LeAnna’s New Resume – A Success Story
LeAnna was having trouble finding work. She had physical limitations and a few periods of time with no work on her outdated resume. She visited the Luce County Michigan Works! office in Newberry seeking resume help.
How to Prepare for Your First Day
You got a new job and your first day is in a couple of weeks. What do you need to do before your first day? Should you buy a new wardrobe, get a haircut, and wash your car? Read on to see our suggestions.
U.P. Michigan Works! Connecting with People
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! uses its communications network to help job seekers, businesses, and partners get ready to win. From social media to events, the U.P. Michigan Works! team uses a variety of tools, including TV interviews, to get their message out.
Over 50 Job Seekers Attend Local Application Drive
On Wednesday, June 16, the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce and Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! held an application drive at the local Chamber of Commerce building
on the Business Spur.
New Opportunities in the Wake of COVID – A Success Story
K was referred to Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) in September 2020 and attended orientation with Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! At the time, they were not interested in any programmatic assistance as they were not sure what their career goals were due to the pandemic.
Michigan Works! Collects 335 Items in their Clothing Drive
The Marquette County Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! office collected 335 professional clothing items during their recent clothing drive.
New Certification Schedule Launched to Help Michiganders Report Work Search Activity
The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has reintroduced a call-in schedule to assist all claimants who certify their eligibility for benefits by phone.
Work Search Requirement Begins May 30
Beginning May 30, 2021, claimants receiving unemployment benefits will be required to actively search for work and report at least one work search activity for each week they claim benefits. You must report your work search activity when you certify. Your benefits will not be paid until your work search activities have been reported to UIA.
On the Highway to Winning – A Success Story
Jacob, a dislocated worker, came into Michigan Works! with a big smile and a big goal. He was determined to change his life and we were happy to be a part of it.
Work Search Requirements for Unemployment Benefits to Be Reinstated
As Michigan’s economy continues to improve, the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will reinstate work search requirements for unemployment benefit claimants starting May 30, 2021. The work search requirement was suspended in March 2020 to help the increased volume of hardworking Michiganders facing unemployment due to the pandemic.