Career Opportunities, Networking Events & Job Fairs

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Tuesday, November 15th, 2016

Upcoming Networking Events on November 23rd

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Capital Comeback will connect former residents and students of greater Lansing with mid-Michigan’s brightest employers in a casual, contemporary networking setting on the evening of Wednesday, November 23rd at the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum. Young professionals will learn firsthand about the dynamic urban job and living opportunities right here in the reinvigorated capital region.

Former residents & students - Register Now

Employers (registration closes on Wednesday, November 16th) - Register Now


Re-Think West Michigan Networking Event

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If you're coming back to West Michigan for the Thanksgiving holiday, there's one event you can't miss. On November 23rd, 2016 several area companies and non-profit organizations are coming together to convince you that it's time to take another look at your hometown because they want you to come back. 

ReThink West Michigan is a casual, professional networking event. At this event, several West Michigan companies, with current career opportunities, will share some of the exciting initiatives and projects happening in the region.

Former residents & students - Reserve your spot now
Employers - Register Now


Tech Homecoming Networking Event in Ann Arbor

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Join Ann Arbor SPARK for a happy hour on Wednesday, November 23, from 4 to 7 p.m., in partnership with Duo Security, Tech Homecoming will be held at babo Market in downtown Ann Arbor. Tech Homecoming is the chance to mingle over drinks and appetizers and find out about hundreds of jobs in tech, software, engineering, sales, and more! Participating companies include Google, LLamasoft, TD Ameritrade, FarmLogs, Hook Logic, Disher Design, and many more!

Tech Homecoming is strategically held on Thanksgiving Eve to allow those who have relocated outside of Ann Arbor the opportunity to experience first-hand the vibrant tech ecosystem that's developed in the region.

For a full list of participating companies, additional information, to register, or submit your resume, please visit: http://annarborusa.org/Tech-Homecoming

Former residents & students - Register Now
Employers - Contact Ann Arbor SPARK


Futuramic in Warren, MI is Seeking Applicants

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Founded in 1955, Futuramic, in Warren, MI, built its reputation on a commitment to quality, on time delivery, customer service, and competitive prices. As a full-service design and build company, we specialize in taking a customer’s requirements and processing them through design, build, inspection, and installation. Customers benefit from our continuous upgrade of computers, NC machines, CMM inspection equipment, and utilization of our experience within the engineering/build processes.

Futuramic is committed to the growth, and development, of its associates. We have partnered with Macomb Community College on an apprenticeship program since 1971. This program is continuously reviewed to keep it abreast of the latest technologies. To further associate development after the apprenticeship program Futuramic set up extensive in house training courses. These are specifically designed to ensure that all of our associates are aware of recent developments and processes within the industry. These programs and courses help to create a work environment that is conducive to continuous improvement, high employee retention, and increased productivity. We are able to meet, or exceed, your expectations for quality and delivery as a result of our commitment and dedication.

To meet customer requirements, Futuramic’s highly trained associates always utilize the latest in equipment and technology. This gives us further capability to provide the very best in design, manufacturing, inspection & installation.

Featured job:  Laser Tracker Operator


Featured Jobs Across Michigan

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Jr. NOC Technician - east lansing, MI

Quality & Regulatory Manager - Ann Arbor, MI

Lead Lineworker/Meter Technician, Gladstone, MI

Executive Director - Iron River, MI

CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTANT - Lansing, MI

Certified Tech - escanaba, MI

Village Manager - Newberry, MI

Music Therapist - southfield, MI

Mortgage Loan Originator - okemos, MI

Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector - flint, mi

Maintenance Technician I - Holt, MI


Job Expo in Detroit - Wednesday, November 30th

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Detroit, Michigan – The Michigan job market is revitalized and thousands of employers are hiring in Metro Detroit cities.

Join us at the Wayne County Job Revival meet with over 50 employers ready to hire top notch candidates on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Sheraton Hotel in Romulus, Michigan.

JobFairGiant.com, producer of Detroit Job Revival has partnered with Sion Recruitment, GetHiredinDetroit.com and OneStopHiringSolutions.com to connect area employers with experienced candidates, veterans, interns, blue-collar workers, college graduates and entry-level job seekers.

Targeted career fields: Engineering, Information Technology, Skilled Trades, Manufacturing, Blue-collar Labor, Production, Industrial, General Labor, Customer Services, Retail, Management, Restaurant, Accounting, Banking, Office Support, Clerical, Seasonal, Holiday Jobs, Data Entry, Call Center, Installation, Technical, Machining, Electrical, Mortgage, Financial Planning, Insurance, Education, Truck Driving, Real Estate, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Human Services, and other career fields. Candidates should prepare to interview with recruiters onsite, bring 50 resume copies and dress for success.

The Wayne County Job Revival is “free” for all job seekers to attend, bring plenty of resumes and dress for success. Several job workshops will take place throughout the day for job seekers that need assistance finding jobs.

Workshops Include:

10:15 am – 10:30 am, How To Get The Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring

2:00 pm-2:15 pm, How To Discover Transferable Job Skills

2:15 pm-2:30 pm Mystery Shopping the New Part-time Career.

Recap: Wayne County Job Revival

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sheraton Hotel – 8000 Merriman Road, Romulus, Michigan

For information visit our website at www.detroitjobrevival.com


Wheeler Trucking is Hiring!

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Wheeler Trucking was founded in July of 2010 by President and CEO, Rex Wheeler. Rex started this company with the vision of creating employment opportunities for many people like himself who suddenly found themselves without work. Wheeler Trucking was started with one truck and trailer and a vision of becoming a leader in the auto hauling industry. Wheeler Trucking has grown over the years, added Wheeler Logistics, and now we proudly haul for the big 3 along with servicing many companies in the United States and Canada. We service all 48 of the continental United States and parts of Canada.

Why is are they successful? Wheeler Trucking is committed to successfully providing premier automotive logistics services by utilizing the best people along with state of the art equipment and best practices to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations. Wheeler Trucking is successful because of their commitment to team work. They invest in employees by providing training, safety management, and a creative working environment. They believe in serving customers with the highest level of customer service.

Wheeler is currently seeking applicants to fill the following full-time positions:

Professional OTR CDL A Drivers – Flushing, MI

Software Developer – Flushing, MI

LOADER – Detroit, MI


Xalt Energy is Hiring!

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Since its founding, XALT® Energy has been at the forefront of the search for lighter, smaller, more efficient and more powerful energy solutions. Using the brightest engineering minds in cutting-edge facilities, they help customers all over the world develop new energy storage applications and solutions based on proven lithium ion chemistry.

XALT® Energy unites viable, scalable large-format cell technology with manufacturing expertise, deep market knowledge and a wide range of strategic partners to help fuel customers’ innovations — through:

  • Cells
  • Packs
  • Complete System Solutions
  • System Support
  • Research and Development

XALT is currently seeking applicants to fill the following positions

R&D Prototype Line Technician

Maintenance Technician

Quality Engineer

Cell Development Technician

To apply, please visit: http://www.xaltenergy.com/index.php/careers.html