Veterans Employment Specialists (Michigan Works)
These employment services professionals are available to assist veterans and eligible spouses in need of additional help in securing appropriate employment. (Organized by county!)
- Alger, Delta, Dickinson, Marquette
Mark Tweedale, LVER
tweedalem@michigan.gov
Munising – By Appt. | 906-387-4937
Escanaba – Tuesdays | 906-789-9732 Ext. 406
Iron Mountain – Wednesdays | 906-774-0034 Ext 406
Marquette – Mon/Thu/Fri | 906-228-3075 x 406
- Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Ontonagon
Scott Cleary, DVOP
clearys@michigan.gov
L’Anse – Wednesdays | 906-524-5300
Ironwood – 2nd/4th Fridays | 906-932-4056
Houghton – Mon/Tue/Thu | 906-482-6916 Ext 106
Caspian – By Appt | 906-265-0532
Ontonagon – 1st/3rd Fridays | 906-884-4753
- Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac
Michael Mullin, LVER
mullinm@michigan.gov
Sault Ste. Marie – Main Office | 906-635-1752 Ext. 106
Newberry – By Appt | 906-293-8551
St. Ignance – By Appt | 906-643-8158
- Menominee, Schoolcraft
Heidi Picord, DVOP
picordh@michigan.gov
Menominee – By Appt | 906-863-9957
Manistique – By Appt | 906-341-1111
Some additional employment search benefits offered by the State of Michigan include:
- Shifting Heroes: Provides one-on-one mentoring by a Michigan veteran to assist in integrating returning veterans by helping them re-image and re-frame the skills they acquired in the service for jobs in the private sector. If you have served in the U.S. military and are interested in participating, you can begin the process by going to the Michigan Shifting Gears website.
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