TV Interview – Returning North through Upper Michigan Works!
Hanna Duckwall, Director of Workforce Services with U.P. Michigan Works!, and Jason Mack from the MTEC Smartzone joined TV 6 on-air to discuss the upcoming Return North career fair.
2022 Manufacturing Week spotlights critical Michigan industry and its workers
To celebrate the accomplishments of the state’s manufacturing industry, Governor Whitmer declared October 2-8 as 2022 Manufacturing Week.
TV Interview – Upper Peninsula Michigan Works offers Going PRO Talent Fund
On September 21, Jim Messer, Business Services Manager with U.P. Michigan Works!, visited the TV 6 station in Negaunee to discuss the Going PRO Talent Fund.
6th Annual Return North Professional Career Fair Scheduled for November 10, 2022
MTEC SmartZone is gearing up to host the 6th annual Return North Professional Careers Fair, presented by Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! and supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).
Attorney General Dana Nessel Visits Marquette to Talk Clean Slate
Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasized Clean Slate UP, a conviction expungement program, during her visit to the Marquette Michigan Works! office on August 19.
Building a Winning Resume – A TV 6 Interview
Chris joined Alyssa from TV 6 to discuss what makes up a winning resume and what shouldn’t be added to your personal marketing document.
Life Changer – A Success Story
He said he never would have been able to obtain his CDL A and a full-time job if it had not been for the help of Michigan Works! David is a grateful participant, happy that he can now help support his family.
UIA programs help employers ease temporary layoffs for workers, retain skilled labor
With traditional temporary summer production shutdowns, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is proactively working with employers to identify which Agency programs their workforce can use to ease employee layoffs and help retain trained, skilled workers.
U.P. Michigan Works! Focuses on Summer Jobs for Youth
Hanna from Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! visited TV 6 to discuss how U.P. Michigan Works! emphasizes youth employment and what services we can offer to youths.
Michigan Works! Helps U.P. Employers Utilize Training Funds to Address Workforce Challenges
U.P. Michigan Works! continues to support employers and employees in getting ready to win by providing access to valuable programs and resources.