Michigan Manufacturing Week

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Nicole Young Potvin Visits JMG Students at Jack Reque Alternative High School

On Wednesday, December 4th, 2019, Michigan Works! staff member Amy coordinated a visit from Nicole Young Potvin to the Jack Reque Alternative High School to provide information and education to Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) students.

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Career Exploration and Awareness Month 2019

Did you know that December has been proclaimed as Career Exploration and Awareness Month?

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Life Changer – A Success Story

David came to Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! looking for assistance in obtaining his GED as he had not fulfilled the requirements to obtain a High School diploma. He also had a baby on the way, so he needed a job to support his family. Michigan Works! staff helped …

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Lessons on How to Start a Small Business with JMG

In late November, Nicole Young Potvin from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) met with Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) students at Jack Reque Alternative High School. During Nicole's presentation, she taught students how to take their future into their own hands by starting a …

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Serving Those Who Protect and Serve

A partnership among Michigan Works!, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department, and Lake Superior State University. Every day, Law Enforcement Officers put themselves in harm’s way to serve their communities. This type of service and dedication requires selflessness, education, and comprehensive training. The training and education …

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TV6 Interview with Jason of Michigan Works!

Apprentices and National Apprenticeship Week On November 13, 2019 Jason from Michigan Works! UPward Talent Council traveled to TV6 to discuss apprenticeships and National Apprenticeship Week. To watch the interview with Jason, please follow this link. For more information on apprenticeships, please visit an American Job Center in …

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MTEC SmartZone’s Return North Event

UPward Talent Council - Michigan Works! is proud to sponsor MTEC SmartZone's Return North event on November 29th at the Continental Fire Company. Via MTEC SmartZone's Website (https://www.mtecsz.com/): MTEC SmartZone will once again be hosting its Return North event this coming November. Return North is an …

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JMG, Apprenticeship Week, and the Union Carpenters and Millwrights Training Center

During National Apprenticeship Week, UPward Talent Council - Michigan Works! employees coordinated a tour of the new Union Carpenters and Millwrights Training Center in Negaunee, MI Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) students. Students took advantage of the opportunity and spoke with career tradespeople about their career …

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National Apprenticeship Week 2019, Continued

DeJian - IBEW 906 Electrician Apprentice ESCANABA, MI – Sometimes, people struggle to find their niche. Other times, they find what seems to be their destiny. DeJian, an Apprentice with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 906 and B&B Electric, is on his way to becoming a …

National Apprenticeship Week

November 11th-17th, 2019 National Apprenticeship Week is a week-long celebration geared towards raising awareness for apprenticeship-based training programs throughout Michigan and the country as a whole. Earn while you learn in an apprenticeship! If you're interested in learning more about apprenticeships and their potential, please visit MiTalent.org/NAW. If …