U.P. Michigan Works! Focuses on Employer-Led Collaboratives
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Megan Boddy, a Talent Services Manager with Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, spoke with TV 6 about our Employer-Led Collaboratives and what we are looking to accomplish with them.
Employer Survey of Childcare Challenges
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Please take a few minutes to complete this survey to tell us how the lack of adequate, affordable childcare has impacted you as an employer.
State of MI Announces This Year’s Going PRO Talent Fund Awards
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The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) recently announced that $1.7 million in training funds will be distributed among 63 Upper Peninsula businesses through the Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF).
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.
Hanna Visits TV 6 to Recap Our Year
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This week, Hanna Duckwall, Talent Services Director with U.P. Michigan Works!, visited TV 6 to talk about the great things that happened this year, including new grant funding, successful events, and more.
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!