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October 11, 2013

Amy Cell

D:hive will host a LiveWorkDetroit! event on October 19 at Ford Field  to connect companies with over 200 top students and recent graduates from colleges around the state and Midwest. Employers will be given a high top table at the event where they can connect with students and share information on opportunities available within their company. Parking, refreshments and table top signage are included. Any company in Metro-Detroit looking to hire interns or recent college graduates is welcome to attend.

Free registration: https://lwdemployerregistration.eventbrite.com/

More details: www.dhivedetroit.org/liveworkdetroit

Cheers,

Amy Cell

Senior Vice President, Talent Enhancement

Michigan Economic Development Corporation


Hire Top Talent

An experienced consultant and business advisor for clients across commercial, government and non-profit sectors. JC is currently seeking a role focused on driving strategy development, improving operations, and connecting business and government partners. JC is currently a senior manager with one of the big four consulting firms, where he recently served as the chief of staff for a $1.4bn, 6,700 person business unit. In this role, JC was responsible for managing the execution of the firm’s strategy and executive committee priorities. JC has led consulting projects across multiple commercial industries and federal government cabinet level agencies, focusing on strategy, business transformation and performance management. JC also co-led the firm’s innovation fellows program and internal think tank. JC’s other experiences include representing clients at the World Economic Forum, serving as a director of a national non-profit, and serving as a faculty member on two international delegations. After a decade on the east coast, he’s ready to move back to Michigan to be part of the economic transformation and innovation shaping Michigan's future. JC is a graduate of Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government with a master’s degree in public policy and a proud alum of Central Michigan University. To learn more about JC, please contact the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.


Hire Veterans

The Michigan Values Veterans Conference is scheduled on Friday, November 1, 2013 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the KVCC-Groves Center, located at 7107 Elm Valley Drive in Kalamazoo.

The one-day conference is a free event offered to local businesses. It intends to introduce participants to leaders from local companies that already have strong programs in place and learn how to translate veteran job experience to match current hiring needs, obtain resources for accessing able veterans and access programs that offer assistance in training new employees or offsetting payroll expenses. 

Event flyer

http://www.michiganworkskalamazoo.org/MV2-Kalamazoo%20Conference%20Flyer.pdf

Media article

http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2013/10/michigan_values_veterans_nov_1.html 

Event registration

https://mv2nov2013.eventbrite.com/

Operation Vet Connect 2013

Operation Vet Connection - Annual Veteran’s Week Job & Resource Fairs

November 4-8

Download the event flyer.

Employers seeking to recruit our returning and recently separated “Hometown Heroes,” who can help your company to reduce turnover cost and enhance your corporate image. Here is your opportunity! This unique talent pool of Honorable, Experienced, & Highly Skilled veterans will display their talents during this event. There is no veteran or employer registration cost associated with this event. Remember, “Your best bet…Hire a Vet!”

Download the registration form. Deadline for employer registration is October 31.


Upwardly Global to Host Business Revitalization Breakfast

Upwardly Global

Global Detroit and other organizations in Michigan have been working with Upwardly Global, whose program aims to eliminate employment barriers for skilled immigrants and promote change of inefficient labor markets. Upwardly Global has developed best practices and resources to recruit and hire work-authorized skilled immigrants, leading to more effective and inclusive hiring practices and policies. We are looking for proactive decision-makers to be a part of this discussion and to have access to information about how to connect with the global talent needed to fill skills gaps positions and grow your business. From engineers to healthcare professionals and everything in-between, there is a hidden talent pool that is waiting to be tapped. Upwardly Global and partners look forward to working together to revitalize Southeast Michigan’s economy. Upwardly Global will be hosting a Business Revitalization Breakfast on October 30 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Detroit Regional Chamber. Click here to RSVP, or contact Abby Goldberg at abby@upwardlyglobal.org for more information.


University of Michigan Engineering Graduate Symposium

Michigan EGS

On Friday, November 15, the University of Michigan will host the 8th annual Engineering Graduate Symposium (EGS), an exciting gathering of current engineering graduate students, faculty members, prospective graduate students and industry partners.

The EGS will allow you to meet talented graduate students, faculty members, and other industry sponsors in a relaxed atmosphere. Sponsors will have unique opportunities to interact in various ways, including information booths that are located near the posters that best represent your company's interest, by providing a keynote speaker, by attending the coffee hours to mingle with students and faculty in a non-research setting and by publishing an ad in the book of abstracts.  All sponsors will also have their logo featured on the EGS website for a full year.

Please contact SymposiumSponsors@umich.edu for a sponsorship packet, as well as with any questions you and your organization may have.


2013 Manufacturing Talent Summit

Manufacturing Talent Summit

Accelerate your company’s talent strategy and get the tools to begin “Manufacturing a Career-Ready Generation.” This is a must-attend day for all manufacturing talent stakeholders!

• Manufacturers

• Non-profits

• School administrators

• Educators

• Local agencies

• Talent experts

Thursday, October 24

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center

219 S Harrison Road, East Lansing

Register online, or click here to view the event flyer.


2013 ReGenerate Technology Conference-November 7

The ReGenerate Technology Conference is an opportunity for the community to see the latest technology from leading vendors, learn from informative keynote speakers and connect with peers as you learn the keys to increase your presence in the marketplace through the effective use of social media and online marketing. Admission to ReGenerate is $25 per person and is an effective and affordable means to bring together technology providers that want to demonstrate the latest technology solutions with attendees who wish to broaden their knowledge and network with colleagues.

Attendees and exhibitors have an opportunity to:

·         Interact...with technology innovators, vendors and exhibitors.

·         Learn...about the latest technologies and services from national-level speakers, vendors and peers.

·         Explore...the latest offerings in digital technologies for business and personal use.

·         Network...and learn together with fellow businesspersons.

Click here to register online today!


Sign Up Today for November 13 MiVirtualCareerFair

Looking for ways to connect with thousands of well-qualified job seekers in Michigan?

Reserve your booth today for November’s MiVirtualCareerFair to experience the following benefits:

  • Position your company as an innovative and environment-friendly employer.
  • Attend a career fair without the costs associated with travel, food or lodging.
  • Customize your virtual booth to match your corporate employment brand.
  • Receive in-depth, post-event reporting, including chat transcripts. 

The LAST MiVirtualCareerFair of 2013 will take place on Wednesday, November 13 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you are interested in participating in this event, you must register by filling out the November Exhibitor Form.

It’s as easy as 1-2-3 for employers to exhibit: 

1. Register by November 1 by filling out the November Exhibitor Form and submitting a completed copy to Andrew Belanger at belangera2@michigan.org. Be sure to ask about discounts for participating in multiple events!

2. Design your virtual booth and display active job openings by using the user-friendly “Booth Builder” before the virtual event.

3. Provide two company representatives for the entire duration of the event – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – to answer job seeker questions and accept job applications. You will have access to all job seeker resumes and profiles, and transcripts of your interactions, for 30 days following the event.

For more information, please contact Andrew Belanger at belangera2@michigan.org.


Apply Now for MPowered Start-up Career Fair

This is a career fair exclusive to start-ups. Student attendees range from undergraduate to graduate students from all colleges across the University of Michigan. Registration cost is a one-time fee that covers a table at the fair, food and attendance to the surprise day-of events which will be announced leading up to the fair. Early Bird Registration (through November 1) is $200. Get all the information here.


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