Northern Wings Named 2025 Veteran Business of the Year
Northern Wings Named 2025 Veteran Business of the Year Earlier this month, we proudly hosted our third annual Veteran Business of the Year Luncheon, recognizing businesses that go above and beyond in supporting Veterans and exemplifying leadership in their industries. This year’s award went to Northern Wings and its founder, Dave Goudreau—a U.S. Marine Corps […]
From snowplows to sausages: Why U.P. Manufacturing is the place to be!
From snowplows to sausages: Why U.P. Manufacturing is the place to be! October is Manufacturing Month! Which means it’s our favorite opportunity to appreciate the employers, workers, and career opportunities across our region that produce the products we rely on. In the U.P. this is especially important because manufacturing accounts for more than 10% of […]
No Degree? No Problem! Michigan ReConnect and U.P. Michigan Works! Can Help
No Degree? No Problem! Michigan Reconnect and U.P. Michigan Works! Can Help It can be daunting going back to school or entering the workforce, but you don’t have to navigate your education and career journey alone! Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! is here to offer personalized support and guidance through Michigan Reconnect (MiReconnect) to help you […]
Emma got ready to win.
Designing her Future: NMU Student Shines in Work Based Learning Emma S., an NMU Graphic Design student, is spending her summer working as the Marketing & Promotions Assistant for the City of Marquette’s Office of Arts & Culture through a UPMW Worked Based Learning (WBL). Her position has given her real-world, hands-on experience with many […]
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 […]