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.
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.”
UP Business Owners Struggle to Fill Thousands of Jobs
Upper Michigan businesses are facing a new challenge with looser coronavirus restrictions and the summer tourism months just weeks away. Many are now having a hard time finding employees.
‘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.
Upper Peninsula Smartzones Partner Together to Host Return North Professional Careers Fair
MTEC SmartZone, Innovate Marquette SmartZone, and Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation are gearing up to host the fifth annual Return North Professional Careers Fair. Return North, presented by TriMedia Environmental & Engineering, is aimed at attracting alumni, former residents and friends of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan back to the region.
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.
Employee Spotlight – Jim Messer
A 26-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Jim holds a B.S. in Business Administration from CSU, three associate degrees from the Community College of the Air Force in Human Resources, Education and Training Management, and Construction Technology.
New Interviewing Etiquette in the Post-COVID Era
Michigan Works! is ready to help guide you through the new rules of interviewing. Interviews are difficult for both the employer and interviewee, especially now that COVID-19 has modified previous practices that have been in place for a long time. Here are answers to some of the questions Michigan Works! has been asked:
U.P. Talent Development Successes Honored by State Leaders, Workforce Experts
Upper Peninsula talent development and employment successes were among those celebrated by state leaders at the Michigan Works! Association Impact Awards this week.
A Foot in the Door – A Success Story
Through a combination of programs and hands-on assistance, UP Michigan Works! helped Jacqueline get ready to win!