Free College Credit Opportunities Now Available to Michigan Residents
Modern States Education Alliance and the College Board have partnered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to offer Michigan residents free online preparation courses for any of College Board’s College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams – giving Michiganders a chance to earn college credits at Michigan universities and community colleges without taking coursework.
The First-Ever Virtual Job Fair: Wrap-Up
On July 21st, 2020, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) hosted its first-ever Virtual Job Fair featuring employers from across the Upper Peninsula.
UPMW and TV 6 Talk Virtual Job Fair
On July 16th, Megan Boddy from Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! joined Sarah Blakely in a virtual interview to discuss our upcoming Virtual Job Fair!
Back-to-Back Jobs for America’s Graduates National Outstanding Specialists for Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!
It was just announced that Cortney Martin, also from UPMW, will be the JAG National Outstanding Specialist for Michigan, chosen for her Out-of-School program contributions. That makes back-to-back awards for UPMW employees!
Get Ready to Win: Re-Joining the Workforce
Our Career Pathways/Road to Success series of blogs is being re-branded to the Get Ready to Win series! This week, we’ll be illuminating a pathway from displacement back to the active workforce.
Consumer Alert: UIA Warns of Imposter Unemployment Claims
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) today warned residents of attempts by criminals to file imposter claims in pursuit of benefits.
Re-Opening Businesses in Michigan
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! wants all Michigan residents to be prepared when businesses are legally allowed to resume operations. To ensure the safety and well-being of the Upper Peninsula’s citizens, we are providing you with guidelines and tools from the CDC.
What is a Non-Monetary Issue?
When there is an issue, a situation, or condition that affects the claimant’s benefits rights, the UIA must conduct an investigation. This is called a non-monetary issue.
InvestUP, Update906.com, and Support for U.P. Businesses
To better understand the available programming that could assist your business during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit Update906.com to learn which program might be right for your business.
Supporting U.P. Businesses During the Lockdown
During the lockdown, it’s important that we support one another. That includes businesses. We’re all going through tough times, and so is the baker, the tailor, the mason, the carpenter, the accountant, and more. Without revenue, these businesses may shut down – some of them, forever. Now is the time we have to be charitable […]