Celebrating the U.P. on 906 Day
The annual celebration of all things U.P. occurs on Sept. 6, a nod to the region's distinctive area code. 906 Day celebrates the U.P.'s cherished way of life, close-knit communities, natural beauty and more.
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Teens from across the U.P. explore futures in health care
The first-ever Upper Peninsula Future Health Leaders Camp, held in late July, encouraged high school freshmen and sophomores from across the U.P. to consider careers in health care. Students received hands-on patient simulation experience and completed CPR and first aid certification by the end of the week.
Build U.P. invests in teens and trades
InvestUP's housing development fund this spring welcomes the completion of the first student-built home among its career and technology education partnership with intermediate school districts.
Talent Together: Addressing teacher shortages in the U.P. and across Michigan
Talent Together, a state-funded initiative to increase the number of certified teachers across Michigan, is finding success, drawing plenty of applicants. In the U.P., many prospective teachers are enrolled in the online program available through Northern Michigan University in Marquette.
Houghton’s waterfront ‘vision’ earns honors from Michigan Municipal League
Houghton is the second U.P. community to earn the Community Excellence Award from the Michigan Municipal League. The Keweenaw Peninsula city was honored for the transformation of its waterfront and improved connections to the downtown and the community.
Autonomous vessel to map the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Research Center at Michigan Technological University this week launched its Autonomous Surface Vessel. The unmanned vessel will map the Great Lakes and help answer decades-old questions involving the whereabouts of more than 200 unaccounted for shipwrecks and plane crashes in Lake Superior.
Co-working spaces support remote work — and quieter lifestyle — in U.P. and beyond
Looking for a remote place to work? Considers one of these co-working spaces in the U.P. and beyond. These spaces are ideal for solo work and also to collaborate with others. The amenities include more than an endless supply of coffee.
