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.
Re-Opening Businesses in Michigan
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! wants all Michigan residents to be prepared when businesses are legally allowed to resume operations. To ensure the safety and well-being of the Upper Peninsula’s citizens, we are providing you with guidelines and tools from the CDC.
What is a Non-Monetary Issue?
When there is an issue, a situation, or condition that affects the claimant’s benefits rights, the UIA must conduct an investigation. This is called a non-monetary issue.
InvestUP, Update906.com, and Support for U.P. Businesses
To better understand the available programming that could assist your business during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit Update906.com to learn which program might be right for your business.
U.P. Michigan Works! Seeks to Help the Community
Bill Raymond, the CEO of Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, spoke with TV 6 about how we are still available to assist job seekers and the community, although we have changed how we operate.
U.P. Michigan Works! Centers Open by Appointment
General assistance can be obtained by calling 1-800 285-WORKS (9675) or visiting www.upmichiganworks.org
UIA, Michigan Works! Urge Residents to Avoid Offices and Use Online Resources
To mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak, the Unemployment Insurance Agency and Michigan Works! Agencies are strongly urging workers to avoid visiting their statewide offices and utilize user-friendly online resources for unemployment assistance
Michigan Works! Business Resource Network Already Sees Success in First 7 Months
On March 11th, Megan, the Business Resource Network Manager from Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, visited TV 6 in Negaunee to discuss the early successes of the LiftUP program!
Ed the Veteran – A Success Story
While Ed was in the office, a Michigan Works! staff member asked him if he had ever served in the military. He indicated that he is a veteran, so the staff member explained to him what our services are, and they had him fill out a military questionnaire.