Shinola is a rapidly expanding company located in the New Center neighborhood of Detroit. The company proudly make watches, leather goods, bicycles, and more—and they are excited to be recruiting new team members interested in helping the company grow. Ideal candidates are positive and energetic self-motivated and patient, detail-oriented and eager to learn new skills, team-oriented and collaborative, and appreciate diversity in a working environment. Shinola offers exceptional career paths and benefits, including full medical, dental and vision coverage, company paid short and long-term disability insurance, company paid life insurance, employee assistance programs as well as a competitive 401k retirement plan, and more.

Shinola will be holding a career fair event on Thursday, January 30 in their search for individuals to join their growing team. If you are interested in being considered for the event, please submit a resume to jobsearch@detempsol.org with the word "Shinola" in the subject line. Individuals will be contacted if they are selected to participate in the career fair.

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College students and recent grads: It's a new day in Detroit. One filled with high-tech startups, cutting-edge medical researchers, fashion trendsetters, unrivaled restaurants, world-renowned museums and affordable places to live.

Join us for a LiveWorkDetroit! one-day Detroit immersion experience on Friday, Feb. 7 from 2pm to 8pm at the Westin-Book Cadillac. Meet hiring employers, tour Ford Field and the best places to live, work and play.

Registration is required: $10 before Jan. 31, $15 afterward. Registration fee includes bus transportation and dinner. Register online here.

LiveWorkDetroit! is a joint initiative of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and D:hive. Each academic year through a series of events, we bring hundreds of college students to Detroit to experience a full day of activities including an opportunity to network with potential employers, take an experiential tour of Detroit, and attend a cultural event. College students gain knowledge of the exciting things happening here, and can better determine if Detroit is the place for them after graduation.

For questions, contact 313.962.4590 or info@dhivedetroit.org.

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Rockwell Medical, a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company, is currently seeking a Sr. Scientist/Manager at its Wixom facilities. This position will be responsible for the coordination of stability testing at contract manufacturing laboratories, while also ensuring that all development activities are in compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field, with five+ years of experience in product development with the pharmaceutical industry. Candidates should also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an understanding of the drug development process and regulatory requirements for the development process and manufacturing.

Click here to learn more about this position and how to apply.

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Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium (MW!NC) is proud to announce that we have partnered with the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) to bring its Lumber Inspector Training to the State of Michigan. The lumber inspector is a hard-to-fill position in the lumber business as this training is typically only available through NHLA, located in Memphis, TN. This partnership has paved the way for MW!NC to host the Lumber Inspector Training in Frederic, Michigan. The classes will being on March 10 and graduation will be May 15. The classes run Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and will be in the Frederic Township Hall.

The cost for the school is $2,604 plus up to $200 in additional fees. Training slots are limited and the deadline to register and submit payment in full will be February 10. The school is officially approved by the Veteran’s Administration to administer GI Bill benefits. You can learn more about the school and the training at www.nhla.com.

This training opportunity is a win-win situation for both Michigan businesses and talent. If you are interested in attending the school please contact Carmen Cook, CBSP at Grayling County Michigan Works! Office, 4595 Salling Drive, Grayling, MI 49738 or at cookc@nemcworks.org for more information and the school application. 

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Universal Marketing Group (UMG) is an industry leading call center. As the company is undergoing expansion in the Ann Arbor area, there is a significant demand for both full-time and part-time Sales Representatives, who will be responsible for receiving phone calls, placing orders for multiple products, cross-selling, and remaining knowledgeable of the products and services being offered. This position is great for college students and retirees. Customer service, call center, and sales experience are preferred, but not required.

Click here to learn more about the position and how to apply.

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