Go, Jamie, Go! – A Success Story
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Jamie came to Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) as an application eligibility period (AEP) participant through PATH, a cash assistance program, in December 2020. She had over fourteen barriers including health problems, legal problems, financial troubles, and more.
UP Michigan Works! Holds Successful Multi-Business Job Fair
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On May 5, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! facilitated a multi-business job fair in Silver City to help the AmericInn, Lake Shore Systems, and White Pine Copper Refinery recruit talented job seekers from around the western UP.
Young Adults Get Ready to Win with a Work-Based Learning
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Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) wants to help young adults increase their employability by offering them a paid opportunity to learn and work in a real-world job through the Young Professionals program.
Michigan’s more than half a million jobs in high-demand, high-wage industries highlighted as part of Professional Trades Month
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With nearly 530,000 Michigan jobs and 47,000 annual openings in the professional trades projected by the year 2028, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to proclaim May as Professional Trades Month to honor those in these fields, show the value of this work, and encourage others to explore educational opportunities and gain career awareness.
Meet UP Michigan Works’ Newest Workforce Services Manager
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Now is a good time to start a new career in the Upper Peninsula. Just ask Mari Schupp, Michigan Works’ newest Workforce Services Manager. She’ll tell you, “Yes! Don’t wait; do it now.”
Succeeding with Michigan Works! Employment Services
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David “DJ” Fontaine, a former Kitchen Manager at a Houghton employer, came to UP Michigan Works! after he called our office and requested assistance applying for Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) benefits.
UP Business Owners Struggle to Fill Thousands of Jobs
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Upper Michigan businesses are facing a new challenge with looser coronavirus restrictions and the summer tourism months just weeks away. Many are now having a hard time finding employees.
‘Return North’ Career Fair Aims to Attract Workers Home
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Tim Hyde from UP Michigan Works! and Kristin Johnson from Innovate Marquette sat down with TV 6 to discuss an upcoming, UP-wide recruiting event: Return North.
Upper Peninsula Smartzones Partner Together to Host Return North Professional Careers Fair
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MTEC SmartZone, Innovate Marquette SmartZone, and Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation are gearing up to host the fifth annual Return North Professional Careers Fair. Return North, presented by TriMedia Environmental & Engineering, is aimed at attracting alumni, former residents and friends of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan back to the region.
Second Chances – A Success Story
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Timothy got ready to win when he came into Michigan Works! seeking help to obtain his builder’s license. He had overwhelming barriers to employment, including health and legal issues. These barriers left him unable to get a job when he had a family to support.