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 Registration for Michigan Shifting Gears' Winter 2013 program (Cohort 13) is still open but time is short. If you, or someone you know, is an experienced professional who is: currently going through a career transition and frustrated with the job search, preparing to transition careers, re-entering the workforce after some time away, wanting to change industries, or just know there's something missing from your current career, the time to register is NOW.
Time is short: registration for the Winter 2013 session closes on Sunday, January 13. In order to register, you must first complete an informational webinar, scheduled for Sunday, January 13 at 7 pm. The webinar provides a program overview and the opportunity ask questions. Upon completion, you’ll receive a link to register online. Sign up for the webinar here.
An innovative, low-cost career transition program sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Shifting Gears is designed to help you fine-tune your skills to fit the needs of Michigan’s small businesses and start-ups. Cost of the 12-week program is $575 with payment plans available. MEDC underwrites the balance of the cost to help the state retain and retool top talent to meet the needs of Michigan’s small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Visit here to learn more about the pre-requisites for enrolling in the Michigan Shifting Gears Winter 2013 session. For more information, contact a Michigan Shifting Gears program coordinator at TalentTeam@michigan.org.
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 Mark your calendar for the next LiveWorkDetroit! event, scheduled for January 26 at the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center.
LiveWorkDetroit! showcases Detroit as the place for Michigan’s college graduates and young professionals to live and work. Detroit is one of the hottest places in the country and LiveWorkDetroit! gives participants the opportunity to see it in person and to hear it directly from employers eager to hire the best and brightest.
Register for the event on Jan. 26 for your chance to WIN a special Detroit PRIZE PACKAGE worth $100. The package will include gift certificates for local retail, dinner at a well-known Detroit eatery, and unique Detroit swag.
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Refer your friends and colleagues to register for your name to be entered multiple times. The winner will be announced at the event! To register, visit here.
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 More than 400 former Michiganders who came home for the holidays learned about opportunities to move
back for good at the December 27 MichAGAIN and Quicken Loans Detroit Employment Event. The gathering was one of eight MichAGAIN events held in 2012 for former residents interested in calling Michigan home again.
The MichAGAIN Program engages
talent around the country with ties to Michigan to encourage them to stay,
return, and/or invest in their state. Through partnerships with universities,
businesses, and economic development partners around Michigan, MichAGAIN reaches out to both young and seasoned professionals to promote opportunities to come
back home. In 2012 more than 750 participants joined more than 40 employers ranging from Aernnova Engineering US to Quicken Loans, and 20 economic development and university partners in places from Austin, TX to Washington, DC.
Upcoming MichAGAIN events include:
March 9: 6-9 p.m. Austin, TX (Sullivan’s Steakhouse)
April 5: 6-9 p.m. Atlanta, GA
May 17 or 18: 6-9 p.m. New York, NY
June 29: 6-9 p.m. Washington, DC
Mid-July Northern California
September 20: Chicago, IL
October 18: Denver, CO or Seattle, WA
Stay tuned for more information by visiting here. We want you back!
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AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGER
Agricultural Business Managers oversee business operations of a farm by providing leadership and organization for the farming production. From accounting and bookkeeping to contacting creditors, selecting seeds for the planting season and buying new farming equipment, it is their responsibility to ensure that the production and distribution of produce, grain or livestock abides by government and environmental regulations at the best rate of profit. Read more.
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MECHANICAL ENGINEER
The resurgence of Michigan’s manufacturing industry highlights the need for additional engineers in the workforce. Since Michigan has more mechanical engineer jobs than any other engineering discipline, this occupation offers more job prospects than other engineering specialties, such as electrical, civil, industrial, or chemical. Read more.
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Haworth - Haworth in Big Rapids is now HIRING team member manufacturers (assemblers) and various machine operators. To learn more, join Haworth on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 to speak with representatives and learn more about the available positions.
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Michigan Works! West Central
14330 Northland Drive
Big Rapids, MI
Macomb County - On January 31, Macomb County is having a "Hired In Michigan" career expo. More than 50 companies will be onsite with 900 positions available in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb County. Visit here to learn more.
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