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 As an employer, are you utilizing Pure Michigan Talent Connect? Do you work with employers who wish to learn more about Pure Michigan Talent Connect?
The Pure Michigan Talent Connect team is holding a training webinar August 28 to show users how to get the most out of using MiTalent.org.
Employer Training - August 28, 2014, 11:00 A.M. - Noon
The Employer Training webinar will include:
- Create an account
- Posting jobs on MiTalent
- Perform job maintenance
- Effective candidate searches
- Email blasts
- Report Refusal to work
Both training webinars will include an overview of additional resources on MiTalent.org and updates for new features released in the system.
Click here to register for the Employer Training webinar on August 28.
Please contact talentassist@michigan.org with questions.
Cheers,
Amy Cell
Senior Vice President, Talent Enhancement
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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 The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is becoming known for matchmaking – and we mean business.
Last month, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Detroit Regional Chamber brought together the Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors to host the Detroit Three Matchmaking Summit, a Pure Michigan Business Connect supplier summit at Cobo Center in Detroit. The event introduced the three automakers and 47 Tier 1 suppliers to Michigan vendors from across the state for pre-arranged, exclusive purchaser-supplier matchmaking engagements in an effort to spur economic and job growth in the state.
It was the largest Pure Michigan Business Connect summit to date with more than 1,000 participants from 600 companies attending 900 meetings during the day.
“This matchmaking summit gives Michigan companies opportunities with the Detroit automakers and their key suppliers that they might not otherwise have,” said MEDC President and CEO Michael A. Finney. “We encourage all of Michigan’s business community, companies that have supply needs and those that are looking for new opportunities, to join Pure Michigan Business Connect.”
The event kicked off with a panel discussion among purchasing and supply chain representatives from the automakers. There, they gave vendors tips on how to best work with the Detroit Three. Gov. Rick Snyder and Nigel Francis, MEDC automotive office senior vice president and state of Michigan auto adviser, also addressed the group.
“This summit also provided opportunities to promote the Detroit Three’s commitment to supplier diversity,” said Trevor Pawl, managing director of Pure Michigan Business Connect. “The Michigan automotive supply base is not only one of the most advanced in the world, it’s also one of the most diverse. Today, hundreds of woman-owned, veteran-owned and minority-owned businesses will have a chance to land new contracts.”
Watch an overview of the event here
The Pure Michigan Business Connect supplier summits are exclusive purchaser-supplier matchmaking engagements that provide partnership opportunities to Michigan vendors. These summits have helped contribute to more than $1.85 billion in revenue for Michigan companies, translating into approximately 9,250 jobs created across the state.
To sign up for free to access the PMBC business-to-business (B2B) network and be introduced to resources and opportunities, including pro bono and discounted services, such as legal, accounting, Web development, logistics and human resource assistance, visit www.puremichiganb2b.com.
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 About the Internship Program Development Training for Agribusiness and Manufacturing Employers:
• How can Michigan stop the outsourcing of
our young and talented individuals?
• How can your business play a part in the
cultivation of fundamental workforce skills and
attitudes for the next generation of workers?
• As your workforce begins to retire, who will replace
them?
• Tried interns in the past but didn’t get the results
you were looking for?
Amanda Dumond, director of talent initiatives at Prima
Civitas, shares her experience on the topic of hosting
high-quality internship programs and explains how this
opportunity can benefit your business, as well as your
community.
By the end of the program, you will have everything you
need to begin hosting an internship, or to tune-up an
existing internship program. You’ll have the tools to give
local students hands-on experiences and prepare them
for future careers in agribusiness or manufacturing.
Tapping into Southwest Michigan’s talent pool is easy;
join us on September 17th and talk directly with
internship coordinators from southwest Michigan’s
colleges and universities as well as workforce and
economic development leaders who can help you
explore the potential impact of internships on your to-do
list and your bottom line.
RSVP by Friday, September 12:
Ryan Soucy, 269.925.1137, ext. 1513, soucyr@swmpc.org
 A creative and diligent individual with a track record of academic and professional excellence, TD is a doctoral-level independent researcher with great communication skills and a desire to learn. TD has over seven years of experience with computational fluid dynamics of compressible flow, multiphase flow, turbulence, combustion, and aerodynamics, including expert experience with ANSYS Fluent and SolidWorks, and proven programming ability with Fortran, C, C++, and MATLAB. In addition to this unique skill set, TD also has a solid knowledge of engineering design and analysis tools, including "Design of Experiments" and "Reduced-Order Modeling." If you would like to learn more about TD, please contact the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
SP is a global automotive sustainability engineer, specializing in advanced product portfolio development. SP has created profitable new business and product opportunities by identifying challenges, implementing solutions, and cutting company costs by integrating sustainable practices and energy efficiency throughout organizations. In recognition for outstanding achievements, SP has received several awards, including the USEPA Scientific & Technological Achievement Award (STAA) and the USEPA
Climate Protection Award for developing GREEN-MAC-LCCP©. To learn more about SP, please contact the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
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The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is offering free seminars to acquaint employers with Michigan's unemployment insurance system. Topics for this year's seminars include:
- How Benefits are Charged to Employers
- How an Employer's Tax Rate is Calculated
- Working Part-Time and Collecting Benefits
- Acquisition of a Business
- How MWA Can Assist with Talent Selection
- The Appeal Process
- Refusals of Work
- Seasonal Denial Periods
- Shared Work
- Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM)
Register online at www.michigan.gov/uia for a seminar in your area!
 You are invited to be a part of the 2014 Michigan Veteran Expos, hosted by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. More than just another hiring fair, the 2014 Michigan Veteran Expos serve as one-stop shops for veterans and their families looking for information on services and resources that will set them up for success, regardless of what stage of life they are in.
The 2014 Michigan Veteran Expos will bring together employers, healthcare providers, educational institutions, counselors, and other community resources and associations that serve veterans and their families - all under one roof.
Below is a list of upcoming events, dates, and locations:
Grand Rapids Veteran Expo
September 5 & 6, 2014
Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair on September 6
DeltaPlex Arena & Conference Center
2500 Turner Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Detroit Veteran Expo
November 7 & 8, 2014
Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair on November 8
Cobo Center
1 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
Click here for more information on exhibitor and registration opportunities, and to register for the Veteran Expo events.
For more information, visit www.MichiganVeterans.com
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