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.
UIA programs help employers ease temporary layoffs for workers, retain skilled labor
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
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
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.
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!
Michigan Works! Celebrates Year of Helping U.P. Businesses
U.P. Michigan Works! continues to support employers and employees to get ready to win with access to valuable programs and resources.