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In response to the increasing demand for information technology (IT) jobs, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is partnering with “IT in the D” and Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan to provide funding for training and certification for entry level IT positions in Flint, including help-desk services, typically gateway employment for career advancement in the field.
“This is an opportunity for job candidates to get in at the ground level of an exciting profession that is expanding with the promise of a rewarding career,” said Cynthia Richardson, director, talent attraction and resources, Michigan Economic Development Corporation…
“By providing minimal or no-cost training, the field is immediately accessible to job seekers while promoting Flint as an attractive market for new IT jobs,” she said. “Serving as a catalyst for IT education and increasing the supply of qualified IT job-seekers clearly demonstrates the state’s commitment to foster a positive business and job-creation environment in Mid-Michigan.”
Through its partnership with MEDC and Goodwill Industries, “IT in the D” is expanding to Flint with the aim of eventually a statewide presence. Local partners include GST Michigan Works! And Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce.
“IT in the D,” a nonprofit established in 2001 as a networking group for IT professionals in Detroit, aims to provide a roadmap for training, certifications, job searches and career counseling. The Detroit chapter has 5,000 members.
IT-training funds, which come from a Goodwill Industries grant, cover costs for online courses through Career Academy and all or partial accreditation fee for 15 candidates. Deadline to apply is May 5, 2017. Registration is available through Goodwill Industries of Michigan by calling (810) 762-9960.
 About: Coyote, a UPS company, is a leading third-party logistics provider
fiercely dedicated to delivering unprecedented customer service. No Excuses.
In 2006, Coyote was founded to
be a company where people could be happy at work and feel like they belonged to
something bigger than themselves. This vibrant and unique culture has catapulted
Coyote to a pack of more than 2,000 employees in offices across North America.
At Coyote, we share in each other’s success. We take care of each other,
because everyone matters. From the very first day, these values are ingrained
in every Coyote.
Website: www.coyote.com
Location: 777
E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Suite 200 Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Open positions:
National Account Manager Sales Trainee
Driver Services Representative
Desktop Support Analyst
To see a full list of Coyote’s open career opportunities, www.coyote.com/careers
Additional information: Coyote
offers on-site training and ongoing career development; competitive pay; a
comprehensive benefits package; a 401(k) plan; casual dress; and an
entrepreneurial, vibrant, motivating, familial, and fun culture.
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.coyote.com/careers.
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 In today’s job market, a degree and good grades won’t
suffice. Soft skills are essential to all careers and employers are in constant
need of these. Soft skills are personal attributes that enable someone to plug
right into a company and harmoniously interact with other people. Recruiters
are looking to hire and retain talent. But the issue that they face is keeping
skilled workers because they lack the basic soft skills needed to be a valuable
employee. As a job seeker, you want to make sure that you are prepared to be
successful beyond the hiring date.
Pure Michigan Talent Connect offers a free soft skill
training program as a resource to help you. The goals of this Lifelong Soft Skills eLearning series is to raise awareness among students,
job seekers, and incumbent workers about key skills needed for workplace
success. It encourages and suggests attributes that employers are looking for,
and is not intended to address employer practices or labor management
relations.
The program offers 14 video training options in four areas,
including:
· Communication
· Critical Thinking
· Collaboration
· Creativity
“Your previous work experience or technical skills may land
you the interview.” said Director of Talent Attraction and Resources, Cynthia
Richardson. “But if you lack the soft skills employers need, it could be the
deal-breaker between getting the job or not. Being able to provide the
interviewer or hiring manager examples of your previous work or school projects
that demonstrate teamwork, communication, and time management are just a few of
the key soft skills employers look for.”
The eLearning Soft Skills Program
provide extensive training on things that are learned outside of the classroom.
If you’re looking for a way to stand out from other candidates and you would
like to learn more about the program, visit mitalent.org.
LaTya Jefferson is a Talent Team intern with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, working to develop content for our external and internal newsletters, highlighting success stories, programs, and resources for business attraction.
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 About:
Are you looking for a
job in the lawn care industry? What
about a career? At Lush Lawn the
sky is the limit! With a growing company, new positions and opportunities for
advancement are becoming available regularly. We offer a variety of great
employment opportunities that are a perfect fit for many different kinds of
people. If you’re caring, friendly, and interested in delivering extraordinary
services to our customers, we likely have a position that would suit your
talents. Some of the positions that we staff include (but are not limited to);
lawn technicians, tree technicians, office personnel and lawn consultants both
residential and commercial services. We also have a growing number of
management positions within the company. Lush Lawn isn’t just a place where you
can come to work, it’s also a place where you can build a career.
Locations:
Corporate
Office & Rochester Branch: 2153 Avon
Industrial Drive, Rochester Hills, Mi 48309
Grand Blanc Branch 8250 Embury Rd., Grand
Blanc, MI 48439
Brighton Branch 1300 Rickett Rd., Brighton, MI
48116
Open positions:
How
to Apply: online at http://lushlawn.net/why-choose-us
or employment@lushlawn.net or Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive wage with bonus
- On-the-job training programs
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- 401k with matching, paid vacation & PTO
- Management training seminars
- Family and holiday events
- Free lawn care service
- Plus, win tickets to sporting events and DTE Energy music theater concerts
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The Michigan Nonprofit Association AmeriCorps VISTA Program
is a cohort of 32 VISTAs (Volunteers In Service To America) who serve
throughout the state of Michigan in a national service role and focus on
eliminating poverty within the areas of education and economic opportunity. The
MNA VISTA Program is seeking to fill up to 32 positions to serve on a full-time
basis for one year, from August 8, 2017 to August 7, 2018. We
are seeking candidates to serve at the following host sites:
- Adoption Option, Inc. (Midland)
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Alma College (Alma)
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Alcona Community Schools (Alpena)
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Alternatives for Girls (Detroit)
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Battle Creek College Access Network (Battle
Creek)
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Capital Area College Access Network (Lansing)
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Carson City-Crystal Schools (Carson City)
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Char-Em United Way (Petoskey)
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Communities in Schools of Michigan (Lansing)
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Davenport University (Grand Rapids)
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Delta College (University City)
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Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD (Sault Ste Marie)
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Ferris State University (Big Rapids)
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Ferris State University (Grand Rapids)
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Heart of West Michigan United Way (Grand
Rapids)
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Lenawee Community Foundation (Tecumseh)
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Oakland University (Pontiac)
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Read Muskegon (Muskegon)
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School-to-Career Progressions (Grand Rapids)
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St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce (St. Ignace)
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The ROCK Center for Youth Development (Midland)
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University of Michigan College of Pharmacy (Ann Arbor)
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University of Michigan Flint (Flint)
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Urban Neighborhood Initiatives Detroit (Detroit)
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Washtenaw Literacy (Ypsilanti)
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Wayne County College Access Network, SEMCA (Taylor)
AmeriCorps VISTA members serve their communities in a
variety of ways and can expect to participate in the following activities:
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Volunteer Recruitment
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Volunteer Management
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Resource Development
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Grant Writing
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Fundraising
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Community Partnership Building
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Volunteer Training
AmeriCorps VISTA service also comes with great
benefits, including a living stipend, student loan forbearance or deferment,
health coverage, vacation time, professional development, and more!
Positions must be filled by June 16th, so apply today at http://bit.ly/VISTA2017-2018
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 On April 13, 2017, Ann Arbor SPARK
conducted an exclusive career networking event at Michigan Technological
University in Houghton. It was marketed
as an informal career networking event in an effort to replace the typical
career fair approach with a more personalized, relaxed environment where
students are comfortable having detailed conversations with participating
employers which included GM, Nexient, Rhetech, Zeiss and Southwest Research
Institute.
The networking event was planned
around MTU’s annual Design Expo in an effort to target Engineering and IT
students for the high demand in the Ann Arbor area. The Design Expo highlights hands-on,
discovery based learning at Michigan Tech.
More than 1000 students in Enterprise and
Senior Design teams showcased their work and competed for awards. A panel
of judges, made up of distinguished corporate representatives and Michigan
Tech staff and faculty members, critiqued the projects. Many team projects
are sponsored by industry, which allows students to gain valuable
experience through competition at Design Expo, as well as direct exposure
to real industrial problems.
How were students selected for the
networking event?
Some participating employers were
judges and invited students that appeared to be of interest. Several projects were highlighted in
different breakout sessions where students presented on their project. Engineering and IT presenters were approached
and invited to the event, including all members of their team.
During the Design Expo event,
students would present their project to visitors of their display and answer
questions. Ann Arbor employers provided students they were interested in a
special invitation to the networking event encouraging them to attend.
The networking event
The networking event was held at
the Downtowner Lounge, a popular location for MTU students. Fortunately it was an unusually pleasant day
so many of the participants networked on the deck outdoors. Approximately 75 students attended and the employer
feedback was immediately positive. The casual environment allowed students to
learn more about the attending employers and about their job opportunities.
Employers had the opportunity to learn more about the students they selected to
attend, something that does not happen naturally at a career fair structured
event.
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