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The Construction Connect UP Program

UPCC Construction Connect U.P.

What is Construction Connect U.P.?

The Construction Connect U.P. Program serves as an effective transition from school to career!

The Upper Peninsula Construction Council (a joint Labor/Management Council established and sponsored by affiliated signatory union contractors and building trades) in collaboration with U.P. Michigan Works and Local Education Agencies (ISD’s & RESA’s) have developed this program that is skill based, labor and industry approved and directly linked to explicit real-world workplace situations. This is an earn ($15.00/Hr) and learn program. This program is expected to run from September 2026 to May 2027. 

Applications are closed for the 2026 program.

Program Requirements

  • Must be a high school senior or at least 17 years of age
  • Must have valid drivers license or in process and reliable transportation
  • Must be enrolled in a certified CTE program
  • Have attended at least 95% of scheduled classes during freshman, sophomore, and junior years of high school
  • Must have maintained at 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale
  • Must pass a drug test
  • Dress for a construction site

About the Program

Typical Day (Tentative example)

  • 7:30-11:30am Student is in school attending class
  • 12:30-2:30pm Student is in field earning and learning hands on
  • 7:30-10:30am Student is in field earning and learning hands on
  • 11:00-2:30pm Student is in school attending class

Questions?

Email U.P. Michigan Works! at contactus@upmichiganworks.org, or give us a call at 800-285-9675.

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Medicaid in the Upper Peninsula

Navigating health coverage and work requirements can be confusing, so here’s a simple guide on how the program works and who fills what role:

Medicaid is a health care program funded by the state and federal government that provides health care services to eligible, low-income Michigan citizens, including adults, children, the elderly, pregnant woman, and some people with disabilities.

  • Upper Peninsula Health Plan (UPHP) is a managed care organization licensed by the State of Michigan to provide Medicaid medical services. UPHP helps eligible members access healthcare services, providers, care management, and member support after they are enrolled in Medicaid. They are the only organization of this kind in the Upper Peninsula. 
  • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) administers Medicaid in Michigan, determines eligibility, manages enrollment through MI Bridges, and oversees Healthy Michigan Plan work requirement policies and exemptions.
  • Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) helps individuals connect with employment, education, training, and career services that may help them meet Healthy Michigan Plan work requirement activities and achieve their employment goals.

To learn more about Medicaid in the U.P, visit UPHP.com.