LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Works! and Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop are teaming up for a second time to host a live MiVirtualCareerFair event on Nov. 13 from 10 am ? 4 pm online and at participating restaurants around Michigan.
?The June career fair we held in partnership with Tim Horton?s was a huge success, with more than 20 employers and 1,000 participants making connections,? said Joe Quick, Manager of Talent Programs, MEDC. ?Partnering with Tim Hortons allows us to extend our resources, including the Pure Michigan Talent Connect website, to job seekers who otherwise might not have access and help connect them with career opportunities throughout the state.
?There are more than 60,000 jobs available in various industries on the Pure Michigan Talent Connect website, which connects Michigan employers to qualified talent as well as provides resources for job seekers,? Quick said.
MiVirtualCareerFair allows employers to connect with top talent and gives job seekers the opportunity to apply for more than 100 available positions without the inconvenience and expense of traditional job fairs. Since the first MiVirtualCareerFair event in February 2012, more than 90 employers and more than 11,000 job seekers have been connected.
For the Nov. 13 event, job seekers are encouraged to visit select Tim Horton restaurants to take advantage of the various resources that will be available onsite, helping both Michigan residents and employers find and fill jobs. Talent Connect and Michigan Works! staff will be on hand to provide advice and feedback on resumes, interview tips and answer questions.
Computers will also be available and connected to Tim Hortons? free Wi-Fi, allowing participants to upload their resume to the mitalent.org website and connect with participating companies at the virtual event.
Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop will be providing coupons to participants for discounted items at job fair locations. Participating locations are:
Gaylord: 1301 W. Main St., Gaylord, MI 49735
Grand Rapids: 900 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Saginaw: 4870 State St., Saginaw, MI 48603
Troy: 3331 Rochester Road, Troy, MI 48083
All participants are encouraged to come with resumes ready to share with employers virtually and with Talent Connect and Michigan Works! representatives. Participation is free for job seekers, who can Click on Register Here
These employers will take part in the MiVirtualCareerFair and will be looking to fill a wide range of positions:
Aramco Services Company
Custom Profile * onsite in Grand Rapids
Exotic Automation & Supply
General RV Center
Hampton Inn of Gaylord* onsite in Gaylord
Huntington Bancshares
i2Integration
Lapeer Plating & Plastic, Inc.
LoveJoy Rehabilitation Centers
Medical Staffing Network
Metron Integrated Health Systems
Odawa Casino Resort * onsite in Gaylord
Range Bank
Rapid-Line Inc. * onsite in Grand Rapids
State Farm Insurance
State of Michigan
Stout Systems
TechSmith Corporation
Workbox Staffing / Phoenix Personnel *onsite in Troy
All job openings posted during the fair will be accessible to participants for 30 days after the live event.
November?s virtual career fair is the final MiVirtualCareerFair event scheduled for 2013.
