$6 Million in Registered Apprenticeship Grants Will Support Career Opportunities for Underrepresented Populations
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The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced the recipients of grants totaling more than $6 million to help support the development of over 2,300 Registered Apprenticeship opportunities throughout the state.
Hospital Gears for COVID-19 – A Recap of UPMW’s COVID Response in Baraga County
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Early in the pandemic, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) was positioned to help frontline staff in the U.P. prepare for the looming threat of COVID-19. When Baraga County Memorial Hospital needed a safe, secure area to isolate well patients who needed routine services, we offered assistance.
UPCI Small Business Cybersecurity Essentials Course – Info Sessions
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Learn to protect your small business against cyber threats – before they happen.
Over 40,000 apply for Michigan Reconnect in first two weeks
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In the two weeks since launch, over 40,000 Michiganders have submitted applications to take advantage of the Michigan Reconnect program on their path to pursuing an associate degree or skills certificate though their local, in-district community college.
Moving Out into the World – A Success Story
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William came to Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! as a participant in one of our Soft Skills classes in the Spring of 2019. We enrolled William in the beginning of May as an In-School Youth after discussing opportunities for advancement through our programs and services.
Students encouraged to explore education and career pathways during Career and Technical Education Month
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Single Dad Overcomes Barriers to Provide for his Son – A Success Story
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Darelle, a single father, was permanently laid off from his employer in February 2019. After months of searching for work, he was not able to obtain suitable employment. His struggles led him to U.P. Michigan Works (UPMW).