The Washtenaw County Michigan Works Career Transition Center is hosting the Impact Manufacturing/Production Job Fair on Wednesday, March 28 at the Holiday Inn Express-Ann Arbor. Open interviews take place at 8:30am, 10:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm. Positions are available in Milan, Brighton, Wixom, and Howell, so you must have reliable transportation. Be sure to bring copies of your updated resume. Good luck!

Looking for a job? Mark your calendar! On Tuesday, March 20th, the Spring Job Fair will be held at the Morris J. Lawrence building, from noon until 4:00pm. WCC Employment Services hosts this job fair that includes local employers who are seeking qualified applicants. The event is free and open to the public.

You may want to check out these books before the event:
Acing the interview : how to ask and answer the questions that will get you the job
How to find a job on Linkedin, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and other social networks

Join us on Tuesday March 6, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Traverwood Branch to learn how to apply for federal jobs. A Veterans Employment Coordinator at Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, will conduct this session, geared to anyone interested in applying for a job with the federal government. Many individuals are afraid to apply for a federal job because the application process seems so daunting. Join us as we demystify the application process. Handouts for this event include a listing of web sites for federal employment.

Saturday, March 3 | 1:00-3:30 PM | Downtown 4th Floor Meeting Room

Looking for that first job? Get inspired by keynote speakers from Michigan Works and the AADL Human Resources Department. Then attend breakout sessions and pick up tips on completing applications, putting together a resume, and acing the interview.

Learn about creating your own job/business from the Business Side of Youth. Work alternatives? Teens from Youth Empowerment Project will talk about volunteering opportunities and how it can improve your chances of employment.

This program is for teens in grades 9-12.

Are you trying to expand, purchase, or start a business and need financing? Do you want to learn how a lender analyzes your loan request and what they look for in a credit application? Would you like to ask all of your financing-related questions at one time, in one place?

If so, the SBA Lending Roundtable session is for you! The roundtable is comprised of a banker, an SBA loan officer, a business consultant, and you. Here you will have the opportunity to meet business counselors who can help you prepare your loan request for the bank. This session for those with good credit, some money to invest in their business and who know how much they need to borrow.

The session will take place on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building. Please preregister as space is limited for this free informative seminar. To register, follow the link on the event page or contact the MI-SBTDC, 734-547-9170.

The State of Michigan will host the first state-sponsored virtual career fair on February 15 from 10 am to 4 pm to connect talented IT and high tech professionals with employers. MiVirtualCareerFair: IT and High Tech will provide a platform for Michigan businesses to interact with and recruit highly-skilled job seekers from anywhere in the world within a live, 3-D virtual environment. The fair follows the December 2011 launch of Pure Michigan Talent Connect, an online talent marketplace bringing together thousands of jobs, unique career calculators and resources for employers seeking talent. Job seekers can register to attend and view informational videos at the MiVirtualCareerFair website.

Are you currently looking for a job, or know someone who is? Check out this new State of Michigan website called Pure Michigan Talent Connect developed to connect job seekers with employers at www.mitalent.org. You can search for jobs, post your resume, and learn about upcoming career events and job fairs. Find out which careers you're most suited for and calculate investments that will be made on your career path. Good luck in your search!

Pure Michigan Talent Connect provides a way for job seekers, employers, career explorers, entrepreneurs, and veterans to connect.
- Discover which industries need your skills with the Career Matchmaker.
- Calculate if a career change is worth the investment with the Career Investment Calculator.
- Find a job with the Job Portal.
- Post a job.

Some of the businesses that have pledged to participate in the Pure Michigan Talent Connect program are: Busch's Fresh Food Market, The Solar Specialist - Mechanical Energy Systems, Mid-America Machining, Merrill Technology Group, Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, and more.

You may also find a link to Pure Michigan Talent Connect in the Michigan Electronic Library Business and Jobs Gateway.

Do you need a resume? Check out the job specific resume templates available by Microsoft. You'll find resume templates for IT, HR, Sales, Nursing, Customer Service, and more. Click here to learn how.

More great resume writing resources:
Job & Career Accelerator
Learn Free Resume Writing
JobHuntersBible.com Resumes

Looking for Job Search websites? Check out the Small Business & Job Search Toolkit @ AADL.

On Thursday, December 1st, at 10 a.m., Governor Rick Snyder will talk at the Delta College University Center about his plan to re-align the skills of Michigan's Workforce with the needs of Michigan Employers. After the event, you may be able to find the transcript here.

Helpful resources @ AADL for job seekers and small businesses:
Small Business and Job Search Toolkit
Computer Classes @ AADL
Online Learning Resources

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