HANCOCK — On Thursday, Feb. 24, U.P. Michigan Works! is hosting a hiring event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in their office at 400 Quincy St, 3rd Floor, Hancock, MI 49930

Job seekers are invited to join U.P. Michigan Works! and the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) at their upcoming hiring event at the Hancock U.P. Michigan Works! location. This free event is an opportunity for talented job hunters to meet representatives from the MDOC, discuss their opportunities, and make a great first impression.

“Michigan Department of Corrections Officers will assist with applications, conduct on the spot interviews, and administer the physical training portion on-site,” said Jim Messer, business services specialist with U.P. Michigan Works! “This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a corrections officer to fast-track the employment process.”

Interested job seekers are encouraged to bring a current resume and dress professionally at this event. U.P. Michigan Works! will be available before the event to help job seekers prepare for interviews and refine their resumes. Please make an appointment by calling 1-800-285-WORK (9675).

Other services, including job search assistance and career coaching, are also available. Learn more about these services, and more focused programs, by calling your local U.P. Michigan Works! office at the number above.