About – Michigan Works

Holly stands in front of the audience with a presentation in the background.

Holly Presents at the Superior Counselor’s meeting in Marquette

Michigan Works! staff member Holly presented labor market information to the Superior Counselors meeting in Marquette.

Students stand with their back to the camera and bags in their hands as they observe a booth at Career Exploration Day.

Gogebic Community College Hosts Annual Career Exploration Day

On Thursday, students from Ontonagon and Gogebic counties went to Gogebic Community College to participate in Career Exploration Day.

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Marquette-Alger CTE Committee Receives ‘Non-profit Organization of the Year’ Award

The Marquette-Alger Career Technical Education (CTE) Committee is this year’s recipient of the Upper Peninsula Economic Development Alliance’s “Nonprofit Organization of the Year” award.

Ed stands in front of the camera in an American Job Center in the Upper Peninsula wearing jeans and a winter jacket.

Ed the Veteran – A Success Story

While Ed was in the office, a Michigan Works! staff member asked him if he had ever served in the military. He indicated that he is a veteran, so the staff member explained to him what our services are, and they had him fill out …

Savannah and the interview sit on opposite sides of the screen in tan chairs as they participate in an interview.

The Benefits of Social Media for U.P. Job Seekers and Employers

On Wednesday, February 13th, Savannah, an Employer Specialist with Michigan Works!, visited the TV 6 studio in Negaunee to discuss the benefits of social media usage.

A student is working on a project with safety glasses on while sitting at a table. The verbiage reads, "Career Tech education is catching on. After years of steady decline, Michigan career tech programs added 5,000 students in 2015."

February is Career and Technical Education Month

Under a declaration from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, February has been named Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan!

Wendy sits at a desk in an office with her hands clasped in front of her on top of the desk.

New Career – A Success Story

Wendy, at the time, was the Retail Manager for Shopko and now she was unsure of what she should do in her career.

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Connecting Job Seekers and Employers in the E.U.P.

Employers and Job Seekers will have the opportunity to connect at four free community job fairs this spring.

Students stand with their back to the camera as a Great Lakes Fine Cabinetry employee sands down a drawer in a manufacturing setting.

Learning about Careers at Great Lakes Fine Cabinetry

On January 28th, 2020, students from the CTE class at Rudyard Area Schools participated in a Talent Tour at Great Lakes Fine Cabinetry in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

Samuel sits at a computer in an American Job Center and looks to the right to pose for a photograph.

It’s Great to be Back to Work! – A Success Story

Samuel visited the Marquette County American Job Center in October of 2019 hoping to secure employment.

UPward Talent Council Michigan Works!

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