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The Michigan Economic Development
Corporation (MEDC) is excited to announce its first annual Pure Michigan DREAMJOB 2014 summit on June 13, 2014 at Ford Field in Detroit.
This unique, invitation-only
summit will connect leading and emerging Michigan employers with skilled talent
from our state and around the world. DREAMJOB will bring together over 90
Michigan employers (so far) including Quicken Loans, General Motors, Whirlpool,
Chrysler, Bosch, Lear, Nissan, Microsoft, and many more, to meet candidates
using an innovative matchmaking format that pairs qualified candidates with an
employer’s available positions.
Fields with available opportunities include (but are not
limited to):
- Engineering
- Design
- Project Management
- Software Development
- Supply chain Management
- Finance
- Marketing
- Operations
- Sales
- And more!
The goals are simple: to help Michigan employers attract and
retain the best talent, and to connect talent to great career opportunities, by
showcasing our state’s great employers and quality of life. DREAMJOB 2014
currently has over 700 opportunities listed. Many more will be added
between now and the event. Learn about great careers in Michigan, and
about living in and experiencing all that Michigan has to offer at www.puremichigandreamjob.com.
How It Works:
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Step 1: Start by visiting www.puremichigandreamjob.com to apply for jobs and
upload your resume.
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Step 2: Explore participating
companies and position descriptions. Apply for those you are
interested in.
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Step 3: MEDC teams will work
with participating employers to review and select applicants. An
interview schedule will be sent to employers to review and approve.
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Step 4: If selected, you will
be sent an interview time(s). Travel assistance may be available.
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Step 5: DREAMJOB will take
place June 13, 2014 at Ford Field in Detroit.
- Check-in begins at 7:30
a.m.
- The morning session
begins at 9:00 a.m.
- The afternoon session
begins at 1:00 p.m.
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An evening reception
follows, starting at 5:00 p.m.
Want to share this event with your friends and family? Use #MiDREAMJOB to promote the event
to others.
Visit www.puremichigandreamjob.com
for more information, and to register and apply. Be prepared to find what
could be your Pure Michigan DREAMJOB!
For more information on Michigan career opportunities, also
visit Pure Michigan Talent Connect at www.mitalent.org.
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College students and recent
grads, did you know Detroit was just named as one of the best U.S. metros for
recent college grads looking for work? Did you know there are over 140
bars and restaurants within the one square mile area of downtown
Detroit? What else don’t you know about Detroit?
Join us
for a Live.Work.Detroit. one-day Detroit immersion experience to find out on
Friday, March 28 from 2pm to 8pm at the Garden Theater in Midtown. Meet hiring
employers, hear from young professionals who live and work in the city, and
tour the best places to live, work and play.
Registration is required, cost is $15. Registration fee includes bus transportation
and dinner. Register online here.
Live.Work.Detroit.
is a joint initiative of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and
D:hive. Each academic year through a series of events, we bring hundreds of
college students to Detroit to experience a full day of activities including an
opportunity to network with potential employers, take an experiential tour of
Detroit, and attend a cultural event. College students gain knowledge of the
exciting things happening here, and can better determine if Detroit is the
place for them after graduation.
For more information, visit Live.Work.Detroit.
For
questions, contact 313.962.4590 or info@dhivedetroit.org.
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 Michigan Shifting Gears, an
intensive career transition initiative sponsored by the Michigan Economic
Development Corporation, kicks off three new three-month cohorts on Tuesday,
April 15, 2014. Registration for the Spring 2014 session is open now through
Friday, April 4. The cohorts are taking place in Detroit and two new regions –
Kalamazoo and Gaylord.
An innovative, low-cost career
transition program sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation,
Michigan Shifting Gears is designed to help you fine-tune your skills to fit
the needs of Michigan’s small businesses and start-ups.
Prior to registration,
interested individuals are required to participate in an informational program
overview and Q&A webinar where they will have the opportunity to ask
questions about the program. Following completion of the overview,
participants will receive a link to register for the program. Anyone
interested in attending the Spring 2014 session must complete the informational
overview and Q&A session, and register no later than Friday, April 4. To
view the full webinar schedule,visit here.
There's still time to register: Final registration ($575) deadline is Midnight, Friday, April 4. Deadline will NOT be extended.
Payment plans are
available. MEDC underwrites the balance of the cost to help the state
retain and retool top talent to meet the needs of Michigan’s small businesses
and entrepreneurs. To learn more about the program, visit here.
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 Join
Ann Arbor SPARK for A2 Tech Connect on March 27 from 4:00 to
6:00pm at Kensington Court in Ann Arbor. Network with local growing technology
focused companies. From innovative start-ups to global corporations,
these businesses are looking to connect with great IT talent like you! Over
ten companies will be on hand for this event looking to fill 100 open
positions.
To register for this event, please visit here.
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Save on Everything, a direct mail and
digital marketing company, headquartered in Troy, currently has two position
openings for a Sales Representative and a Direct Mail Outside
Sales Representative.
Both
roles will be responsible for securing, maintaining and developing client
accounts, in addition to prospecting for new clients, qualifying leads and
developing relationships. Candidates need to embrace the concept of being
accountable for their own actions, be self-motivated and able to manage their
time efficiently, while demonstrating a consistent bottom line orientation and
a drive to advance and achieve. This position requires relevant industry
experience (5+ years) and only those with previous experience in a sales or
marketing role will be considered. Click on the links above to learn more about
this position and how to apply.
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Lear
Corporation in Roscommon is currently seeking a Controls Engineer and Electrician.
Controls Engineer: Candidates should
be grounded in tooling and equipment, blueprint reading, CAD and work analysis.
Exposure to capital expenditure justifications, plant layout, industrial
automation and direct labor utilization a plus. Candidates should also possess
strong verbal and written communications skills, proficiency in MS Office Suite,
and the ability to function well in a team environment. A four-year engineering
or equivalent technical degree is required, along with three to five years of
experience in PLC Programming/Controls Logix. Click here to learn more about
this position and how to apply.
Electrician:
Seeking UAW journeyman electrician with experience in the following
areas: electrical construction, electrical maintenance, test and maintain
electronic controls, troubleshooting, repairing and rebuilding electrical
equipment. Specific experience in 200-1000 ton stamping presses, robotics and
welding equipment including controls and software is preferred.
Successful candidates will exhibit skills in PLC controls, safety systems, and
regulations, robotics, basic mechanical comprehension, predictive and
preventative maintenance. Candidates possessing a master electrician license
are preferred, but not required. Click here to learn more about
this position and how to apply.
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The
Tri-County Office on Aging in Lansing is
currently seeking a Bridge Care
Coordinator.
Under
the supervision of the bridge care coordinator supervisor, bridge care coordinators
will connect individuals with community resources and medical providers through
a person centered process. Participants will be identified by hospital staff
during the discharge process, meet before discharge with follow-up visits in
the community setting for thirty days. Bridge care coordinators will maintain
communication with appropriate hospital and TCOA staff.
Requirements
include a Master’s degree in Social Work, a current Michigan Social Work
license (and in good standing), and a minimum two years of experience in
healthcare, social services, or a related field, along with clinical experience
with older adults and caregivers.
Click
here to learn more about
this position and how to apply.
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