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Northern Michigan Works! agencies awarded Young Professionals grants
- The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced $4 million in Young Professionals grants to support youth employment across the state.
- Northern Michigan Works! agencies will use the funds for career exploration, job skills, and earned income for residents aged 14-24.
- Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! and other Northern Michigan agencies received substantial portions of the funding.
- Officials say the program helps youth see a future in the Upper Peninsula and connects them to local opportunities.
- The Young Professionals Plus funds target youth who may lack experience or training by enabling earned certificates.
- LEO Director Krista Johnson says the program helps close equity gaps and address talent shortages.
- The article notes more than 90 employers partnered with Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! in 2025 for work-based learning.
- Across the state, more than 600 young people participated in the program to explore various industries.
- The funding aims to support underserved populations, including those with disabilities.
- The article lists local agencies and their specific grant amounts for Young Professionals and Young Professionals Plus.
- The funding supports a statewide effort to improve youth career opportunities and workforce readiness.
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