Support Through Trials and Tribulations 

Support through Trials and Tribulations Reina graduated from Northern Michigan University in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. In July, she accepted her first teaching position at North Star Montessori Academy in Marquette, but she wasn’t living in the area, so she needed to move to start her new career. […]

7 Tips for Coping with Job Loss or Job Transition

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7 Tips for Coping with Job Loss or Job Transition Losing or changing jobs can have a significant impact on your life and the lives of those around you. If you find yourself unemployed, you may be in for some unexpected challenges. Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! is here to help you in your time of […]

Operating Engineers Accepting Applications from June 10 – June 14

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Operating Engineers Accepting Applications from June 10 – June 14 The OE324 Heavy Equipment Operator and Technician Apprenticeship application dates are June 10-14, 2024. Individuals can submit via the online application portal once the application period opens. About the Trade OE 324 provides value to workers, businesses and communities throughout Michigan. Members are educated, experienced, […]

Making Moves Towards a Future Career – A Success Story

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Making Moves Towards a Future Career  Making Moves Toward a Future Career Annika, a student at Marquette Alternative high school, was planning to attend Northern Michigan University’s Cosmetology program with the goal of one day owning her own salon. UP Michigan Works! met Annika while visiting students for the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program.   Annika […]

The State of Michigan LEO provides UIA Resources

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Impacted Michigan Workers and Businesses Offered Support The following information was provided by the State of Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity via a press release on September 15th, 2023. Lansing, Mich.—In recognition of the potential impacts of the UAW strike, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is offering agency resources to assist […]

MTU Director of Career Services Previews 906 Industry Day

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Jenna Lane gives an amazing preview of what’s to come at the 906 Industry Day event at Michigan Technological University’s campus.  The fair is designed to show students they can still thrive in the upper peninsula after graduation.  The fair will have employers that are specifically seeking talent who is working on obtaining or have […]

Program Coming to Delta County Jail will Educate & Rehabilitate

A new program in partnership with Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! and the Delta County Sheriff’s Department seeks to help offenders get jobs after serving time in prison.  It is estimated that 90% of the currently incarcerated population in Escanaba are repeat offenders.   The goal of the program is to help prevent repeat offenses, rehabilitate, and […]