Naadee Development Corporation, located in Southfield, MI, is a certified woman- and minority-owned staffing and training solutions company.  They specialize in provided the best match candidates to their clients' opportunities.

Naadee is currently looking for the right candidates for two great opportunities.

• Senior Grant Writer:  In this role, you will be responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage proposals to foundation and corporate sources; research prospective grant funding sources; provide stewardship to current donors; maintain current records in database and track statistics relevant to development; and other responsibilities.
• Manufacturing Engineers:  NDC is currently looking for talent manufacturing engineers for their entry-level rotational development program.  This program prepares highly talented entry-level professionals to assume future leadership roles in fast-paced technical and/or corporate environments.   

For more information about either of these opportunities and how to apply, click the respective links provided above.

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PrimeSource Healthcare Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of on-site geriatric healthcare, specializing in on-site Audiology, Dentistry, Optometry, and Podiatry services. During the past three years, they have been experiencing double-digit growth, and the fact that many of their employees have been with the company for over ten years speaks to focus on being a great place to work. 

PrimeSource is currently looking to hire a Traveling CNA.  In this role, you will be assisting PrimeSource physicians with the delivery of various medical services; maintaining clinical records and charts; cleaning medical equipment; and other responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has exceptional customer service and communication skills; possesses a drivers license with a clean driving record; has the ability to carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; and also has a high school diploma/GED, MA, CMA, or related field or equivalent work experience.

For more information about this opportunity and how to apply, click the link above.

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Avalon & Tahoe Mfg., Inc. (located in Alma, MI) is a vertically integrated builder, meaning they make everything—pontoons, framing, furniture, and more—in their own facility. As a result, they have a much higher degree of control over the production and quality of their products than their competitors.

Avalon knows that their expert team is their biggest asset.  Everyone there is committed to making sure every piece of every boat, down to the smallest detail, is perfect.  This commitment to detail extends to their customer service team as well.  As a result, Avalon has won the National Marine Manufacturers Association CSI (Customer Service Index) award for six consecutive years from 2008-2013 for outstanding customer service, with one of the lowest incidences of warranty claim in the industry.

At Avalon, they believe that their people are the best in the industry, and because of that, the company's record of high performance doesn't surprise anyone.

Avalon is currently looking to hire a Purchasing Agent.  The ideal candidate will be proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.  They will also possess excellent organizational skills, the ability to communicate professionally, and bring at least two years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.

For more information about this opportunity and how to apply, click the link above.

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Linear Motion LLC (Thomson Aerospace ball screw company), a Meggitt company located in Saginaw, MI, designs and manufactures critical systems and components for commercial and military aircraft. The product range includes ball screws, mechanical sub-systems and electro-mechanical actuators for aircraft brake control systems, primary and secondary flight controls, missiles control actuation systems, smart munitions, naval systems and land vehicle systems.

Linear Motion is looking to fill the following opportunities:

• Contracts Administrator:  This person will be responsible for customer contracts, reporting directly to the Vice President of Sales and Marketing.  Some of the responsibilities of this role will include managing Meggitt contractual expectations as they relate to customer POs, contracts, agreements, and NDAs; owning the internal contract review process; supervise, mentor, and develop customer service group.  The ideal candidate for this position will possess advanced computer skills; 2-4 years experience in contract management; previous experience with an ERP system; excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; and previous experience with supervising direct reports.
• Safety, Health and Environmental Manager:  This person will have a leadership role in the application of all health and safety regulations, requirements, and laws.  They will be responsible for delivering strategic goals in the areas of improvements and compliance, and will report directly to the Vice President of Operations.  The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of EPS standards; minimum of three years experience in a safety position, as well as working in a manufacturing/machining environment; demonstrated leadership ability; proficiency in OSHA Industry Standards.
• Business Development Manager:  In this role, you will be responsible for delivering strategic sales goals while managing and growing the business with the OEM's and other customers in the assigned region; you will be the face to the customer, playing a significant role in supporting marketing strategies, as well as overseeing sales execution to capture current and future business opportunities.  The ideal candidate for this position will possess a degree in business or engineering discipline, seven years of relevant experience in technical sales, marketing, or sales application engineering; experience selling products and services to customers; demonstrated ability to form and maintain good customer relationships at all levels.

For more information about any of these opportunities, simply click the appropriate link provided above.

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Job seekers and Michigan employers can connect with one another through a state-sponsored virtual career fair on Wednesday, February 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pure Michigan Talent Connect's MiVirtualCareerFairs bring together Michigan employers and talent from across the state and the globe in an online, virtual environment. You can participate from the comfort of your home, the library and even from your phone! With assistance from the Michigan Works! System we have more than 30 Michigan employers in varying industries that will be featured, and the list of employers are still growing.

During MiVirtualCareerFairs, event participants can:  

• Upload, view, and search for job postings and apply directly from the site.
• Interact with other participants in the Networking Lounge.
• Explore career development resources in the Resource Lounge.
• Talk with Pure Michigan Talent Connect Staff about your job search and learn more about utilizing MiTalent.org for your job search.
• Interested in finding opportunities in the non-profit sector? The Michigan Non-profit Association will provide assistance and resources to those interested in the non-profit sector.
• Veterans can connect with staff at the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) booth to learn about veterans benefits in Michigan.
• Access archived job openings for 30 days after event. You can come back in and apply for jobs or search for specific employers to follow up with.    

Participation is free for job seekers. Click here for a list of participating employers for the February 11th, 2015 MiVirtualCareerFair. The list of employers continues to grow each day so please check back before the day of the event!
To sign up to participate in this exciting event, click here.

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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. half-day Detroit immersion experience to find out on Friday, February 27th, from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the Majestic Theater on Woodward Avenue. 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: $10 before February 13, $15 afterward. Registration fee includes bus transportation and dinner. Register online here.

Live.Work.Detroit. is a joint initiative of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Detroit Experience Factory. 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 http://www.weknowdetroit.com/lwd.  For questions, contact 313.962.4590 or hello@weknowdetroit.com.

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The Livonia Michigan Works! Service Center is excited to announce they will be hosting multiple targeted job fairs in February.  Each of these events will take place at 30246 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI. (http://www.semca.org/livonia.html)  

Upcoming events are listed below. Click each one for more event-specific details, including how to pre-register and what to bring.

• Minute Men Staffing Services:  Tuesday, February 3rd; 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• KFC:  Monday, February 9th; 12:00-2:00 p.m.
• Direct Care Worker:  Tuesday, February 10th; 12:00-2:00 p.m.

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The Pure Michigan Talent Connect team is hosting multiple webinars in 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.  Job Seeker Training Session Outline:

• How to create an effective user profile
• Performing effective job searches
• Setting up email notifications
• Editing your profile
• Other resources

Training sessions have been scheduled through March, offered on the following dates.  To register for any of these sessions, click here. 

• 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 5, 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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