Applications for Training Grants through Going PRO Talent Fund Accepted Starting September 30
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
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
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
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.
Gov. Whitmer announces more than $2.5 million available to help Michigan businesses address talent shortages
Gov. Whitmer joins the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to announce a competitive Request for Proposals to develop and launch the Michigan Industry Cluster Approach 3.0 (MICA 3.0) initiative.
U.P. Michigan Works! to Host Workplace Excellence Training Program – A TV 6 Interview
On Wednesday, August 11th, Hanna Duckwall, Training Manager from Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, sat down with Alyssa from TV 6 to discuss our Workplace Excellence Training program.
Job fair attracts crowd to Depot Park
The Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! office held its first job fair since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday in Ironwood’s Depot Park. The job fair offered job seekers a chance to see what type of employment is available locally.
U.P. Michigan Works! Connecting with People
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! uses its communications network to help job seekers, businesses, and partners get ready to win. From social media to events, the U.P. Michigan Works! team uses a variety of tools, including TV interviews, to get their message out.
Upper Peninsula Smartzones Partner Together to Host Return North Professional Careers Fair
MTEC SmartZone, Innovate Marquette SmartZone, and Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation are gearing up to host the fifth annual Return North Professional Careers Fair. Return North, presented by TriMedia Environmental & Engineering, is aimed at attracting alumni, former residents and friends of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan back to the region.
Going PRO Talent Fund Grants Awarded
Through $39,015,052 in grants from the Going PRO Talent Fund, Michigan is helping nearly 30,000 workers across the state to secure employment, industry-recognized credentials and strong wages by providing training grants to more than 850 Michigan businesses to support their high-demand, high-skill talent needs.