Career Jump Start Newsletter - 01/20/2015

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january 20, 2015

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Applications Open for 2015 MAT² Program: Apply Today

Entering today’s high-tech job market is difficult. As a high school or college graduate, you’re at a disadvantage, competing with more experienced career professionals. But with the Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT2) program, you’re hired on the first day!

MAT2 matches your career goals with the needs of industry partners to produce a pipeline of educated and highly qualified technical employees. During the three-year program, you’ll alternate between classrooms, labs and your work site, gaining hands-on, marketable skills

MAT2 provides you with:

College tuition paid for by the employer
On-the-job training with pay
An associate degree in a high-tech, in-demand field
Job placement upon successful completion of the program

To learn more about how MAT2 can help spring you towards success for your future career in advanced manufacturing or technology, please visit www.mitalent.org/mat2. Applications are now being accepted. The next application deadline is February 15, 2015. Individuals may still apply after the application deadline. However, applicants increase their chances of being matched with an employer the earlier they submit their application materials.

Interested in having a Career Liaison speak to your students and parents about MAT2? Please contact CareerLiaison@michigan.org today.

Questions? Please contact MAT2@michigan.org.

Michigan Construction Career Days

Careers in Skilled Trade Occupations

The Michigan Credit Union League recently released its "Career and Technical Training for Skilled Trade Occupations in Michigan" guide. This guide is available to the public and includes information on occupational descriptions, job summaries, wages, and education and training requirements for high-demand skilled trade positions throughout Michigan. Click here to view the Career and Technical Training for Skilled Trade Occupations guide.

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