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!
Summer Young Professionals Employment Program Recipients Announced
Young people throughout the state will have the opportunity to participate in Michigan’s 2020 Summer Young Professionals employment experience, preparation, and exploration program.
The Upper Peninsula’s Virtual Job Fair
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! is hosting its first free virtual job fair in July. Employers from all over the Upper Peninsula will be in attendance and are eager to meet talented individuals who can help their businesses get ready to win!
UPMW in the News – 6/17/2020
Throughout this pandemic, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) has pivoted to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Michigan Work Share Program
As stated by the Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), “Michigan’s Work Share program allows employers to restart their business and bring employees back from unemployment…”
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.