7 Tips for Coping with Job Loss or Job Transition
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
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, […]
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!
Making Moves Towards a Future Career – A Success Story
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 […]
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?
$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.
H-2B Workers
Information about the H-2B process can be found below (on this page).
Getting Students Ready to Win at Mind Trekkers
The Mind Trekkers team, a highly-educated group of Michigan Tech students, has been traveling the Upper Peninsula getting students excited about STEM and STEM-based careers through hands-on demonstrations.
State Apprenticeship Expansion Success
Jacob is a young adult from the central Upper Peninsula who sought to explore a career in manufacturing and needed assistance finding a work experience to increase his skills and marketability.