Great Lakes Boat Builder School Success – A Success Story

Alexander Hofius wanted to have a career on the water. He had options, but he decided to continue his education in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula. He attended the Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville to become a Marine Service Technician.
TV Interview – Returning North through Upper Michigan Works!

Hanna Duckwall, Director of Workforce Services with U.P. Michigan Works!, and Jason Mack from the MTEC Smartzone joined TV 6 on-air to discuss the upcoming Return North career fair.
2022 Manufacturing Week spotlights critical Michigan industry and its workers

To celebrate the accomplishments of the state’s manufacturing industry, Governor Whitmer declared October 2-8 as 2022 Manufacturing Week.
TV Interview – Upper Peninsula Michigan Works offers Going PRO Talent Fund

On September 21, Jim Messer, Business Services Manager with U.P. Michigan Works!, visited the TV 6 station in Negaunee to discuss the Going PRO Talent Fund.
6th Annual Return North Professional Career Fair Scheduled for November 10, 2022

MTEC SmartZone is gearing up to host the 6th annual Return North Professional Careers Fair, presented by Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! and supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).
Attorney General Dana Nessel Visits Marquette to Talk Clean Slate

Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasized Clean Slate UP, a conviction expungement program, during her visit to the Marquette Michigan Works! office on August 19.
Building a Winning Resume – A TV 6 Interview

Chris joined Alyssa from TV 6 to discuss what makes up a winning resume and what shouldn’t be added to your personal marketing document.
U.P. Michigan Works! Focuses on Summer Jobs for Youth

Hanna from Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! visited TV 6 to discuss how U.P. Michigan Works! emphasizes youth employment and what services we can offer to youths.
Michigan Works! Helps U.P. Employers Utilize Training Funds to Address Workforce Challenges

U.P. Michigan Works! continues to support employers and employees in getting ready to win by providing access to valuable programs and resources.
Michigan employers encouraged to offer opportunities during Youth Employment Month

An estimated 239,000 Michigan youth, ages 16-19, are expected to participate in the state’s labor market this summer, and to help raise awareness about the importance of youth earning valuable skills and training for the future while doing so safely and legally, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaims June 2022 as Youth Employment Month in Michigan.