Honorees at Michigan Works! Impact Awards show effect of employment assistance programs

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 853

Last Updated: 5 days, 11 hours ago

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Ryan Hansen, a Purple Heart recipient who went on to lead linework crews in Northwest Michigan after the region’s devastating ice storms in early 2025 and Linda Mavave, a single mother who lost her visa after facing domestic violence and went on to start her own home care small business; both came into their careers with the help of the Michigan Works! program, and were honored at the association’s Impact Awards at the Michigan State …

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