CENTRAL UP REGIONAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIP DRAFT ACTION PLAN
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CENTRAL UP REGIONAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIP DRAFT ACTION PLAN The public review period is open for the and will end on Friday, September 29th, 2023, and 12:00 PM Eastern time. — View the full post on CUPPAD’s website.
The State of Michigan LEO provides UIA Resources
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Impacted Michigan Workers and Businesses Offered Support The following information was provided by the State of Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity via a press release on September 15th, 2023. Lansing, Mich.—In recognition of the potential impacts of the UAW strike, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is offering agency resources to assist […]
Goal Getter – A Success Story
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Courtney reached out to the Marquette Michigan Works! Office after learning of the programs and services offered through a presentation in one of her nursing classes led by a Michigan Works! employee.
Getting Students Ready to Win at Mind Trekkers
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The Mind Trekkers team, a highly-educated group of Michigan Tech students, has been traveling the Upper Peninsula getting students excited about STEM and STEM-based careers through hands-on demonstrations.
State Apprenticeship Expansion Success
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Jacob is a young adult from the central Upper Peninsula who sought to explore a career in manufacturing and needed assistance finding a work experience to increase his skills and marketability.
OneUP Mind Trekkers Career Festivals brings hands-on STEM learning to thousands of 8th graders
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The MiSTEM Network joins Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, local businesses, and education partners to celebrate the success of two high-energy, hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) festivals in the Upper Peninsula.
Finding Meaningful Success in Employment – A Success Story
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Mary attended PATH orientation as a temporary solution; it was a requirement given to her by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) as they worked to extend her Cash Assistance deferral.
Underemployed Engineer Doubles His Pay
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Now, Mark works for Payne and Dolan as a Quality Control Field Technician earning over $24.00 per hour!
TV Interview – Mind Trekkers: Getting Students Excited about STEM
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Darren Widder, Special Initiatives Manager, sat down with Elizabeth from TV 6 to discuss OneUP Mind Trekkers events. Mind Trekkers prompts students to explore and consider a career in a STEM field.
Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase on January 1, 2023
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Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase on January 1, 2023