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Live and Work in the U.P.

Life in the Upper Peninsula offers unmatched natural beauty, including pristine lakes and forests and endless outdoor recreation right outside your door. Our neighborhoods are close‑knit, welcoming, and grounded in a strong sense of pride and resilience. No matter where you are in the U.P., nature and community are everywhere you look. 

Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! cultivates opportunities for developing a skilled workforce, helps businesses succeed, and collaborates with partners to build a strong economy. We work closely with employers, educational/training institutions, job seekers, and all other members of the U.P. community to make this a great place to live, work, and thrive. 

Open Positions

There are currently no openings. We’ll post new opportunities here as soon as they’re available. Thank you for your interest!

Business Services Specialist

Chippewa County (Sault Ste. Marie)

Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! is seeking a friendly, customer service orientated person to assist employers in talent acquisition, training and upskilling, and retention. These Specialists use the Demand Driven Model to provide workforce development solutions to businesses.

Business Services Specialist Job Description

Interested? Send your resume to apply@upmichiganworks.org.

Talent Specialist

Chippewa County (Sault Ste. Marie)

Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! is seeking a friendly, customer service orientated person to assist individuals with career services and meet talent needs of Upper Peninsula employers, resulting in a stronger community for all. 

Talent Specialist Job Description

Interested? Send your resume and letter of interest to apply@upmichiganworks.org.

Executive Assistant

Houghton County (Hancock)

The Executive Assistant functions as the primary support person for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Board of Directors. This role coordinates, administers, and records the activities of multiple Boards’ and has significant responsibility for official communications internally and externally.

Executive Assistant Job Description

Interested? Send your resume to apply@upmichiganworks.org.

Caring Workplace Certified

We are proud to be recognized by the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities as a Caring Workplace. This designation reflects our commitment to creating an environment where our employees feel valued, supported, and connected to each other and our mission. We encourage a culture of empathy, trust, and meaningful relationships that ensures caring for people remains at the heart of everything we do.

Are you a current or former employee seeking a 1095-C form? Click here to request one by mail.

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.