Great Lakes Boat Builder School Success – A Success Story
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Alexander Hofius wanted to have a career on the water. He had options, but he decided to continue his education in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula. He attended the Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville to become a Marine Service Technician.
Applications for $50 million investment to help businesses train workforce open November 21
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Going PRO Talent Fund awards for Michigan businesses focused on growing talent and helping employees gain credentials
2022 Manufacturing Week spotlights critical Michigan industry and its workers
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To celebrate the accomplishments of the state’s manufacturing industry, Governor Whitmer declared October 2-8 as 2022 Manufacturing Week.
6th Annual Return North Professional Career Fair Scheduled for November 10, 2022
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MTEC SmartZone is gearing up to host the 6th annual Return North Professional Careers Fair, presented by Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! and supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).
Attorney General Dana Nessel Visits Marquette to Talk Clean Slate
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Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasized Clean Slate UP, a conviction expungement program, during her visit to the Marquette Michigan Works! office on August 19.
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! Promotes Apprenticeship Programs in the U.P.
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U.P. Michigan Works! is interested in speaking with you about the untapped potential in the U.P. We look to educate our communities about the benefits of apprenticeship programs and the abundance of career opportunities throughout Upper Michigan.
Life Changer – A Success Story
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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.
UIA programs help employers ease temporary layoffs for workers, retain skilled labor
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With traditional temporary summer production shutdowns, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is proactively working with employers to identify which Agency programs their workforce can use to ease employee layoffs and help retain trained, skilled workers.
Apprenticeships Add Value to the Upper Peninsula Workforce
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Apprenticeships are valuable to employers and job seekers. That is why U.P. Michigan Works! is dedicating time and resources to create a solid, sustainable pipeline that will benefit the Upper Peninsula economy for years to come.
Hands-On Skills in a Real-World Job – A Success Story
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Ryszard was home from college, where he was studying Chemical Engineering and was looking for a job that would pay well and contribute to his future. Could we help him find higher-paying and more satisfying work? We were about to find out.