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Michigan Works Southeast outlines regional workforce reach and local programs to Washington County commissioners
Summary
Michigan Works Southeast told county commissioners its five-county region serves roughly 865,000 people and highlighted local activity at the Washington American Job Center, including more than 7,000 visitors and 700 jobs filled since July 1, 2025. Commissioners pressed the agency on SNAP/MEDICAID work requirements and barriers such as transportation, housing and digital skills.
Washington County commissioners heard a briefing from Michigan Works Southeast on April 15, as that agency outlined program activity across five counties and described local outreach and employer partnerships in Washington County.
Shamar Heron, executive director for Michigan Works Southeast, said the agency covers five counties and emphasized the consortium’s role as fiscal agent and employer of record for its programs. He told the board the region serves roughly 865,000 people and that “about 12% of that population is below the poverty line.”
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