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\u2019s talent development efforts.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u201cHelping residents find and qualify for high-paying jobs and companies find the talent they need to grow is an economic priority for Oakland County,\u201d Coulter said. \u201cThis 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
OCMW operates centers in Novi, Pontiac, Southfield, Troy and Waterford, offering\u00a0 career coaching, interviewing and job search workshops, placement assistance, training courses and job trend information.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe board\u2019s 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\u2019s largest economies,\u201d said Michigan Works! CEO Ryan Hundt. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to honor it with the 2026 Board of Excellence Award.\u201d<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
To schedule an appointment, call 248-858-5520 and select the office nearest you.<\/p>\n