WZZM-13: Literacy Center of West Michigan helps immigrants land healthcare jobs

A groundbreaking partnership is redefining workforce development in West Michigan — and local media is taking notice. WZZM-13 recently featured the MI Impact program, an innovative collaboration led by the Literacy Center of West Michigan with Corewell Health and supported through the statewide MI Impact grant initiative. The segment highlighted how the program connects English-learning and immigrant adults to high-demand healthcare careers through a model that combines paid employment, English instruction, and credentialed training — helping to fill critical staffing gaps while opening doors to economic mobility.

Watch WZZM-13’s feature on Maximo’s story here. His journey—from healthcare training in his home country to a thriving career in West Michigan—embodies what’s possible when language and opportunity come together. As WZZM-13 shared, MI Impact is more than a workforce program; it’s a model for regional innovation and inclusion, proving that investing in people strengthens the entire community. Learn more about our workplace partnerships here.