Finding their way home: The Opportunity to Return North
February 23, 2026
Return North’s virtual career fair links talented professionals with UP employers—helping retain talent and strengthen Michigan’s Upper Peninsula workforce.
MTEC SmartZone Concludes Successful Return North Career Fair
November 22, 2025
The 9th Annual Return North Career Fair saw its biggest turnout yet, connecting over 100 job seekers with 23 U.P. employers across the U.P. While the fair has wrapped up, Return North continues year-round initiatives to connect individuals looking to “find their way home” with career opportunities. Read more on what’s next.
Return North 2025 TV Commercial!
The commercial highlights the benefits in choosing to build your career right here in the U.P. From meaningful work to an unbeatable quality of life, Return North is helping talent “find their way home.” Check out the video and feel inspired by what’s possible in the place we love most!
Return North: Finding a way back home
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7th Annual Return North Professional Career Fair
MTEC SmartZone and partners host their annual Upper Peninsula-wide Career Fair aimed at attracting alumni, former residents, and friends of the U.P. to the region. Houghton, Mich., September 1, 2023 – Mark your calendars for the eagerly anticipated 7th annual Return...
6th Annual Return North Professional Career Fair Scheduled for November 10, 2022
uN MTEC SmartZone and partners host an Upper Peninsula-wide Career Fair aimed at attracting alumni, former residents, and friends of the U.P. back to the region. Houghton, Mich., September 13, 2022 –MTEC SmartZone is gearing up to host the 6th annual Return North...
BACK TO MICHIGAN WINS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
January 4, 2021 – Back To Michigan, a state-wide talent attraction event series was awarded a Silver and Bronze ranking by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) at the Council’s 2021 annual conference. Spearheaded by Hello West...
Return North: The Journey of Job Hunting in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Return North is a trusted, collaborative equal employment opportunity by MTEC & Innovate MQT SmartZones and the Sault Ste. Marie EDC
Return North video released!
MTEC SmartZone, in cooperation with Innovate Marquette SmartZone and Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation is pleased to share our 30-second video: "Find your way Home, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula". Take a look: https://youtu.be/WF4E_YVFNQ4 Return North,...
Return North – Update on TV 6 Morning News
Kristin Johnson of Innovate Marquette SmartZone was able to share and discuss this May's Return North event on TV 6 of Marquette Michigan on Wednesday morning. To view the video click HERE
May Event Mention in Keweenaw Report
Our friends at www.KeweenawReport.com spoke with Jason Mack from MTEC SmartZone about the recent announcement of our May 20th Return North event. You can read the full story by visiting: http://www.keweenawreport.com/featured/return-north-sets-rare-spring-date/
