Michigan Works! West Central (MWWC) will be hosting their fifth annual set of hiring parties, starting on Monday, June 8.

These job-fair style gatherings include an estimated 30 booths of local employers looking to hire for their company, group, or organization. Lunch will be available at each event.

"The goal is simple: Bring together individuals looking for work and employers ready to hire," said MWWC CEO Shelly Keene. "Our annual Hiring Parties make that possible by offering a relaxed, low-pressure setting that encourages meaningful conversation."

Over the past four years, MWWC has helped nearly 650 people find jobs across Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, Oceana, and Osceola counties. 

All parties will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here's a list of dates and locations for local parties:

• June 8 – Big Rapids
  •  Michigan Works! West Central Service Center (14330 Northland Drive)
• June 10 – Newaygo
  • Michigan Works! West Central Service Center (9075 South Mason Drive)
• June 16 – Ludington
  • Mason County Fairgrounds (5302 West U.S. 10)
• June 18 – Hart
  • Oceana County Fairgrounds (1025 South State Street)
• June 23 – Baldwin
  • Michigan Works! West Central Service Center (5252 M-37)
• June 25 – Reed City
  • Michigan Works! West Central Service Center (240 East Church Avenue)

More information can be found at MWWC.org/LetsParty.

_{Release and photo courtesy of Michigan Works! West Central.}