where both talent and employers can thrive.”
OCMW operates centers in Novi, Pontiac, Southfield, Troy and Waterford, offering career coaching, interviewing and job search workshops, placement assistance, training courses and job trend information.
“The board’s work on Clean Slate, American Rescue Plan Act investments and regional talent initiatives has opened doors for residents and strengthened businesses across one of Michigan’s largest economies,” said Michigan Works! CEO Ryan Hundt. “We’re proud to honor it with the 2026 Board of Excellence Award.”
The centers also assist employers seeking help with talent recruitment, apprenticeship programs, job fairs, candidate prescreening, hiring and training support, layoff support and labor market data.
To schedule an appointment, call 248-858-5520 and select the office nearest you.
Additionally, the centers host several virtual workshops for job seekers. A schedule can be found at OaklandCountyMIWorks.com.