MTU Director of Career Services Previews 906 Industry Day
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 […]
Apprenticeships: The Future of Workforce Entry
Apprenticeships…You may have heard about them, but what are they? Do they really only apply to the trades?
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 […]
First Ever Cybersecurity Youth Registered Apprenticeship Program Launched in Michigan
In an effort to bring new career opportunities to youth in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the first ever cybersecurity youth registered apprenticeship program launched! This program will be starting with six high school students who will be pioneering the program. The program is run by Guide Star, a division of CCI Systems. This program was put […]
Connect Construction Students Get “Drafted” into Apprenticeships
In Escanaba, students in the Construction Connect UP were “drafted” into skilled trades apprenticeships with their signatory contractors and U.P building trades Unions. Students in the apprenticeship work 2-3 hours in the morning or afternoon while making $13/ hr. Opportunities like this one set youth up for not just a job, but a career in […]
Hanna Joins TV 6 to Discuss Opportunities in Hospitality, Tourism, and Retail
The interview was produced and distributed by TV 6 Our very own Hanna, Director of Talent Services, joined Elizabeth on TV 6 to discuss a virtual hiring event and training opportunities for job seekers and those currently employed in the hospitality, tourism, and retail sectors. Click on the picture below to watch the interview in its […]
$12.4 Million in Grants Help Michigan Businesses Focus on Growing Talent, Employees Gain Skills and Bigger Paychecks
Applications for Going PRO Talent Fund open May 1 The following press release was created and distributed by the State of MI LANSING, Mich. — Michigan employers looking to take advantage of the Going PRO Talent Fund program will be able to apply for a share of approximately $12.4 million in competitive training awards in the second […]
Upper Peninsula Lead Abatement Training
Michigan is investing in lead abatement services for residential homes across the state!
The “Lead Safe Work Program”, overseen by the Lead Certification and Compliance Assurance section at the Division of Environmental Health, seeks to educate, train, and certify individuals who want to become a lead-certified worker or supervisor.
Life Changer – A Success Story
He said he never would have been able to obtain his CDL A and a full-time job if it had not been for the help of Michigan Works! David is a grateful participant, happy that he can now help support his family.
Career Change – A Success Story
With the endorsement from her case manager, Katie applied, interviewed, and was hired to join the Delta County office of Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!