Local 111 Union for Plumbing, Pipefitting, & HVAC/R Accepting Applications
If you’re looking for an apprenticeship in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, apply to Local 111 Union for Plumbing, Pipefitting, & HVAC/R!
Identifying Job Posting and Text Message Scams
Identifying Job Posting Scams At U.P. Michigan Works!, we know modern job seeking can be a struggle. The tradition of walking into a business and handing a resume is often met with “Please apply online.” Searching for jobs through online websites has become the norm and it’s not uncommon to see fraudulent job postings out […]
Seasonal Winter Job Searching in the U.P.
Seasonal Winter Job Searching in the U.P. It’s that time of year! Seasons change, and so does the job market in the U.P. As we start the winter months, many seasonal workers are thinking about what’s next. We understand that transitioning employment can be a daunting thought, however, it is a great way to expand your […]
Path to Becoming a Dental Assistant – Success Story
Path to Becoming a Dental Assistant Paige visited her local American Job Center to inquire about our services that she heard of through Bay College, where she was attending school part time. She was working concurrently at a local sporting goods store. Paige met with a talent services specialist (TSS) to complete an individual employment […]
Finding the Career You Always Envisioned
Finding the Career You Always Envisioned Drake was attending class at the Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District (DSISD) and wanted to further his education and earn a higher wage. Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) is a close partner with DSISD and learned of Drake’s situation. After assessing the options, UPMW and DSISD introduced Northern Machine […]
Helping a Single Mother Succeed in Nursing
Helping a Single Mother Succeed in Nursing Melissa—a single mother—visited the Marquette American Job Center seeking cash assistance after having her child. She needed financial support to help her complete the Northern Michigan University nursing program. A talent services specialist worked with her through the PATH program. PATH funding enabled her to focus on […]
Dress for Success
Dress for Success Right or wrong, your first impressions to a potential employer can make or break your chances of getting hired. How you present yourself, both verbally and in terms of appearance, will determine if you get another interview or a job offer. There is a famous quote: “You have to dress for the […]
The Road to Success
The Road to Success We first spoke with Connor during his junior year of high school. He was referred to Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) by his school counselor. Connor expressed interest in gaining experience with the Marquette County Road Commission (MCRC) early in conversations with his talent services specialist. At the beginning of […]
The Road to Self-Sustainability Results in Success
Makaelynn Marken was referred to Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH) program in February of 2024. Makaelynn is a single mother with one 6-year-old daughter, she was looking for ways to support her daughter and move forward in her career. She met […]
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. […]