Grand Rapids, MI jobs, layoffs and employers
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Show me jobs near meJobs in Grand Rapids
- External Financial Reporting Senior AnalystBDO USA
- Tax Associate, Fixed Asset Advisory Services - Winter 2027 (Multiple Locations)BDO USA
- Chief Operating OfficerForest View Hospital
- Managing Director & Oxford Investment FellowOxford Financial GRP
- Vice President OperationsHatsu
- Director of Pharmacy | Grand Rapids, MichiganSoliant
- Regional Service Line Director - Oncology ServicesTrinity Health
- Perioperative Tech LeadTrinity Health
- Financial Advisor - Michigan State University Federal Credit UnionMid Oregon Credit Union
- Senior Controls EngineerDaifuku Co., Ltd./ADR
Employers hiring most in Grand Rapids
- Corewell Health42 open roles
- BDO USA23 open roles
- Disher14 open roles
- Creative Financial Staffing13 open roles
- General Electric11 open roles
- UFP Industries10 open roles
- Rockford University9 open roles
- Acron Aviation7 open roles
- Trane U.s.7 open roles
- Trinity Health5 open roles
Grand Rapids layoffs
2
Layoff notices, last 12 months
519
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
2
employers
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northpointe BankTakes effect Dec 31, 2026 | Clinton, Kent County | 338 | Permanent layoff | State record | |
| Notions MarketingTakes effect Jun 28, 2026 | Kent County | 181 | Mass layoff | State record |
Colleges in Grand Rapids
| College | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Calvin University | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Cornerstone University | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Davenport University | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
| Kuyper College | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
Conferences in Grand Rapids
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Grand Rapids. 1 with dates announced.
- ASPIRE: HFES International Annual Meeting
Sep 27 to Oct 1, 2027 · Grand Rapids, MI
Paid ticket. Not captured.
- Great Lakes Dental Summit
Dates not announced · Grand Rapids, MI
Paid ticket. Replaces the MDA Annual Session in 2027; registration opens January 2027; dates not yet posted.
- HCAM Annual Convention & Expo
Usually September (next dates not announced) · Grand Rapids, MI
Paid ticket. Prices not listed on the page; the 2026 edition was Sept 14-16.
Where Grand Rapids ranks
Where Grand Rapids placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #9Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes57 jobs · of 36
- #11Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest57 jobs · of 51
- #12Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes17% · of 39
- #12Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Great Lakes99 openings · of 48
- #15Best college towns for junior jobs in the Great Lakes37% · of 39
- #15Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree17% · of 100
Kent County outlook: Steady
Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.
- Private-sector jobs up 3.3% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 2.5% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 3.7%, down 0.2 points from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+4,083 jobs), construction (+2,467 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: manufacturing (−1,602 jobs), admin & staffing (−1,434 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Grand Rapids. Each link goes to the publisher.
- Northpointe Bank announces 338 layoffs following agreement with CMG to sell mortgage origination channelsWZZM13 on MSN · Nov 5, 2026
Learn and get funded in Grand Rapids
- Which AI skills each kind of job asks for, with the pay premium.
- Your local workforce board and American Job Centers: training vouchers and re-employment help.
- Grants and funding for job seekers, ranked for your state and situation.
- Unemployment benefits by state, if you are between jobs.
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Grand Rapids. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.
Laid off in Michigan? How to file for unemployment in Michigan (steps, weekly amount and the appeal deadline).
- West Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board
Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Ottawa
West Michigan Works! Grand Rapids Service Center
Grand Rapids · Comprehensive · 616-336-4460
Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm
West Michigan Works! SE Service Center- Kent
Grand Rapids · Comprehensive · 616-336-4040
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Kent County economy
3.7%
unemployment, Sep 2026
3.9% the month before
332,968
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
658,844
people in Kent County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$80,390
median household income
Source: Census ACS
42%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
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See your options after a layoffSources: Layoff notices from Michigan’s published record; job counts from our live job board, taken from employers’ own career sites; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers; Census Bureau and BLS for county figures. Michigan unemployment benefits and severance rules.
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