Upper Peninsula
A Masterclass in Culture & Nature
Do you love year-round outdoor adventures, from colossal waterfalls to the awe-inspiring Northern Lights? Do you relish in diverse cultural experiences including hundreds of art galleries, live music and theater? Do you welcome an overall lower cost of living than the national average?
If the answer was yes to any of the above, the time to explore Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is now. Offering each of these features — and more — this region is home to an amazing quality of life for thrill seekers and families alike.
Overflowing with Opportunity
Your next opportunity in manufacturing, agriculture, tech and more is in Michigan — and the Michigan Career Portal can help you identify career and education opportunities to help you achieve your dreams.
Welcome to MI’s Upper Peninsula
Home to ample opportunities for professional development and a quality of life you won’t find anywhere else, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is waiting for you to come and live out your dreams.
Upper Peninsula by the Numbers
Number of U.P. City Areas Listed in the Safe/Safest Category for Crime
Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation AssociationTahquamenon Falls State Park Offers Hiking, Snowmobiling and Cross-Country Skiing Opportunities
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Bountiful Beauty Around Every Corner
Whether you’re exploring the 48,000-acre Tahquamenon Falls State Park, plowing on a mountain bike through the Silver Level Ride Center-ranked Copper Harbor Trails, dog sledding in McMillan or stargazing at Lake Superior, you’ll quickly learn why the Upper Peninsula is one of the best places in Michigan for outdoor adventures.
The Upper Peninsula offers a truly magical experience, from dense forests and shimmering waterfalls to rolling sand dunes and so much more.
Lots to do, Abundantly Personal
If you’re looking for serenity, you’ll find it in the Upper Peninsula. Enjoy welcoming communities and an overall cost of living anywhere from 10% to 25% lower than the U.S. national average, K-12 schools that offer career and technical training and a low student-to-teacher ratio, as well as a variety of housing options in safe communities. The region also offers abundant healthcare options including Upper Great Lakes Family Health, which received national recognition for best overall clinical performance from the Health Resources and Services administration for six consecutive years.
Highly Recognized for its Contributions
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan offers an abundance of job opportunities across various industries, whether you’re interested in manufacturing, healthcare or education. For example, Great Lakes Sound & Vibration is seeking experienced engineers to develop solutions for the defense market, while L’Anse Manufacturing has been serving customers for over 24 years and is looking for CNC machinists and metal fabricators to join their team. Calumet Electronics is hiring dedicated manufacturing operators and Houghton’s own Orbion Space Technology is changing the world from right from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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Michigan Reconnect
Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and Michigan Reconnect work together to provide eligible individuals with free tuition to community colleges across the state.
Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Pure Michigan Talent Connect is your launch pad for new jobs and careers. It is an online marketplace connecting Michigan’s jobseekers and employers across all industries and occupations.
Find Your People
Young professionals throughout the Upper Peninsula can connect and network with others through several different young professional groups. For example, Keweenaw Young Professionals servers the Houghton/Hancock area, Sault Area Young Professionals serves young professionals in Eastern U.P., and Connect Marquette and Link U.P. serve individuals in the central Upper Peninsula area.
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Marquette Named a Top Ten Best Small Town Cultural Scene in the Country
Marquette has proudly secured its place among the Top Ten best small town cultural scenes in the United States, according to a ranking by USA Today’s 10Best. This recognition highlights Marquette’s rich cultural community, where galleries, museums, festivals, and performing arts thrive alongside the natural beauty that defines the region. Residents and visitors alike enjoy […]
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$838,000 grant helps Michigan Tech become national leader in semiconductor education
Partners include Calumet Electronics, Gentex Corp., Dow, Hawk Semiconductor, intermediate school districts, charter schools, community colleges, Veterans Affairs offices and Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! Anticipated launch in spring 2024 will provide state-of-the-art learning and high-paying, high-tech career opportunities for students and workers across the U.P. HOUGHTON, Mich. — The Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) announced […]
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Calumet: Where Collaborative Economic Development Drives Michigan Prosperity
Nestled in the Keweenaw Peninsula – the northernmost area of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.) – Calumet is central to the state’s efforts to drive prosperity for all Michiganders. With locally driven initiatives and statewide support, the people of Calumet are demonstrating what it means to have an impact through economic development. The Make It in Michigan […]
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