MTEC SmartZone and Partners Present the 8th Annual Upper Peninsula-Wide Career Fair, Inviting Alumni, Former Residents, and Friends of the U.P. to Return Home
Houghton, Mich., [September 5, 2024] – MTEC SmartZone is proud to announce the 8th annual Return North Career Fair, a flagship event designed to reconnect alumni, former residents, and friends of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with career opportunities in the region. Mark your calendars for November 14th, 2024, as we once again gather to showcase the wealth of professional opportunities that await in the U.P.
This career fair, presented by MTEC SmartZone in partnership with Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! and supported by Michigan Technological University, will once again be held as a 100% virtual event, running from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.
Online registration is now open at www.return-north.com, welcoming both job seekers and businesses eager to participate. Companies can participate for $225, which includes prominent logo placement on the official Return North website and full access to the virtual platform, enabling direct engagement with a pool of skilled professionals.
As always, participation is free for job seekers and open to anyone interested in exploring career opportunities in the Upper Peninsula. Whether you’re a local professional looking to advance your career or someone considering a return to the U.P., the Return North event offers the opportunity to connect with top employers and gain insights into the diverse career landscape of the region.
Reflecting on the continued success of the event, Jason Mack, VP of Business Development at MTEC SmartZone, shared, “Year after year, Return North brings together a diverse array of industries—from engineering and technology to health services and higher education. We’re excited to continue fostering connections between talented job seekers and innovative companies, helping to build a brighter future for the U.P.”
The 2024 Return North initiative is proudly sponsored by Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, a key partner committed to driving economic growth in the U.P. by supporting local businesses, employees, and job seekers through a variety of programs and services.
Tom Autio, Communications and Communications Manager at Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, emphasized the importance of the event, stating, ” Return North is a tremendous opportunity for professionals to reconnect with their roots in a unique, virtual setting. With U.P. Michigan Works! support, those considering a return to the Upper Peninsula can seamlessly transition to a community that values professional growth and the lifestyle our region has to offer.”
Join us on November 14th, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, for the 8th annual Return North Professional Careers Fair, and be part of the movement shaping the future of the Upper Peninsula’s professional landscape.
To RSVP for this event please visit Return-North.com
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, November 14th, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
RSVP Required Cost: $225 for Companies | Free for Jobseekers
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About MTEC SmartZone
Michigan Tech Enterprise Corporation (MTEC) SmartZone is one of 21 SmartZone Incubators in the State of Michigan. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization directed by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), its mission is to accelerate high-tech business growth in the region. Since 2003,
MTEC SmartZone has provided mentoring, technical support, and other services to local companies that have led to the creation of over 800 high-tech jobs in the Houghton/Hancock area.
About Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!
UP Michigan Works! (UPMW) is a driving force in the competitive world of workforce development and economic prosperity and serves the 15 counties of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We connect employers, job seekers, training institutions, partners, and the community to maximize state and federal workforce resources. We support businesses to recruit, upskill, and retain top talent, and we coach individuals to be better employees. Through workforce development, we help people and businesses Get Ready to Win!
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Annalina Van Hercke, Marketing Coordinator, MTEC SmartZone
(906) 523-1583, avanhercke@mtecsz.com
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