Single Dad Overcomes Barriers to Provide for his Son – A Success Story

Darelle, a single father, was permanently laid off from his employer in February 2019. After months of searching for work, he was not able to obtain suitable employment. His struggles led him to U.P. Michigan Works (UPMW).
Adult Education Services Locator offers new onramp to careers

To assist Michiganders with Adult Education opportunities, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has launched a new online tool – the Adult Education Services Locator – which allows users to conduct custom searches and identify a variety of Adult Education programs, resources and high school equivalency testing centers available statewide.
Amy’s Path to a New Career – A Success Story

Amy, with insight from Michigan Works, quickly learned about her eligibility for the TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) program and decided to take advantage of the benefits that were available to her.
Return North 2020

The Upper Peninsula is growing… and it’s no wonder considering our proactive approach to all the obstacles 2020 has thrown our way and the current shift away from the metropolitan buzz and back to nature.
New Career – A Success Story

Wendy, at the time, was the Retail Manager for Shopko and now she was unsure of what she should do in her career.