Michigan Virtual Career Fair -- This Wednesday, 2/11!

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WDA Workforce Development Agency
Job Connect Newsletter

February 9, 2015

Don't forget to register for the MiVirtualCareerFair -- this Wednesday, February 11th, 2015!

Michigan Virtual Career Fair

Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with Michigan employers during the Michigan Virtual Career Fair happening this Wednesday, February 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! 

Pure Michigan Talent Connect's MiVirtualCareerFairs bring together Michigan employers and talent from across the state and the globe in an online, virtual environment. Since 2012 more than 189 employers and 27,063 job seekers have been connected through the state’s fourteen sponsored events. With assistance from the Michigan Works! System and event partner Capital Area Michigan Works!, 345 jobs with 50 Michigan employers in varying industries will be featured in the February event, making it the largest to date. There is no cost to job seekers to participate!

During MiVirtualCareerFairs, event participants can: 

  • Communicate in group chats and private chat messages with employers.
  • Upload, view, and search for job postings and apply directly from the site
  • Interact with other participants in the Networking Lounge.
  • Explore career development resources in the Resource Lounge.
  • Talk with Pure Michigan Talent Connect Staff about your job search and learn more about utilizing MiTalent.org for your job search.
  • Interested in finding opportunities in the non-profit sector? The Michigan Non-profit Association will provide assistance and resources to those interested in the non-profit sector.  
  • Veterans can connect with staff at the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) booth to learn about veterans benefits in Michigan.
  • Access archived job openings for 30 days after event. You can come back in and apply for jobs or search for specific employers to follow up with.

Michigan Virtual Career Fair

It’s as easy as 1-2-3 for job seekers to participate: 

  1. Before the event, create or update your account on the Pure Michigan Talent Connect site, www.MiTalent.org. Utilize the Pure Michigan Talent Connect tools and resources to build, post, or upload your resume and gain 24/7 exposure to additional employers seeking talent before, during, and after the event.
  2. Register for the event by Wednesday, February 11, 2015. After registering for the event, log in, update your profile, and upload your resume.
  3. Attend the virtual career fair on February 11th! On the day of the event, representatives from exhibiting companies will be available virtually from 10:00am to 4:00pm to answer questions and accept job applications. You will have access to all company postings and transcripts of your interactions for 30 days following the event.

February 11th Event Exhibitors:

AARP
Allstate Insurance Company
Autoform Engineering USA
Belle Tire
Boyne Mountain Resort
Community Choice Credit Union
Computech Corporation
CSIG Holding Company
CSM Corporation
Dean Transportation, Inc.
Denso Manufacturing Michigan, Inc.
Driving for America, LLC
DTE Energy Company
Dymax: A RESA Power Company
Eisenhower Center
Farmers Group, Inc.
HomeLife, Inc.
LaFontaine Automotive Group
Lansing Board of Water & Light
Michigan First Credit Union
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency 
Modis, Inc.
MSU Federal Credit Union
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
Nexthermal Corporation
OMNI Community Credit Union
Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Quality Dairy Company
Quicken Loans, Inc.
Randstad Technologies
Regency at Lansing West
Scotts LawnService
Shinola/Detroit, LLC
SMS Millcraft
Speedway Superamerica LLC
State of Michigan
Sterling Services, Ltd.
Stone Plastics & Manufacturing
Stout Systems
Teleperformance
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems
Trilogy Health Services, LLC
WPI, LLC
TRW Automotive Inc
Ultra-Dex Tooling Systems, Incorporated
Vertafore
Waltonen Engineering
Whirlpool Corporation
XALT Energy, LLC

Future 2015 MiVirtualCareerFair Event Dates:
Wednesday, May 13th, 2015, 10:00AM – 4:00PM EST
Wednesday, August 12th, 2015, 10:00AM – 4:00PM EST
Wednesday, November 4th, 2015, 10:00AM – 4:00PM EST

To register for this event, click here. 

Michigan Virtual Career Fair