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
Great Lakes Boat Builder School Success – A Success Story
Alexander Hofius wanted to have a career on the water. He had options, but he decided to continue his education in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula. He attended the Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville to become a Marine Service Technician.
2022 Manufacturing Week spotlights critical Michigan industry and its workers
To celebrate the accomplishments of the state’s manufacturing industry, Governor Whitmer declared October 2-8 as 2022 Manufacturing Week.
Life Changer – A Success Story
He said he never would have been able to obtain his CDL A and a full-time job if it had not been for the help of Michigan Works! David is a grateful participant, happy that he can now help support his family.