February 19, 2026  – More than 300 students from Rogers City Area Schools and Onaway High School explored career opportunities during an all-day career expo at Rogers City High School/Middle School. Students in grades 6–12 attended, along with middle school students from St. Ignatius Catholic School and St. John Lutheran School, and seniors from Onaway High School. Seventeen employers participated to showcase diverse local career paths. “Being able to represent the company I

Allie joined the Michigan Works! Youth Program in 2023 with a clear goal: graduate from high school and pursue a career as a veterinarian. Inspired by her extensive experience working with horses and her deep care for animals, Allie was determined to turn her passion into a profession. While enrolled in the program, Allie gained valuable hands-on experience working at the AuSable Valley Animal Shelter and expressed interest in expanding her exposure to veterinary medicine. Th

Heather never planned on leaving her job. As a single mother, she had worked hard to build stability for herself and her children. When she unexpectedly lost her position, it felt like the ground shifted beneath her. There was no backup plan — just the immediate pressure of bills, responsibilities, and making sure her children didn’t feel the weight of the uncertainty she was carrying. Determined to move forward, Heather came to Alpena Michigan Works! for resume assistance an

February 25, 2026 – Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium Youth Career Advisors had the privilege of taking two outstanding students to Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) Legislative Day in Lansing. Representing Crawford County, our JMG students met with staff from Senator Michele Hoitenga’s office and with Ken Borton to share their experiences and perspectives. Legislative Day, hosted annually by Youth Solutions, is designed to empower young people to engage directly with M

Since her initial success with Michigan Works!, Naomi has continued to make remarkable strides toward self-sufficiency. Enrolling in our WIOA Out-of-School Youth and Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates programs, she focused on completing her GED, receiving support for practice tests, official exams, and vehicle assistance to ensure she could stay on track. Within just two months of joining the program, Naomi achieved her GED—a major milestone that opens doors to further education a

Jarius came to Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium with a goal: to become certified in Heavy Equipment Operations (HEO) so he could work in the field alongside his mentor. With support through the WIOA Youth and Young Professionals programs, Jarius was able to remove financial barriers, receiving assistance for tuition, mileage, and housing, allowing him to focus fully on his training. He successfully completed 160 hours of hands-on instruction at North Country Heavy Equipme