Oakland County Michigan Works! is hosting two virtual job fairs this month, featuring a broad range of career opportunities in a variety of industries. Participation is free, but job seekers must register in advance.
Oakland County Michigan Works! held its first virtual job fair last September with a second in January. Combined, the two online events drew 70 employers and more than 1,000 participants to fill thousands of jobs. The technology platform being used to conduct the virtual job fairs is being provided by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Employment and Training.
“Our economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic rests on getting as many people back to work as possible,” said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. “Many are returning to their previous jobs but, for those who want to purse new career opportunities, these large job fairs present a wide range of opportunities. And the virtual format allows employers and job seekers to meet one-on-one in a safe environment.”
The first virtual job fair takes place on Wednesday, April 14, and features two sessions: April 14, 2021, Morning Session 9 A.M. – Noon
Registration Link: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/Michigan/e/d7QZ3
Current registered employers, among others:
Amada Senior Care Denso
American House GABLETEK
Atlas Copco Goodwill Industries
Beaumont Health Helix Diagnostics
Capital Sales Company Helping Hand Nursing Service
City of Farmington Hills
Korex Oakland County
Lowes Oakland County Michigan Works! Lung and Sleep Center PACE Southeast
MAGNA Schwan’s Home Delivery Martin Technologies Senior Helpers
Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union Williams International
MPD Welding
April 14, 2021, Afternoon Session 1-4 P.M.
Registration Link: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/Michigan/e/z6dwj
Current registered employers, among others:
Aluminum Blanking Company MAGNA
Casemer Tool & Machine Oakland County Michigan Works! Erickson Retirement Community Orotex
Friedman Management Company PDW
Goodwill Industries Regency at Waterford
Homewatch CareGivers Schwan’s Home Delivery J&B Medical Stefanini
Logicalis The Westin
The second virtual job fair, hosted by the Oakland County Michigan Works! service center in Novi in partnership with the Novi Chamber of Commerce and the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, takes place on Tuesday, April 27, from 1-4 p.m.
Job seekers can register at https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/Michigan/e/wWR6j Current registered employers, among others:
College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors Edward Rose & Sons
Comfort Keepers Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que Community Financial Hallite Seals America, inc,
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Sam’s Club
J&B Medical Staples
Kroger The Goddard School
Pace Industries
“Both employers and job seekers are embracing the virtual job fairs, especially during COVID,” said Jennifer Llewellyn, director of Oakland County Michigan Works! “The overall feedback we’re receiving from employers and job seekers alike is the virtual experience is an effective way to meet people, share important information and arrange follow-up interviews with a candidate.”
Oakland County Michigan Works! operates service centers in Novi, Oak Park, Pontiac, Southfield, Troy and Waterford. Combined, they assist more than 105,000 job seekers annually. Services include career coaching, interviewing and job search workshops, placement assistance, training courses and job trend information.
The service centers also assist more than 3,000 employers seeking assistance with talent recruitment, apprenticeship programs, job fairs, candidate pre-screening, hiring and training support, layoff support and labor market data.
Service center staff remain available by virtual appointment to work one-on-one with job seekers to build their resumes, prepare for job interviews and help address other needs. To schedule a virtual meeting, call 1-248-858-5520 and select the office nearest to you. The service centers are hosting several virtual workshops for job seekers. A schedule can be found at OaklandCountyMIWorks.com.
