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Marquette County in Michigan has over 1,022 job openings in fields such as manufacturing, food service, medical, and professional services. Salaries vary widely, but wages have been increasing across the region over the past few years, and additional benefits can make up for differences in salary. The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) works with various organizations to connect talent and businesses and offers access to a comprehensive set of regional and county-level labor data.
Lake Superior Community Partnership CEO Discusses Job Openings in Marquette County
Surge in Job Openings across Various Sectors in Marquette County
Contrary to the past perception of scarce employment opportunities, Marquette County is currently experiencing an overflow in job openings, exceeding 1,022 in various sectors.
Jenna Smith, Market Manager for Manpower in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, provides data-driven insights about the job market and wage trends. She says, different career fields including manufacturing, food service, medical and professional services have a breadth of opportunities with varying wages based on industry standards and the candidate’s experience level.
Emphasizing Skill Building and Review of Benefits
Smith encourages job seekers to prioritize not just earnings but also to consider the benefits offered such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. She emphasizes the importance of obtaining transferable skills and experiences to advance in the chosen career through entry-level jobs, internships, mentorships or a career zigzag. According to her, Manpower offers many opportunities to candidates to build on their skills for career growth.
Marquette’s Economic Development Efforts – Connecting Talent with Businesses
The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) collaborates with several public and private partners like Michigan Works Upper Peninsula, Pure Michigan, Stang Decision Systems, and Manpower to connect talent with businesses. These collaborations are aimed at not just filling current job openings but also in workforce development and training programs.
Access to Comprehensive Regional and County-Level Labor Data
The LSCP now provides access to a comprehensive set of regional and county-level labor data available on InvestUP’s data portal at investupmi.com. The Investing Partners of LSCP can access EMSI Workforce Insight Reports for a better understanding of market trends for specific positions.
Explore Opportunities for Career Growth in Marquette
With a wealth of information and resources available, the LSCP can help businesses navigate to find what fits their needs best. Marquette is emerging as a great place for career growth in multiple fields. Visit marquette.org/hire or reach out to the LSCP for more information.
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