2022 Manufacturing Week spotlights critical Michigan industry and its workers
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To celebrate the accomplishments of the state’s manufacturing industry, Governor Whitmer declared October 2-8 as 2022 Manufacturing Week.
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.
Learning, Working, and Starting a Career – A Success Story
![Nick stands in front of a CNC machine at work.](https://upmichiganworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Nicholas-Garchow-Picture-768x1024.jpg)
Nick was stuck. He had taken a few classes at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, but nothing really interested him. His first goal was to join the military, but he had a barrier and could not get into his desired branch and occupation.
Leaving his military ambitions behind, Nick began working two food service jobs and one janitorial job, but he had an interest in engineering-type careers. He was struggling to figure out how to get into a different occupation. He was busy working three jobs and was held back by a limited income.
Tomorrow’s Talent Series
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To inform young U.P. residents of the benefits of a career in manufacturing, local organizations came together to facilitate the Tomorrow’s Talent (T2) series.
Manufacturing Month 2020: A Thread
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To celebrate all things manufacturing during Manufacturing Month, we are helping facilitate numerous events throughout the month of October in the Upper Peninsula.
Manufacturing Day 2020 – Heavy Metal Tours
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Like many events this year, the Heavy Metal Tours annual Manufacturing Day event has adjusted and will be delivered in a new virtual format.