• Humility *
• Communication
• Conflict
• Ethical Character
• Personal Judgment
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Self-Confidence
• Teamwork
• Positive Attitude
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Work Ethic

Employers can utilize these modules in a number of different ways. Here are a few ideas to get you started:  

• Share them with current employees as part of their professional development plans; 
• Incorporate the modules into new employee orientation processes
• Include a link to the modules on the "career opportunities" page of your website 

*While these modules can be completed in any order, it is recommended that the "Humility" module be completed first.  This module includes a DiSC personality profile assessment, the results of which are incorporated into all of the other modules. 

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Join other top Michigan employers, for the Wednesday, February 11, 2015 MiVirtualCareerFair from 10AM-4PM EST.  Connect with top talent from across Michigan and the globe, without having to leave your office. MiVirtualCareerFair is another great tool by Pure Michigan Talent Connect to bring together Michigan companies and jobseekers! Business in Michigan is thriving, and MiVirtualCareerFairs are the state of Michigan’s hottest new way to find talent. Since 2012 the state of Michigan has sponsored thirteen MiVirtualCareerFair events, connecting over 165 employers and 24,415 job seekers.

Why Should You Register?

• Attend a career fair without the costs associated with travel, food or lodging.
• Customize your virtual booth to match your corporate employment brand.
• Interact via instant chat with candidates and search for top talent.
• Receive in-depth, post-event reporting, including chat transcripts.

Exhibitor Rates

• Through January 15th, 2015 – $150.00 (Early Bird Registration Fee)
• January 16th, 2015 – January 29th, 2015 - $300.00 (Standard Fee)

All Exhibitor Registration Forms must be returned completed and signed by the specified deadlines.

All Exhibitor Booths must be completed by the booth building deadline: January 30th, 2015

All Exhibitors must have a minimum of 2 staff members participate in their booth through the duration of the event 10AM-4PM EST.

Employers interested in participating in the event must complete a “2015 MiVirtualCareerFair Exhibitor Registration Form” and return it to Jessica Scott, Project Coordinator with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, scottj20@michigan.org

Want to Learn More About MiVirtualCareerFairs?

Pure Michigan Talent Connect will host multiple webinar training sessions to promote MiVirtualCareerFair and show employers a demo on how to utilize the virtual environment to meet their talent needs. Employers can register here then click on the webinar session you wish to attend. 

 For additional information and questions, please contact Jessica Scott at scottj20@michigan.org.

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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is currently seeking industry partners for the 2015-2016 program year for the Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT2) program. 

MAT2 was developed in order to address two critical issues facing the manufacturing and technology industries: a widening skills gap and an aging workforce. This initiative functions similar to an apprenticeship program, where students alternate between classroom instruction and on-the-job training, gaining the necessary hands-on skills and real-world experiences for them to become a successful and productive member of the workforce. 

Learn more how your organization may benefit from MAT2 during one of our upcoming webinars: http://puremi.ch/MAT2Webinar 

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Created by students from MPowered Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan, Startup Career Fair is the only career fair on campus designed solely for startups and small businesses. The fair taps into our entrepreneurial ecosystem to bring you U-M’s best developers, designers, engineers, and business students, and companies will be able to hand-select potential recruits who are truly interested in what they do. They will also have the chance to strengthen their connections with each other in pre- and post-fair events.

This is the career fair for startups, aiming to showcase startup culture—no dress code, relaxed atmosphere, and more opportunities for organic conversation. Companies in attendance will be able to enjoy the recruiting process, meet other startup folks from around the country, and see what the University of Michigan truly has to offer when it comes to raw, entrepreneurial talent.

Deadline for Company Registration:  Monday, December 15th, 2014

Event Date/Time: Thursday, January 15th, 2014; 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Location:  University of Michigan, North Campus

For more information, and to sign up to participate, go to: http://mpowered.umich.edu/careerfair/ .

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The founding partners of the Michigan Internship Initiative, Hello West Michigan, and the Prima Civitas Foundation, have focused the initiative on connecting employers, educational institutions, and workforce development, while providing employers with the resources necessary to build a successful internship program. There are several tools and initiatives aimed at connecting interns (talent) to employers, but it is imperative that the right structure is in place to make that connection a success.

If you are an employer interested in learning more about starting an internship program, or are looking to enhance your current internship program, there are several upcoming opportunities to do so! Simply choose the session that works best with your schedule:

• January 8, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Hope College - Holland
• January 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Davenport University - Grand Rapids
• February 13, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Baker College of Muskegon - Muskegon
• March 24, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Grand Valley State University UClub - Grand Rapids
• April 21, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Hope College - Holland
• May 14, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Davenport University - Grand Rapids

Space is limited. Click here to reserve your spot.

Visit http://www.hellowestmichigan.com/Work-Here/Employer-Internship-Toolkit for more information.

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So you've posted your job opportunities on MiTalent.org. Congratulations on taking the first step to getting connected with the exceptional Michigan talent you're looking for!  But are you maximizing the full value of the Pure Michigan Talent Connect system?

The Pure Michigan Talent Connect team is holding multiple webinars this Winter 2015 to show users how to get the most out of MiTalent.org.  Join the team to learn about all of the resources available to you on the system, as well as how to get the most benefit out of the tools you're already using.

Employer Training Session Outline:

• Posting a job
• Searching for candidates
• Performing email blasts
• Maintaining your job postings
• Other available resources

Training sessions will be offered on the following dates (click on a date below to sign up for that specific session):

• Wednesday, January 7, 2015 (9:00 a.m. Employer; 10:00 a.m. Jobseeker)
• Thursday, January 22, 2015 (1:00 p.m. Employer; 2:00 p.m. Jobseeker)
• Thursday, February 5, 2015 (9:00 a.m. Employer; 10:00 a.m. Jobseeker)
• Tuesday, February 17, 2015 (1:00 p.m. Employer; 2:00 p.m. Jobseeker)
• Monday, March 2, 2015 (9:00 a.m. Employer; 10:00 a.m. Jobseeker)
• Thursday, March 19, 2015 (1:00 p.m. Employer; 2:00 p.m. Jobseeker)

If you have any questions, please contact TalentAssist@michigan.org.

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