LEO Grants More than $2M to Help Programs Fill Talent Gaps
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The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has awarded more than $2 million in grants to nine programs to help employers fill their talent needs.
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! Partners with Regional Education Providers for MiLEAP
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Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! staff members visited various educational institutions throughout the Upper Peninsula this fall to finalize formal agreements that will help U.P. residents transition from short-term education programs to high-wage employment through MiLEAP.
Interview Prep in 6 Steps – An Infographic
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Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! has created a simple graphic to help job seekers prepare for job interviews. Review the 6 steps below to get ready to win!
U.P. Michigan Works! Can Help You Find a Job in the Manufacturing Industry – A TV 6 Interview
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Debb Brunell from Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! stopped by the TV 6 station to discuss manufacturing in the U.P. and how Michigan Works! helps facilitate it.
Applications for Training Grants through Going PRO Talent Fund Accepted Starting September 30
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Michigan employers looking to take advantage of the Going PRO Talent Fund program will be able to apply for a share of at least $40 million in competitive training funds available to Michigan businesses today, Sept. 30.
The 2022 Going PRO Talent Fund Information Session
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Did you miss out on the 2021 Going PRO Talent Fund Information Session held by Upper Peninsula Michigan Works? Have no fear, we recorded it!
Yoopers are Getting Hired through Application Drives
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You may have seen our roving RV around the Upper Peninsula more than usual lately. No, we aren’t taking an extended summer vacation. It’s been acting as our rolling billboard at our recent application drives. What’s an application drive, you ask? Sit back, relax, and let us explain.
U.P. Michigan Works! to Host Going PRO Talent Fund Information Session – A TV 6 Interview
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On Wednesday, September 8, Tim Hyde, Workforce Services Manager with Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, joined Alyssa Jawor from TV 6 to discuss the upcoming virtual Going PRO Information Session.
The Keys to the Road – A Success Story
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Michael needed help with his resume and cover letter. He was unfamiliar with computers, so his wife, Jennifer, reached out to Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! for assistance.
New Career Explorer Resource Helps Job Seekers in Pure Michigan Talent Connect Create Customized Plans
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Job seekers in the state now have access to Career Explorer, a new career exploration resource on Pure Michigan Talent Connect (PMTC).