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Meet the Participating Employers

See what companies are joining us for the 10th annual Return North Virtual Career Fair. Learn about their organization, view open positions, and schedule a time to connect during the week of  November 9-13, 2026.

November 9-13, 2026

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Connect with U.P based Employers

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Explore Employment Opportunities

Featured Companies

Career growth and professional opportunities for job seekers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Aspirus Health

U.P. – Wide

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit healthcare system serving communities throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin. Aspirus offers a variety of career paths for professionals looking to make a difference.

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ThermoAnalytics

Calumet, MI

ThermoAnalytics is a 100% employee-owned technology company headquartered in Calumet, Michigan. Founded in 1996, the company specializes in advanced thermal simulation software and engineering solutions that help organizations design, test, and optimize complex systems.

Chartwells Higher Ed company logo featuring pink cursive lettering and black text on a white background, representing a higher education dining and food service provider offering career opportunities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through Return North.

Chartwells

Houghton, MI

Chartwells Higher Education, a member of Compass Group USA, specializes in providing dining and hospitality services to colleges and universities across the country. Chartwells manages dining services at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, offering career opportunities in culinary, food service, hospitality, and dining operations.

ABLE Medical company logo featuring a blue gradient circular emblem and dark blue lettering on a white background, representing a medical device manufacturer offering career opportunities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through Return North.

Able Medical Devices

Marquette, MI

Able Medical Devices, part of the JM Longyear family of companies, is a medical device manufacturer headquartered in Marquette, Michigan. With a growing presence in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Able Medical offers career opportunities in advanced manufacturing, engineering, machining, and production, contributing to the region’s expanding medical technology industry.

A Wide Range of Opportunities

From advanced manufacturing and outdoor recreation to healthcare, education, and more, connect with employers who are making a difference in da U.P, eh?

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Have Questions?

Any questions about scheduling, participating employers, or accessing the event, we are here to help.

Any questions about scheduling, participating employers, or accessing the event, we are here to help.