LANSING AREA JOB FAIR!
Get connected to local employers who are hiring right now during our upcoming Capital Area Virtual Job Fair! Join Capital Area Michigan Works! on Tuesday Aug. 18, 2020 from 9am-12pm for an opportunity to find a new job, your next job, or another job.
When you register, you will be given access to the employers’ virtual booths. During the event, you will be able to chat (text or video) with employers directly and make connections based on your skills and the positions they may have available. All you need is internet access with google Chrome browser (or a smart phone with android or IOS). (Free Xfinity hotspots available; see attached.)
Sign up today to join this Virtual Job Fair event (there is no cost to do so), https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/Michigan/e/XYjVK
Want to prepare? Consider contacting us at [email protected]. We can assist you with sprucing up your resume or preparing you for engagement with employers.
Another great resource is Pure Michigan Talent Connect, the state’s labor exchange that connects job seekers and employers. You can create a free profile at MiTalent.org and upload or create a resume, customize your job preferences, and much more.
We also suggest that you watch this 5 minute video about how to navigate inside the virtual job fair, https://support.brazenconnect.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005968567-How-chat-events-work and/or review the steps to do so, https://support.brazenconnect.com/hc/en-us/articles/215521267-Attending-an-event
Virtual Job Fair events are hosted on the Brazen platform by Capital Area Michigan Works! and are made possible thanks to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Employment and Training.
Companies already registered to participate:
Arcadia Home Care and Staffing
Biggby Coffee
Cintas
Consumers Energy
D&G Equipment
Dakkota
Dean Transportation
DK Security
Eaton County Health & Rehabilitation Services
Glanbia
Griffin Pest Control
Ingham County
Ingham County Medcial Care Facility
KTM Industries
Lansing Board of Water & Light
Liquid Web
MSU IT
Nextcare - Dimondale Nursing Care Center /Holt Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center
Niowave
NWH Roof and Floor Truss Systems
Peckham
Prestige - Medilodge
Ryder
Sentinel Technologies
Sparrow Health System
Techsmith
To ensure the safety of our staff and clients during the COVID-19 pandemic, Capital Area Michigan Works! will only be providing essential services until further notice, and the Charlotte, Lansing and St. Johns American Job Centers will not be accessible to the public.
We are here to assist by providing remote and virtual services online and over the phone. For assistance with employment related services or to schedule a phone appointment, please leave a message by phone at (517) 492-5536 in Lansing, (517) 816-6980 in Charlotte, or (989) 224-2000x1110 in St. Johns or email [email protected]. For employer related assistance, please call (517) 492-5500 and select the "Employer" option to leave a message for a return call from our Business Services Team. Resources can also be accessed on our website at www.camw.org and via our social media channels.
To file an unemployment claim, please file online at www.michigan.gov/UIA, or call 1-866-500-0017. Currently, applicants are NOT REQUIRED to report in-person to a Michigan Works! office.
Further information about how the State of Michigan is handling the spread of the virus is available at www.michigan.gov/Coronavirus.
We will do our best to respond to your phone calls and emails in a timely manner. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this unprecedented time. Please do your part to stay healthy and prevent the further spread of the virus.
*Capital Area Michigan Works! is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center call 7-1-1 or (844) 578-6563.
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