The team at Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren has learned during the global pandemic that adaptability is a key to ongoing success. As a result, and in a bid to better support both the individuals and businesses of Cass County, the Michigan Works! team has announced today that they will be opening another location inside the Cass County Administration Building beginning next Monday, March 1st.
Lily Brewer, Executive Director of Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren is the first to admit that, “The pandemic has showed our team that we need to be adaptable, get creative and adjust the way we are doing business by going to those who may need our services.” She adds, “Being located inside the Cass County Administration Building puts us at the heart of Cass County and it’s right where we need to be. We are excited to bring more solutions to Cass County and to continue to build on partnerships we have had for many years.”
Cass County Commissioner, Roseann Marchetti, shared her excitement about the expansion plan, saying, “Having Michigan Works! located inside of our Administration Building is a natural fit and will allow them to serve more individuals and more businesses located in Cass County. This couldn’t come at a better time and this addition will help us fill a gap for our community.”
Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren helps employers recruit their team, upskill their team, secure funding, expand their business and more. In addition, Michigan Works! can help individuals with tuition assistance, apprenticeship, and training programs, resume and cover letter assistance, career services, and more. The hours and location information for each service center can be found below.
*NEW- Cass County Administration Building
120 N Broadway Street- Room 219, Cassopolis, MI 49031
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Daily for Lunch from 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Berrien County Service Center
499 West Main Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Southwestern Michigan College (SMC) Niles Administration Building
3890 US-12, Niles, MI 49120
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Daily for Lunch from 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Closed Friday
Van Buren County Service Center
32849 E. Red Arrow Hwy, #100, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
All Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren sites are currently closed for walk-in services and are providing services remotely or by appointment only. To schedule a phone or in person appointment with Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, you can visit online at: http://www.miworks.org or call (800) 285-WORK (9675).
Michigan Works! of Berrien, Cass, Van specializes in educating, training, and employing individuals of all ages. They work with local businesses to find out what keeps them up at night and help them tackle the most pressing challenges they may face, including attracting and retaining talent.
