Helping a Single Mother Succeed in Nursing
Helping a Single Mother Succeed in Nursing Melissa—a single mother—visited the Marquette American Job Center seeking cash assistance after having her child. She needed financial support to help her complete the Northern Michigan University nursing program. A talent services specialist worked with her through the PATH program. PATH funding enabled her to focus on […]
The Road to Success
The Road to Success We first spoke with Connor during his junior year of high school. He was referred to Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) by his school counselor. Connor expressed interest in gaining experience with the Marquette County Road Commission (MCRC) early in conversations with his talent services specialist. At the beginning of […]
The Road to Self-Sustainability Results in Success
Makaelynn Marken was referred to Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH) program in February of 2024. Makaelynn is a single mother with one 6-year-old daughter, she was looking for ways to support her daughter and move forward in her career. She met […]
Support Through Trials and Tribulations
Support through Trials and Tribulations Reina graduated from Northern Michigan University in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. In July, she accepted her first teaching position at North Star Montessori Academy in Marquette, but she wasn’t living in the area, so she needed to move to start her new career. […]
Making Moves Towards a Future Career – A Success Story
Making Moves Towards a Future Career Making Moves Toward a Future Career Annika, a student at Marquette Alternative high school, was planning to attend Northern Michigan University’s Cosmetology program with the goal of one day owning her own salon. UP Michigan Works! met Annika while visiting students for the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program. Annika […]
Goal Getter – A Success Story
Courtney reached out to the Marquette Michigan Works! Office after learning of the programs and services offered through a presentation in one of her nursing classes led by a Michigan Works! employee.
State Apprenticeship Expansion Success
Jacob is a young adult from the central Upper Peninsula who sought to explore a career in manufacturing and needed assistance finding a work experience to increase his skills and marketability.
Finding Meaningful Success in Employment – A Success Story
Mary attended PATH orientation as a temporary solution; it was a requirement given to her by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) as they worked to extend her Cash Assistance deferral.
Underemployed Engineer Doubles His Pay
Now, Mark works for Payne and Dolan as a Quality Control Field Technician earning over $24.00 per hour!
Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase on January 1, 2023
Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase on January 1, 2023