Moving Out into the World – A Success Story
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.
Gov. Whitmer launches bipartisan $30M Michigan Reconnect program
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.
Assistance Available for Businesses Seeking New State and Federal Loans and Grants
Western U.P. organizations and local governments are offering assistance for businesses to apply for new state and local grant and loan funding programs.
Will Slouching Lose You a Job?
Posture isn’t the only non-verbal communication you should focus on, though. In this post, we’ll go over the dos and don’ts of body language in a professional interview.
U.P. Michigan Works! Submits Record-Breaking Funding Request through the Going PRO Talent Fund
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! ended the 2021 Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF) application period with more requests for training dollars than ever before.
Getting Back into the Workforce
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works’ Tim Hyde sat down with Elizabeth from TV 6 to discuss what job seekers need to know when returning to the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amy’s Path to a New Career – A Success Story
Amy, with insight from Michigan Works, quickly learned about her eligibility for the TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) program and decided to take advantage of the benefits that were available to her.
Tomorrow’s Talent Series
To inform young U.P. residents of the benefits of a career in manufacturing, local organizations came together to facilitate the Tomorrow’s Talent (T2) series.
U.P. Michigan Works! to Host Virtual Resume Drive
Tim Hyde, Workforce Services Manager from Upper Peninsula Michigan Works, spoke with TV 6‘s Lily Simmons this week to discuss our upcoming Resume Drive.
U.P. Michigan Works! Announces Resume Drive
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) wants U.P. residents to send their resumes to job centers before traveling to deer camp.