Great Lakes Boat Builder School Success – A Success Story
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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.
Applications for $50 million investment to help businesses train workforce open November 21
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Going PRO Talent Fund awards for Michigan businesses focused on growing talent and helping employees gain credentials
TV Interview – Returning North through Upper Michigan Works!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
UIA programs help employers ease temporary layoffs for workers, retain skilled labor
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With traditional temporary summer production shutdowns, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is proactively working with employers to identify which Agency programs their workforce can use to ease employee layoffs and help retain trained, skilled workers.
U.P. Michigan Works! Focuses on Summer Jobs for Youth
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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.