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):

• 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)

To sign up for any of these sessions, click here.

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

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Join other top Michigan employers, for the Wednesday, February 11, 2015 MiVirtualCareerFairfrom 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 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 29th, 2015

All Exhibitors must have a minimum of 2 staff members participate in their booth through the duration of the event 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 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 next Live.Work.Detroit (LWD) event will take place on Friday, February 27th, and we're looking for employers from Southeast Michigan to network with attendees.

LWD is a joint initiative of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Detroit Experience Factory, with the purpose to retain and attract college graduates to Detroit by promoting Detroit as a great place to live, work, and play. Since its inception in 2011, LWD has brought over 4,000 college students to Detroit over a series of events to experience firsthand the employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, cultural attractions, and other sights of Detroit. Through these efforts, we aim to positively impact the number of college graduates who stay in Michigan.

The employer networking segment from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on February 27 is an opportunity for employers to connect with soon-to-be graduates and recent graduates from undergraduate programs, graduate programs and community colleges.

Event Details:

• Friday, February 27, 2015 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
• Majestic Theater, 4120 Woodward Avenue, Detroit.   
• Registration fee is $50.

To register as an employer, click here.

For more details, visit http://www.weknowdetroit.com/lwd

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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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We've got talent, yes we do!  Here aretwo exceptional individuals looking to bring value to a great company or organization.  If either of these individuals might be a great fit with your organization, send an email to piercer2@michigan.org to learn more.  Make sure to specify in your email who you are inquiring about.

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S.S. is seeking work as an IT Systems Engineer.  His primary work focus in recent years has been UNIX and Storage.  S.S. describes himself as curious, always eager to learn new things.  Others describe him as resourceful and clever, willing to teach and mentor, someone who can be relied on to get things done. S.S. has strong problem-solving skills, and really enjoys that type of work.

S.S. has experience working with several nationally and internationally known companies.  In recent years, he has either been employed directly or as a consultant by Walt Disney Company, IBM, Abbott Labs and Herman Miller.   

S.S. is well liked by both his peers and his supervisors.  He readily disseminates information to others.  He has an easy to understand style of communication which allows him to explain technical issues to non-technical users so that they understand them without feeling like they are being talked down too. 

In addition to his strong skillsets, experience, and passion, S.S. is also a graduate of the Michigan Shifting Gears career-transition program, meaning he is ready to be successful not only in the larger corporate settings, but also in small business opportunities.

Technical Summary

• Scripting Languages:  Perl, Korn, Bash
• Operating Systems:  Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, Windows, Red Hat Linux
• Software:  Netbackup, NDMP, RMAN, Veritas Volume Manager, Veritas Cluster Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, HP Service Guard
• Hardware:  Sun, IBM and HP servers; NetApp Nearstore arrays, EMC VTLs, Storage Tek ATL's and Tape drives, Cisco SAN Switches, Fiber Channel, SCSI
• Network:  Ethernet, TCP/IP, SSH, FTP, Telnet, SMTP, NFS, NIS, LDAP

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P.E. is a highly experienced Project Manager/Business Analyst and Database Developer. He is seeking a position in a mission-driven organization that provides creative opportunities to develop IT solutions to meet business goals, while enhancing the common good. He has experience with MS-Access, SQL server 2008, MySQL, and Oracle 10g. He also has experience with the following languages: SQL, JCL, VBA, XML, J2EE, Visual Basic, and IBM Websphere. 

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