LeAnna’s New Resume – A Success Story
LeAnna was having trouble finding work. She had physical limitations and a few periods of time with no work on her outdated resume. She visited the Luce County Michigan Works! office in Newberry seeking resume help.
Over 50 Job Seekers Attend Local Application Drive
On Wednesday, June 16, the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce and Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! held an application drive at the local Chamber of Commerce building
on the Business Spur.
Michigan Works! Collects 335 Items in their Clothing Drive
The Marquette County Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! office collected 335 professional clothing items during their recent clothing drive.
On the Highway to Winning – A Success Story
Jacob, a dislocated worker, came into Michigan Works! with a big smile and a big goal. He was determined to change his life and we were happy to be a part of it.
Work Search Requirements for Unemployment Benefits to Be Reinstated
As Michigan’s economy continues to improve, the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will reinstate work search requirements for unemployment benefit claimants starting May 30, 2021. The work search requirement was suspended in March 2020 to help the increased volume of hardworking Michiganders facing unemployment due to the pandemic.
UP Michigan Works! Holds Successful Multi-Business Job Fair
On May 5, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! facilitated a multi-business job fair in Silver City to help the AmericInn, Lake Shore Systems, and White Pine Copper Refinery recruit talented job seekers from around the western UP.
Meet UP Michigan Works’ Newest Workforce Services Manager
Now is a good time to start a new career in the Upper Peninsula. Just ask Mari Schupp, Michigan Works’ newest Workforce Services Manager. She’ll tell you, “Yes! Don’t wait; do it now.”
Succeeding with Michigan Works! Employment Services
David “DJ” Fontaine, a former Kitchen Manager at a Houghton employer, came to UP Michigan Works! after he called our office and requested assistance applying for Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) benefits.
‘Return North’ Career Fair Aims to Attract Workers Home
Tim Hyde from UP Michigan Works! and Kristin Johnson from Innovate Marquette sat down with TV 6 to discuss an upcoming, UP-wide recruiting event: Return North.
Second Chances – A Success Story
Timothy got ready to win when he came into Michigan Works! seeking help to obtain his builder’s license. He had overwhelming barriers to employment, including health and legal issues. These barriers left him unable to get a job when he had a family to support.