HOUGHTON, MI – February 14, 2025 –
Since 2017, Return North has been the top annual career fair for matching mid-career job seekers with employers in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Founded and operated by the MTEC SmartZone, Return North was designed to help build a path towards revitalizing the workforce & working opportunities in the Upper Peninsula.
Throughout the years, Return North has gone through numerous changes to meet the demands of our workforce – from only in-person events to fully virtual, we’ve now decided that it’s time for a new direction for this program. This year, MTEC SmartZone is pleased to re-introduce Return North as a year-round recruitment resource, to provide an online community for job seekers, businesses, and recruiters located and interested in opportunities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Moving to the UP for your career can be a big adventure, and we want you to be fully equipped with everything you need to succeed!
A driving force behind this program is MTEC SmartZone Vice President of Business Development, Jason Mack. Jason has been a part of Return North since the very beginning. “Return North has always been about connecting talented professionals with incredible career opportunities in the Upper Peninsula. By transitioning to a year-round recruitment model, we’re making it even easier for employers to find the right talent and for job seekers to take the next step in their careers—no matter when the timing is right for them. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
This newly branded site features a ton of new resources for job seekers:
- Year-Round Online Community – Join our Facebook group to connect with other job seekers, employers, companies, and more. This is a private group designed to be a place to share job postings, networking events, career growth opportunities, and connect with likeminded people.
- Job Postings – Curious about what’s available right now in the Upper Peninsula? Check out our job postings on the Return-North.com website!
- Events – Upcoming events across the UP for networking, career growth, and more.
- Resources – New to the UP? Not sure what to expect? Check out our Living in the UP page, designed to give you an introduction to our beautiful area.
This is only the beginning of this new chapter for Return North; we are excited to see how this program will grow to benefit our community. Be sure to visit www.Return-North.com and share this new valuable resource with your friends and colleagues today.