Virtual Services:
Register for Work
Register for Work
After you file your claim with the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA), you must register for work.
You will complete a job seeker profile on Pure Michigan Talent Connect as part of this process. If you have already registered for work, be sure to login at least once every 30 days to keep your account active.
Step 1
File your unemployment claim with the Unemployment Insurance Agency at www.michigan.gov/uia.
The Claimant Roadmap details all the steps required to complete your claim.
U.P. Michigan Works! staff cannot assist or answer questions related to your unemployment claim.
Step 2
Create or update your Pure Michigan Talent Connect profile.
1. Visit mitalent.org
2. Sign in or Create an Account
3. Choose Job Seeker
4. Click Sign Up
5. Complete Profile
6. Sign Privacy and Terms of Use Statement.
7. Complete contact information, account password and security questions.
8. Fill out employment information by referring to your resume.
Step 3
Request a virtual appointment using the scheduler below to meet one-on-one with a U.P. Michigan Works! staff member to register for work!
Note: In-person appointments are available in unique circumstances for Mackinac county residents. Call our Chippewa county office at (906) 635-1752 to learn more. In-person appointments are only scheduled on Wednesdays several weeks in advance, so virtual appointments are encouraged for speedy service!