As a senior at Grayling High School, Hailey knew she wanted to pursue a career in cosmetology, but she had never worked in a salon environment. Through the Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium Youth Program and Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG), she was given the opportunity to complete a work experience at Jade Aubrie Hair Studio in Grayling, where she gained firsthand exposure to the profession she hopes to enter after graduation. Throughout her work experience, Hailey de

ROGERS CITY, Mich. — Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium is proud to recognize Cory Budnick State Farm Insurance Agency and Delilah Santiago as its 2026 Impact Award recipient. Presented annually by the Michigan Works! Association, the Impact Awards celebrate individuals and employers who are strengthening Michigan's economy by creating jobs, developing talent, and building strong career pathways. The partnership between Cory Budnick State Farm Insurance Agency and Michiga

May 11, 2026 - Fifteen students from Atlanta Community Schools recently participated in a Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium Talent Tour at the Gaylord Regional Airport, where they explored the many careers that keep aviation operations running safely and efficiently. The experience introduced students to careers in aviation maintenance, airport operations, and aerial firefighting while providing a firsthand look at the professionals behind the scenes. The tour began with N

May 5, 2026 - Thirteen students from Inland Lakes School recently participated in a pair of Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium Talent Tours in Gaylord, giving them the opportunity to explore careers in both the aviation and automotive industries. The tours provided students with a behind-the-scenes look at a variety of career paths while connecting classroom learning to real-world applications. The day began at Gaylord Regional Airport, where students learned about the many

May 4, 2026 - Five students from Atlanta Community Schools recently had the opportunity to explore careers in the automotive industry during a Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium Talent Tour to Northern Performance Cars in Gaylord. The tour gave students a behind-the-scenes look at the skills, technology, and creativity involved in automotive performance and repair. During the visit, students observed a vehicle on a dynamometer (dyno) machine, examined modified vehicles up c

Nathan came to Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium looking for a way to improve his employment opportunities and achieve greater financial stability. To help reach that goal, he enrolled in CDL-A training at Road Warrior Truck Driving School with assistance from Michigan Works!, which provided both tuition assistance and mileage reimbursement. One challenge Nathan faced was navigating the job search process. Because of his autism, searching for employment could be overwhelmi