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“There are over 60,000 jobs currently available in various industries on the Pure Michigan Talent Connect website. MiVirtualCareerFairs are another great tool connecting Michigan employers to qualified talent and providing resources for job seekers,” said Joe Quick, Manager of Talent Programs, Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “With more than 1,600 job seekers participating in the November 2013 MIVirtualCareerFair, we are excited to announce that we have four events scheduled in 2014. The first event scheduled for February 26, 2014 will be the largest event we have had to date with 29+ employers exhibiting.” For a complete list of exhibitors and more information visit, http://www.michiganvirtualcareerfair.com/
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The Social Security Administration is looking to hire veterans interested in serving the public. The SSA recognizes that individuals who have served in our armed forces are disciplined in the values that their agency values like loyalty, respect, flexibility and integrity, and they bring those positive attributes with them to the workplace.
To learn what qualifications the SSA is seeking, what positions they are looking to fill and to see if you are a good candidate, download the following information and how to apply click here. |
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Stories of Michigan's military veterans and the people dedicated to their success.
 Todd Hamilton felt secure in his job as a route driver and salesman with Interstate Brands Corporation. After working there for five years, he was shocked when the company unexpectedly closed in 2012. At the time of closing, the employees were certified for the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program.
After months of job searching, Todd realized his lack of skills and experience was limiting his opportunities. If he wanted to return to the workforce and be successful, he would need additional training. Through consultation with the TAA and Work Force Investment (WIA) Skill Managers at South Central Michigan Works! Todd enrolled in the Academy for Manufacturing Careers in the CNC certificate program.
Continue reading about Todd's success here.
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2014 Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair – Detroit, MI. Saturday - March 1, 2014
More than 50 local and national employers will be there and ready to hire! The City of Detroit is looking to hire 230 fire fighters and will share further information on how to apply with those in attendance.
Job seekers register by going here.
Workshops will be offered on Resume Writing, Social Networking for Employment Opportunities, and How to Communicate to Employers (Dress for Success and Interviewing Skills). Each workshop will have three sessions at 9:00, 10:00 & 11:00 a.m.
To register for any of the workshops, please email Jeanette Merriweather at Jeanette.merriweather2@va.gov.
Workshops: 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Hiring Fair: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
4646 John R. Street
Detroit, MI 48201
2014 Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair – Grand Rapids, MI. Thursday, March 13, 2014
Job seekers register by going here.
A workshop for veterans and other military job seekers that focuses on resume writing, tips for successfully navigating hiring fairs, military skill translation, and interviewing will start at 9:00 a.m. To register for the Hiring Our Heroes Employment Workshop, visit hohworks.eventbrite.com/
Hiring fair: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Workshop begins at 9:00 a.m.
Grand Valley National Guard Armory
1440 44th Street SW
Wyoming, MI 48509
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 The Auto & Diesel Technicians Night is being held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the Parsons-Stulen Building in Traverse City at the NMC Aero Park Campus. In its second year, the event will showcase up-and-coming student techs from Northwestern Michigan College. Other colleges and universities have been invited to send their students. Veterans in the field, employers, and techs, will also be in attendance with ample opportunity for networking.
"We REALLY want to get the word out to U.S. Veterans who have transferrable mechanical/technician type skills! There are many employers who would definitely hire a U.S. Veteran," said Michelle Socha, Business Liaison at Northwest Michigan Works!
Veterans are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Sharon Gordon, Northwest Michigan Works! Business Services: 231-922-3757.
There is also a website where Veterans can pre-register and the list of names will go to the exhibitors ahead of time. To pre-register and obtain further details, click here.
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Do you serve veterans regarding employment issues? The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has recently launched their Veterans’ Priority Resource page on workforce3one (http://veterans.workforce3one.org/).
Providing employment-related services to Veterans is one of the highest priorities of the publicly-funded workforce system. This site is designed to assist American Job Center staff, as well as State Workforce Agency staff, in providing an easy to use source of information for the Department of Labor’s veterans’ programs.
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- Saturday, March 1, 2014 Lake Orion UAW Local 5960 is teaming up with the VFW to offer an extensive overview of all veterans' benefits and will have service officers present to assist in in filing VA claims, at their office at 180 E Silverbell Rd, Lake Orion, from 9:30AM till 2PM. The class is four Saturdays in March, but attendance at all four is not mandatory. A donation of $25 is requested to cover service book, training materials, coffee etc... Contact Al by phone at 248-377-5555. See flyer for more information and to register.
- Saturday, April 12, 2014 The Southfield Veterans Commission is hosting a Veteran Informational Seminar at the Southfield Pavilion, from Noon to 4PM. Topics covered will include the VA entry system, eligibility, employment issues, burial benefits etc... See flyer for more information.
- Dr. Jennifer Darling, DC of Circle of Life Chiropractic, Inc., in Plymouth has teamed up with The Patriot Project to help give back to veterans who have served our great country. Bring your military ID and receive 50% off standard rates (immediate family and military children).
- Pure Michigan Talent Connect – a collaborative effort of the State of Michigan’s Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) - is your launch pad for new jobs, careers and talent. It is an online marketplace connecting Michigan’s job seekers and employers.
- Hero2Hired (H2H) was created to make it easy for Reserve Component service members to connect to and find jobs with military-friendly companies. H2H also offers career exploration tools, military-to-civilian skills translations, education and training resources, as well as a mobile app.
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