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Chris Holman talks with the CEO of Michigan Works! Association, Luann Dunsford. Luann shares the importance of National Disability Employment Awareness month and how this year marks the 75th observance. The Michigan Works! Association does an excellent job of serving individuals with disabilities. Their members and the 16 Michigan Works! organizations across the state, serve over 600,000 job seekers each year. Among those job seekers, there are many individuals with disabilities. Michigan Works! partners with a variety of agencies both statewide and locally to provide training and assistance that helps them move seamlessly to the next level of employment.

Grants awarded to 97 adult education providers as part of Adult Education and Family Literacy Act funding

LANSING, Mich.—Michigan residents will have improved access to adult education programs as 97 organizations have been awarded Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) funding to support adult education and literacy programs throughout the state. This represents an increase of nearly 13% in approved providers over the previous program year.

Chris Holman welcomes Donald T. Kuchnicki, Workforce & Career Services Director for Telamon Corporation, to the Michigan Business Network. Telamon has been selected as the Capital Area Michigan Works! Most Valuable Partner for September of 2020. 

LANSING, Mich.—The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) conducted a programmed inspection of Sodecia Automotive Detroit Corp in Roseville, MI, resulting in 16 citations with penalties totaling $108,200 for failing to uphold a safe and healthy worksite, potentially leading to serious injury.

Former agency COO steps in as Capital Area Michigan Works! CEO July 1 

LANSING, Mich. — Carrie Rosingana has stepped into the role of chief executive officer for Capital Area Michigan Works! effective July 1, 2020.

Chris Holman welcomes CEO for Michigan Works! Association Luann Dunsford to the Michigan Business Network. The Michigan Works! Association offers a variety of training opportunities which is part of the three pillars of service that the association offers to its members. Luann explains how the Business Solutions Professional (BSP) program is essential to finding and boosting local talent. The BSP program adds an elevated level of knowledge and expertise that assists certified professionals in discovering new approaches to addressing customer needs. The BSP program is open to anyone who is interested in enrolling in it. You can learn more about the BSP program by visiting the Michigan Works! website at https://www.michiganworks.org/bsp-training