BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- With over 1,600 jobs available in southwest Michigan right now, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass Van Buren is urging the public to get back to work by attending the first of many virtual hiring events.

Michigan Works! is helping to fill the gap with fifteen minute phone interviews for various positions in the healthcare industry.

During the interviews, employers will discuss job opportunities, qualifications, and experience with job seekers to determine if they are a good fit and interest for their company.

The following round of phone interviews will feature three healthcare providers in the SouthWest Michigan area.

Beacon Specialized Living will have interviews in search of Direct Support Professionals on Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Arcadia Home Care and Staffing will have interviews for Caregivers and Certified Nursing Assistants on March 11th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Pine Ridge will have interviews looking for Certified Nursing Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants in Training, Registered Nurses, and Licensed Practical Nurses on March 16th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

“The healthcare industry has experienced high demand since the beginning of COVID, with job postings in our region being up 45% since February 2020,” said Lily Brewer, Executive Director of Michigan Works!

Brewer added, "We are here to fill the hiring gap and I’m excited to be helping the healthcare industry this time around."

Job seekers who would like to attend are required to register their timeslot and should visit here. 

For more information or general questions, visit here.