Career Connect Newsletter: February 2022

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Career Connect Newsletter

February 2022

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Short-Term Training, High-Wage Careers

Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program (MiLEAP) provides job seekers short-term education and training opportunities to provide a pathway to high-wage employment and career opportunities.

Participants will receive individualized competency-based assessments and learning plans that may include skills assessments, remote learning opportunities, high school completion, contextual learning opportunities and industry-recognized credential attainment.

Go to Michigan.gov/MiLEAP to see how this program can help you.


Employees wanted

Job Seekers: Join LEO's Team!

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is actively hiring for several positions – these are jobs that support Michiganders!

Current opportunities include Departmental and Program Management Analysts,  Rehabilitation Counselors and more!

If you're passionate about supporting our state's residents and businesses, explore State of Michigan job openings today!

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Career and Technical Education Month 

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! CTE programs provide hands-on training that can be applied to real-world, in demand education, training and career pathways.

CTE programs are offered at high schools, colleges and some universities throughout Michigan and help prepare you for high-wage, in-demand careers. Explore career options, training, wages and projected openings at Pathfinder.MiTalent.org.

And join us on Monday, February 28 at 2:30 p.m. as we host a panel discussion celebrating CTE Month, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Education! Hear directly from CTE experts and students as they discuss their experience and the exciting opportunities in career and technical education. Register for the event here.


Duane - TAA

Lost Your Job to Foreign Trade? TAA Can Help!

The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) is a federal program that assists workers who have lost or may lose their jobs as a result of foreign trade. TAA provides adversely-affected workers with opportunities to obtain the skills, credentials, resources and support necessary to become reemployed.

This includes job training, career counseling, wage supplements for older workers, job search and relocation allowances, and income support for workers in an approved training program. 

Watch this short video to see how TAA was able to help Duane get back on his feet. And for more information about TAA, go to Michigan.gov/TAA.

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Troubleshooting Your Housing Needs

If you're experiencing housing insecurity due to the pandemic, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has a Housing Education Program that may be able to help you.

The program partners with 35 Housing Counseling Agencies throughout the state to deliver counseling and educational classes in homebuyer education, pre-purchase individual counseling, foreclosure individual counseling, financial capabilities group education, rental housing education and counseling, disaster relief housing counseling, and homeless individual counseling.

You can search for local resources through the Housing Education Agency Locator and find the resource that fits your needs.

Seasonal park workers

Work in the Great Michigan Outdoors!

Whether you want to earn some money while spending time in some of Michigan’s most beautiful destinations, keep busy in retirement or lay the foundation toward a career in natural resources, these positions may be right for you.

There are approximately 1,300 seasonal park worker positions available. These frontline staffers register campers, clean buildings, mow grass and more. In addition, more than 50 seasonal park rangers will be hired throughout the state. Park rangers helps carry out day-to-day operations and maintenance and other essential duties.

To learn about job opportunities at the Department of Natural Resources, visit Michigan.gov/DNRJobs.

Mi ECHO Scholarship

Looking for the Next Steps in Your Career?

Are you interested in serving your community? Would you like to work with students and promote college access? Join Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) for a virtual information session on March 7 from 1-2 p.m. where you can learn more about AmeriCorps service opportunities at MCAN.

Service through AmeriCorps is a great way to gain skills, build a network, and earn money for continued education. In this virtual session, staff from MCAN's AdviseMI, College Completion Corps, and MI ECHO programs will share program details, benefits of AmeriCorps service, and current opportunities to serve.

Register for the informational session here

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Need Help With Your Job Search? Visit Your Local One-Stop Service Center!

If you’re looking for in-person support to help you on your job seeking journey, check out your local Michigan Works! Service Center, a proud partner of the American Job Center.

Local service centers offer a variety of resources to help you meet your employment goals.

Services include resume assistance, interview coaching, job search guidance, training opportunities, and for certain qualified individuals, assistance with support services including assistance paying for job-related costs.

Find your local Michigan Works! Service Center at MichiganWorks.org or by calling 1-800-285-WORKS.

Pure Michigan Talent Connect Career Events Calendar

Virtual & In-Person Job Fairs: Approved work search activities

Did you know participating in a virtual job fair can serve as an approved work search activity for unemployment benefits claimants?

A schedule of upcoming virtual and in-person job fairs is available on the Pure Michigan Talent Connect Career Events Calendar. Among the upcoming events:

Eastern Michigan Childcare Industry Virtual Job Fair
(February 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)

Catering Dining Virtual Hiring Event
(February 23, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Northern Michigan Childcare Industry Virtual Job Fair
(February 23, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)

Delfield/Welbilt Hiring Event (in-person event)
(February 23, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
Mt. Pleasant Michigan Works! Service Center – 5889 E Broadway Rd, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Western Washtenaw County Manufacturing Virtual Hiring Event
(February 24, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Multi-Employer Job Fair (in-person event) 
(February 24, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Shiawassee GST Michigan Works! Service Center – 1975 W M21, Owosso, MI 48867

Be sure to check MiTalent.org often for the latest job and career events.