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- Connect to top Michigan employers in a variety of industries at Sept. 26 MiVirtualCareerFair
- Pure Michigan Opportunity: Great Lakes Bay
- Learn CNC machining at Mott Community College Livingston Center
- In demand: Engineers, sales, programmers and more
- News for vets
- Job fairs
- Jobs in the news
Looking for a challenging, in-demand job in Michigan? Looking for an innovative way to connect to great Michigan companies and business leaders across the state for job opportunities? Business in Michigan is thriving, and MiVirtualCareerFair is the State of Michigan’s hottest new way to find exciting jobs. MiVirtualCareerFair is an online career event where job seekers and employers can interact with each other in a live, 3-D virtual environment. Register for MiVirtualCareerFair to connect to top Michigan employers in a variety of industries.
MiVirtualCareerFair provides the opportunity for:
- Live conversations between recruiters and candidates via instant chat and/or webcam.
- The uploading and submission of candidate resumes for various job listings.
- Interaction with fellow attendees in the Networking Lounge.
- Viewing of informational videos in the Auditorium.
- Integration with Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn: search for connections and update your status within the event.
Scheduled for September 26 from 10am to 4pm, MIVirtualCareerFair will include these participating employers:
- Auto-Owners Insurance
- Caelum Research Corporation
- Citadel Systems
- Dart Container Corporation
- DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc.
- Dow Corning
- Linn Products, Inc.
- MSU Federal Credit Union
- New York Life
- Office Max
- Pure Michigan Talent Connect
- Quicken Loans
- Rainbow Rehabilitation Center
- SecurAlarm Systems, Inc.
- State of Michigan
- TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants
- TechSmith Corporation
- WorkForce Software
To learn more about MiVirtualCareerFair, visit here. To register, visit here.
Pure Michigan Opportunity is a statewide program that utilizes a regional approach to connect talented job seekers including college students, seasoned pros and young professionals with Michigan employers. In addition to the career networking opportunity, participants engage in facility and area tours, and discover exciting places to live, work and play.
Friday, September 28, 2012, Freeland, Mich.
Home to innovative companies, cutting-edge entrepreneurs, and hundreds of new job opportunities, Michigan’s Great Lakes Region has much to offer college seniors, alumni, interns and seasoned professionals.
Join your peers and take some time to explore the best places to live, work and play by attending Pure Michigan Opportunity—Great Lakes Bay.
Register by September 19 for a chance to WIN an Apple iPad!
Check out this video from Pure Michigan Opportunity: Muskegon held in April. 
If you're looking for a career that requires high tech skills and provides good pay with the promise of plenty of job opportunities, consider a career as a CNC machinist.
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) is a process for machining metal and plastic products using a computer program. The machines, typically a lathe or mill, are controlled by a computer.
Demand for CNC machinists in Michigan is significant; recently there were 250 CNC Machinist job postings on the Michigan Talent Bank career portal. Wages run from $12.00/hour for entry level workers to $26.00/hour for those with experience.
The Mott Community College Livingston Center is offering the 160-hour CNC Machining Program beginning Sept. 17. The program takes place Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.
The program costs $2,800 which includes books and materials. You may qualify for a scholarship through the Michigan Works! Livingston Center, based on program requirements. Contact the Center at 517-546-7450 to determine your eligibility for funding.
Detroit Stoker Company, a leading supplier of stokers and related combustion equipment for the production of steam used in heating, industrial processing and electric power generation around the world, has openings for staff engineer, sales (proposal) engineer, and aftermarket sales representative in Monroe, MI. If interested, please contact RECRUITER@DETROITSTOKER.COM.
Goodwill Industries CMH has openings for network administrator (Battle Creek) and assistant store manager (Lansing). If interested, please contact AKARR@GOODWILLCMH.ORG.
Since 1997, Synectics Media in Royal Oak has provided businesses and organizations of all types with a competitive edge. Synectics Media is looking for programmer, assistant project manager, and graphic designer. If interested, please contact SSTANTON@SYNECTICSMEDIA.COM.
Detroit Stoker Company, a leading supplier of stokers and related combustion equipment for the production of steam used in heating, industrial processing and electric power generation around the world, has openings for staff engineer, sales (proposal) engineer, and aftermarket sales representative in Monroe, MI. If interested, please contact RECRUITER@DETROITSTOKER.COM.
Goodwill Industries CMH has openings for network administrator (Battle Creek) and assistant store manager (Lansing). If interested, please contact AKARR@GOODWILLCMH.ORG.
Since 1997, Synectics Media in Royal Oak has provided businesses and organizations of all types with a competitive edge. Synectics Media is looking for programmer, assistant project manager, and graphic designer. If interested, please contact SSTANTON@SYNECTICSMEDIA.COM.
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Veterans Summit - FREE event for veterans and family
Do you know that you have certain civil rights that are exclusive to you?
Come hear about those special rights from U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade, who will take center stage as the keynote speaker at noon, Thursday, Sept. 13 at the 3rd Annual Veterans' Summit at Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center, Livonia.
McQuade will talk about your employment rights, your financial protections during and after deployment, voting rights and a review of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Michigan Veterans on Facebook
Check out the Facebook page of the Michigan Veterans' Services Division. It's filled with information for veterans and vet-friendly businesses on available state and federal services, employment assistance, benefits and more. Visit here and click "like."
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Veteran Connect newsletter now available
Sign up to receive Veteran Connect, a new bi-weekly newsletter with valuable information on jobs, training programs, educational opportunities and other resources and services specifically for veterans. Visit here to subscribe.
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