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Childcare Virtual Job Fair – 2022

A picture of a child with paint on its hands to promote the Childcare Virtual Job Fair.

Promotional content for the Childcare Virtual Job Fair was produced and distributed by the State of MI

Join the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Workforce Development, the Michigan Works! network, and Great Start to Quality as they host a Childcare Virtual Job Fair this February.

This free event will feature employers in the childcare industry who are looking to hire individuals interested in working in this field.  Employers can reach out to their local Michigan Works! network to participate. 

Select employers will be offering sign-on bonuses of up to $1,000.

Event Information for Job Seekers:
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Link for job seekers to register: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/Michigan/e/Le9b7

Information for Childcare Employers:
Get connected to hundreds of talented job seekers through our upcoming Virtual Job Fair!

Employers will each be given a “virtual booth” at no cost. Signing up as an employer gives you access to: 

  • Highlighting your company’s mission and benefits 
  • Summarizing your current job opportunities and programs 
  • Posting a video about your company or organization
  • Chatting with job seekers 

Sign up today to join this Virtual Job Fair event.
 
Virtual Job Fair events are hosted on the Brazen platform by Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! and are made possible thanks to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Employment and Training.

Connect with Our Business Services Specialists:
Alger, Luce, and Schoolcraft Counties – Jim Messer – jmesser@upmichiganworks.org

Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw Counties – Savannah Dougherty – sdougherty@upmichiganworks.org

Chippewa and Mackinac Counties – Jason Venema – jvenema@upmichiganworks.org

Delta and Menominee Counties – Beth Ann Belcher – bbelcher@upmichiganworks.org

Dickinson and Iron Counties – Carmen Thomma-Frank – cfrank@upmichiganworks.org

Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties – Steve Lehto – slehto@upmichiganworks.org

Marquette County – Emily Kanasty – ekanasty@upmichiganworks.org

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Visit our Job Seekers page for more information about our career services.

Medicaid in the Upper Peninsula

Navigating health coverage and work requirements can be confusing, so here’s a simple guide on how the program works and who fills what role:

Medicaid is a health care program funded by the state and federal government that provides health care services to eligible, low-income Michigan citizens, including adults, children, the elderly, pregnant woman, and some people with disabilities.

  • Upper Peninsula Health Plan (UPHP) is a managed care organization licensed by the State of Michigan to provide Medicaid medical services. UPHP helps eligible members access healthcare services, providers, care management, and member support after they are enrolled in Medicaid. They are the only organization of this kind in the Upper Peninsula. 
  • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) administers Medicaid in Michigan, determines eligibility, manages enrollment through MI Bridges, and oversees Healthy Michigan Plan work requirement policies and exemptions.
  • Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) helps individuals connect with employment, education, training, and career services that may help them meet Healthy Michigan Plan work requirement activities and achieve their employment goals.

To learn more about Medicaid in the U.P, visit UPHP.com.