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Alicia Wallace
Michigan Works! Tuition Assistance Helps Seasonal Employee Become a Full-time Commercial Driver
Andrew was a seasonal employee for a local company and wanted to find something permanent. He came to Michigan Works! to learn more about...
Alicia Wallace
Employment Success Funding Outfits New Home Health Aide
Susan was let go from her previous employer and was having issues with her unemployment. She came to Michigan Works! in Alpena for...
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Michigan Works! Hosts Spring Job Fairs
March 15 - Michigan Works! held a job fair at the Gaylord Eagles Hall with 24 employers on-site hiring for a variety of positions....
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She Left a Controlling Husband - Now She's Taking Control of Her Future
After being married for 21 years in a controlling relationship, Tonya filed for divorce. For years she wasn’t allowed to work or have any...
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Michigan Works! Helps With Work Clothes and More
Jennifer came to Michigan Works! hoping for assistance. She was going through a divorce and needing to get back to full-time work. She...
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Struggling, Single Mom Thankful for Employment Support from Michigan Works!
Five years ago, Chelsea became a single mom, living with her grandma in a one bedroom apartment. DHHS referred her to Michigan Works! for...
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Johannesburg-Lewiston & Atlanta Students Tour H.B. Carbide in Lewiston
On March 7th, nine students (grades 10, 11, 12) from Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools and 27 students (grades 8 and 12) from Atlanta...
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Michigan Works! Offers Support For Struggling Jobseeker
Lawrence came to Michigan Works! because he was having trouble finding a job. He has an extensive background in construction management,...
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Michigan Works! RESEA Class Offers Job Search Guidance and Confidence
Andrew came to Michigan Works! in Cheboygan when he was required to attend a RESEA class as a condition of receiving his Unemployment...
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UIA Requirement Leads to Free Career Training for IT Professional
As a requirement for Unemployment, Brent came to the Alpena Michigan Works! office to attend his scheduled RESEA appointment. During his...
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Michigan Works! Helps Jobseeker Find Perfect Fit
Mark came in to the Gaylord Michigan Works! office looking for a job that was closer to his home, hopefully with flexible hours. His wife...
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Michigan Works! Tuition Assistance Helps Nursing Student
Jaycee came to Michigan Works! in Grayling in need of tuition assistance. She was in the nursing program, but struggling to keep up with...
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Vanderbilt Students Tour Sunfrog in Gaylord
March 2, 2022 – Michigan Works! organized a Talent Tour for Vanderbilt students to tour the manufacturing facility at Sunfrog – Print On...
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Onaway Students Tour Presque Isle Electric & Gas
March 1, 2022 – Twenty-three Onaway High School seniors toured Presque Isle Electric & Gas (PIE&G) during a Talent Tour arranged by...
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Wolverine Students Tour Chagnon Funeral Home
On February 23, 2022, thirteen students from Wolverine schools attended a Michigan Works! Talent Tour at Chagnon Funeral Home in Onaway,...
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Back to Work, Thanks to Michigan Works!
Laura came to Michigan Works! hoping for some help. She had a job, but unexpected car problems were putting a severe burden on her...
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Michigan Works! Assistance Keeps Worker On The Road
Ken came to Michigan Works! in Grayling hoping they could help. He has a seasonal job, as well as a second job as a home health care...
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Required Michigan Works! Class Offers Info on Variety of Employment Programs
When filing for his Unemployment benefits, Raymond was selected by UIA to participate in the Michigan Works! RESEA class. Attendance was...
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Michigan Works! Helps Job Seeker Say “Call Me!”
Ryan came to the Alpena Michigan Works! office looking for employment, but he had a problem. He had no phone and no way of giving...