Traverse City News and Events

Northwest Michigan Works! Lands $3 Million For Employee Hiring, Retention Amid Opioid Crisis

June 29, 2021

Northwest Michigan Works! will receive more than $3 million in state funding to help employers hire and retain employees affected by the opioid crisis. The funds will come from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), which plans to address the epidemic with a crisis response strategy of prevention, treatment, and harm reduction.

According to a press release, the funds will be used to hire and train Certified Professional Life Coaches to assist individuals affected by opioid dependency (their own addiction or that of a family member or friend) with any issues that affect their success in life and at work. The Life Coaches will help those impacted by the opioid crisis to navigate resources, career training, and employment opportunities.

“The Life Coaches are in such a unique position, and are integral to the success of our program participants,” said Lisa Schut, Regional Director for Northwest Michigan Works!. “They will be trained to apply a holistic strategy when providing services and assistance to participants. Everyone has a story, and it’s our job to work closely with each individual to listen and learn each story to help them identify and achieve their goals. We are on their side and are excited to help them transition into their dream job.”

The grant will impact all counties served by Northwest Michigan Works!, including Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford.

Comment

With No State Budget In Place, TCAPS Prepares For Uncertainty, District-Wide Belt-Tightening

Read More >>

Vogel Steps Down as City Manager

Read More >>

Two Design Concepts Emerge for Rotary Square

Read More >>

Cherry Capital Airport Clocked Its Busiest Days Ever Over The Fourth Of July Weekend

Read More >>

The Past, Present and Future of Meijer's Silverbrook Acres

Read More >>

Judge Awards Nearly $50M in Damages to Old Mission Wineries

Read More >>

TCAPS Eyes $17.3M Fieldhouse Near East Middle School

Read More >>

Park Projects, Street/Sidewalk Improvements, Salary Increases on Deck

Read More >>

No Average Days At Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City

Read More >>

PETA Urges National Cherry Festival, TC Boom Boom Club To Cancel Traverse City Fireworks Shows

Read More >>

Summer Adventures Up North This July

Read More >>

No NHL Prospect Camp In Traverse City in 2025

Read More >>

'It's All We Ever Knew:' Arnold Family Talks Joy, Challenges of Carnival Life

Read More >>

New Nonprofit Working To Protect Historic Arboretum At The Commons

Read More >>