11 Tips I Wish I Knew to be Successful in College
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Getting involved in clubs, groups, sports, and more can be intimidating when you are in college. If you don’t know anyone it can be difficult to go alone. However, this is completely normal and something that everyone goes through. I saw an AMA poster on one of the whiteboards in my classroom and decided to check it out. I was so nervous on the way there and even once I got there. I felt much better when I started talking to members.
Childcare Virtual Job Fair to be Held February 23
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The State of Michigan, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, and Great Start to Quality are joining forces for an upcoming virtual job fair.
Childcare Virtual Job Fair – 2022
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Join the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Workforce Development, the Michigan Works! network and Great Start to Quality as they host a Childcare Virtual Job Fair this February.
U.P. Michigan Works! Focuses on Employer-Led Collaboratives
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Megan Boddy, a Talent Services Manager with Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, spoke with TV 6 about our Employer-Led Collaboratives and what we are looking to accomplish with them.
Employer Survey of Childcare Challenges
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Please take a few minutes to complete this survey to tell us how the lack of adequate, affordable childcare has impacted you as an employer.
State of MI Announces This Year’s Going PRO Talent Fund Awards
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The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) recently announced that $1.7 million in training funds will be distributed among 63 Upper Peninsula businesses through the Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF).
LEO Grants More than $2M to Help Programs Fill Talent Gaps
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The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has awarded more than $2 million in grants to nine programs to help employers fill their talent needs.
Hanna Visits TV 6 to Recap Our Year
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This week, Hanna Duckwall, Talent Services Director with U.P. Michigan Works!, visited TV 6 to talk about the great things that happened this year, including new grant funding, successful events, and more.
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! Convenes Industry Leaders with MICA Funds
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Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) has been awarded a competitive $250,000 grant from the State of Michigan through the MICA 3.0 grant cycle.
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! Partners with Regional Education Providers for MiLEAP
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Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! staff members visited various educational institutions throughout the Upper Peninsula this fall to finalize formal agreements that will help U.P. residents transition from short-term education programs to high-wage employment through MiLEAP.