Upper Peninsula Michigan Works Launches Campaign Aimed At Filling 1,000 Open Positions in UP
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works is launching a new campaign to help address the problem in the UP.
The 5 Things You Need to do to Ace a Virtual Interview
As we all know, the process by which job seekers become employees has changed. Long gone are the days where you drive to a business, sit across the table from a hiring manager, and shake their hand. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this process will be moving to virtual platforms for a number of industries.
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…”