Work Search Requirement Begins May 30
Beginning May 30, 2021, claimants receiving unemployment benefits will be required to actively search for work and report at least one work search activity for each week they claim benefits. You must report your work search activity when you certify. Your benefits will not be paid until your work search activities have been reported to UIA.
Michigan’s more than half a million jobs in high-demand, high-wage industries highlighted as part of Professional Trades Month
With nearly 530,000 Michigan jobs and 47,000 annual openings in the professional trades projected by the year 2028, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to proclaim May as Professional Trades Month to honor those in these fields, show the value of this work, and encourage others to explore educational opportunities and gain career awareness.
Students encouraged to explore education and career pathways during Career and Technical Education Month
With more than 529,000 Michigan job openings projected annually through the year 2028, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to proclaim February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.
Coffee with a Career Coach – TV 6 Interview
Megan, a Workforce Services Manager with UP Michigan Works, sat down with Elizabeth from TV 6 to discuss our Coffee with a Career Coach event.
Michigan Dept. of Transportation On-the-Job Training
Get ready to win with the Michigan Dept. of Transportation’s On-the-Job training program! Are you looking for a pathway to experience and job opportunities? Look no further.
Gov. Whitmer launches bipartisan $30M Michigan Reconnect program
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined today with Republican and Democratic legislators to announce the launch of the $30 million Michigan Reconnect program, the largest effort in state history to ensure that more than 4.1 million Michiganders who are 25 or older and do not have a college degree will have an opportunity to earn a tuition-free associate degree or skills certificate.
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.
UIA Update: Michigan begins paying $300 supplemental benefit payments
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has started issuing $300 weekly Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC) payments to an estimated 365,000 claimants on regular state unemployment insurance (UI) and Extended Benefit programs this weekend.
Getting Back into the Workforce
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works’ Tim Hyde sat down with Elizabeth from TV 6 to discuss what job seekers need to know when returning to the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UIA Update: Workers Returning to Unemployment Should Reopen Their Previous Claim
The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) today provided guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19.