The 5 Things You Need to do to Ace a Virtual Interview

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As we all know, the process by which job seekers become employees has changed. Long gone are the days where you drive to a business, sit across the table from a hiring manager, and shake their hand. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this process will be moving to virtual platforms for a number of industries.

Free College Credit Opportunities Now Available to Michigan Residents

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Modern States Education Alliance and the College Board have partnered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to offer Michigan residents free online preparation courses for any of College Board’s College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams – giving Michiganders a chance to earn college credits at Michigan universities and community colleges without taking coursework.

UPMW and TV 6 Talk Virtual Job Fair

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On July 16th, Megan Boddy from Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! joined Sarah Blakely in a virtual interview to discuss our upcoming Virtual Job Fair!

Get Ready to Win: Re-Joining the Workforce

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Our Career Pathways/Road to Success series of blogs is being re-branded to the Get Ready to Win series! This week, we’ll be illuminating a pathway from displacement back to the active workforce.

Re-Opening Businesses in Michigan

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Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! wants all Michigan residents to be prepared when businesses are legally allowed to resume operations. To ensure the safety and well-being of the Upper Peninsula’s citizens, we are providing you with guidelines and tools from the CDC.

What is a Non-Monetary Issue?

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When there is an issue, a situation, or condition that affects the claimant’s benefits rights, the UIA must conduct an investigation. This is called a non-monetary issue.