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Monday, March 25, 2013  Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is holding a Career Fair on Monday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Sequestration is causing a wide range of concern and uncertainty in northern Michigan.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The "Just in Time" Program had 13 new graduates that are now prepared to take on jobs that local manufacturers say are hard to fill.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  A new Marshall's store is slated to open in August.  They are looking to fill more than 50 jobs in the coming weeks.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Michigan Works! has some advice for teens looking to rise above the competition and score that perfect summer job.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to hear more about a welding training program to help workers prepare for high-demand jobs.

Friday, April 06, 2012  The job fair will feature a variety of Information Technology positions along with information and resources for people considering IT careers.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  It's a sign that the economy is still in tough shape.  Hundreds of people lined up in Otsego County today in hopes of finding a job.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  We have new information tonight from the truck-driving industry where job outlook appears strong.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  Wednesday, the first informational meeting was held for a new YouthBuild Program in Petoskey and Cadillac.

Friday, August 05, 2011  The Labor Department reported earlier Friday that the jobless rate inched down a bit, to 9.1 percent in July.  The report shows employers have added 117,000 jobs to the economy in July, reducing the number of unemployed a tenth of a percent.

Friday, June 03, 2011  Two Northern Michigan men said the road was paved: a family-ran business meant job security. But when the economy turned sour, the business crumbled. But the guys pooled their resources and turned things around.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Money for a program aimed at getting people back into the workforce is drying up. The recently passed federal budget contained drastic cuts for Michigan Works and it will have a big impact on people trying to reinvent themselves.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  In Otsego County, hundreds came out today for a chance to find a job. The annual Michigan Works sponsored job fair took place at the Gaylord Eagles Club.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  The Michigan Works Service Center in Petoskey is closed Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 because the building does not have any water or power.