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Going PRO Talent Fund – A Success Story

We are proud to have trained 21 new employees and have sent 51 managers through the Dale Carnegie Signature program, both funded in part by the Going PRO Talent Fund!

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Continue Workforce Training in the Upper Peninsula

The Going PRO Talent Fund, the same training dollars that upskilled 590 employees and provided training to 340 new hires through 174 awarded trainings in 2019, is not included in the State’s 2020 budget.

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Road to Success: Electrical Lineman

To be entrusted to keep the lights on for thousands of Upper Peninsula residents, one must complete comprehensive training and education.

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Healthy Michigan Plan Updates and Michigan Works! Assistance

Updates to the Healthy Michigan Plan, effective January 1st, outline new requirements for some participants to ensure the continuation of Medicaid health coverage.

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Youth Career Exploration with Talent Tours and TV 6

On January 8th, 2020, Melinda from Michigan Works! joined Sarah at TV 6 to talk about Talent Tours.

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A Nurse and A Mother – A Success Story

After learning about Nichole’s barriers, Michigan Works! helped pay for Nichole’s car insurance, a new windshield for her car, three months of mileage reimbursement, and new clothes for work and training.

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Michigan Works! on Mackinac Island in 2019

From October 22nd to November 26th, Michigan Works! employees provided intensive services to Mackinac Island residents at the Community Center on Mackinac Island.

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2019 Freshman Manufacturing Day

On October 18th, 2019, students interested in a career in manufacturing and the trades convened at Lake Superior State University.

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Midwest Truck Driving Visits JMG

On December 11th, a representative from the Midwest Truck Driving School visited Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) students at the Jack Reque Alternative High School in Manistique.

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Michigan Works! Visits TV 6 to Talk Success Stories

On December 11th, 2019, Tim from Michigan Works! in Marquette County visited TV 6 to discuss Michigan Works! services and one of our Success Stories.

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