Saginaw Valley State University
Contact:
Tom Barnikow, Assistant Director of Career Services
tebarnik@svsu.edu
989-964-2890
For upcoming events, we have the following set and a few more in the works. All will eventually be
listed with registration forms at: http://www.svsu.edu/careerservices/events/employmentfairs/
Did you know...
The national average hourly wage rate for interns
at the bachelor’s degree level is $16.26.
Source: 2013 Internship and Co-op Survey Report by the
National Association of Colleges and Employers
2013 Accounting/Finance Career Fair
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Thompson Student Activities Room
Employer Registration Form
Employer List (coming soon)
2013 Fall University-wide Career Fair
Friday, October 18, 2013
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Curtiss Hall Banquet Rooms
Employer Registration Form
Employer List (coming soon)
2014 Summer Job & Internship Fair
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Student Life Rotunda
Employer Registration Form
Employer List (coming soon)
2014 Spring University-wide Career Fair
Friday, March 28, 2014
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Curtiss Hall Banquet Rooms
Employer Registration Form (coming soon)
Employer List (coming soon)
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Northwood University
Northwood University strives to incorporate the lessons of American
free-enterprise in the college classroom to develop future leaders,
managers, entrepreneurs and intraprenuers that business is looking
for.
Did you know...
48.4% of interns convert to full-time employees!
Source: 2013 Internship and Co-op Survey Report by the
National Association of Colleges and Employers
The question might be WHY Northwood? Northwood University teaches not only the theory but the application of the theory. Your employees not only know the WHAT but the HOW when they are finished with
their education. Faculty who are academically prepared at the master’s
level or above and are EXPERIENCED business professionals teach the
courses that students enroll in.
Northwood University operates centers in MCEEA’s Region 2 in the following cities: Flint, Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and Lansing.
Northwood University offers a wide range of adult degree programs designed to fit the needs of
the busy working adult including the nation’s only Automotive Marketing and Management program. The coursework you take in the Adult Degree Program (ADP) is created with adult learners in
mind is delivered succinctly and cohesively.
We have several degree programs that fit the busy lifestyles of the adult learner. We also understand that there is a lot of competition out there and they need the tools and skills that distinguish
them from the rest. A Northwood education honors your commitments to family, community,
employers and employees.
Northwood University’s mission is to develop the future leaders of a global, free-enterprise society
resoundingly creates a learning environment that meshes the GLOBAL society in which we live and
work. Through our Ethics and Outcomes, our PROVEN programs drive you to discover the leader in
you.
For more information please contact Tim Lamb, lambt@northwood.edu (810) 720-9132 or (810)
869-5846
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Lansing Community College
Apprenticeship Contact Lisa Reed, PHR
Director of Career & Employment Services & Apprenticeships
Office: 517-483-9829
Reedl16@lcc.edu
Internship Contact
Becca Sowa
Internship Development Manager
Office: 517-483-9810
stierr@lcc.edu
As a business, if managing your workflow to accomplish objectives is your immediate goal, or finding new team members to help grow your skilled workforce then consider the benefits of Interns
and Apprenticeships. LCC’s Career & Employment Services Office can assist in helping you establish
these programs.
Work-based learning is a great way to test-drive workforce talent. Students bring with them novel
prospective, fresh ideas, and specialized strengths and skill-sets. Contact Lansing Community College today to assist you in implementing your work-based learning program.
Did you know...
The most popular benefits employers offer to
interns include planned social activities, paid
holidays, and recognition for work service time.
Source: 2013 Internship and Co-op Survey Report by the
National Association of Colleges and Employers
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Mott Community College
Baker College
Mott Community College was established in 1923 and currently serves about 18,000 students
per year in credit and non-credit programs. In a 2011 national competition, the Aspen Institute
recognized Mott as one of the 10 best community colleges in the nation. Mott operates from a
main campus located near downtown Flint and 4 satellite locations in 3 adjoining counties. The
college offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs in social sciences, humanities, fine
arts, health care, math and science and technology. Mott has substantial connections to the K-12
and higher education system, to the workforce system, to the business community and to regional,
statewide and national initiatives in a host of topical areas.
CONTACT
Baker College of Owosso Career Services
1020 S. Washington St.
Owosso, MI 48867
(989)729-3320
Mott has a long history of educating the workforce in the mid-Michigan region. This history is
based on strong academic programs, customized and industry-focused training and re-training
programs, partnerships with community-based organizations that help identify individuals for
advanced training, relationships with secondary and higher education partners to streamline educational talent development, and participation in advanced technology initiatives that position the
institution to address emerging skills and competencies.
Greg Klapko – Director of Career Services
greg.klapko@baker.edu
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Free Jobs Board
Internship program in a variety of Program offerings
Job Fairs
Classroom presentation opportunities
Advisory Board opportunities
Other free employer services
Mott offers services to companies through the FABLAB – a digital, fabrication lab that supports
product development. The FABLAB is open to students, community residents and businesses.
Mott also coordinates the MI New Job Training program in this region – a program that allows
companies creating qualifying new positions to capture income tax dollars to be used for training
that insures new employees have the skills to succeed. For more information, please contact the
Student Employment Center at (810) 232-3285 or via email at jobshop@mcc.edu.
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Cleary University
Fast Facts
Cleary University is a private, nonprofit university specializing in business education with locations
in Ann Arbor and Howell with admissions staff at Mott Community College, Henry Ford Community
College, and Montcalm Community College.
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Degrees are offered in over 15 business-related areas at the certificate, bachelor’s, and master’s
levels.
Select MBA programs and bachelor’s degrees are delivered 100% online.
Courses are taught by practitioner faculty who are experts in their industries.
Cleary University’s all-in-one tuition rate includes all textbooks, learning resources, and fees.
Cleary University’s tuition rate is guaranteed not to increase as long as a student remains continuously enrolled.
Cleary University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the
North Central Association.
Employers
• Become a Strategic Business Partner—at no cost to your organization, all your eligible employees and their dependents will receive a 20% tuition grant towards undergraduate and graduate degrees. Learn more at WWW.CLEARY.EDU/SBP or call 800.686.1883.
• Cleary University has rental facility space available at both our Washtenaw Campus located at
3601 Plymouth Road in Ann Arbor (contact 734.929.9118) and the Livingston Campus in Howell located at 3750 Cleary Drive (517.375.4564). For more information, visit WWW.CLEARY.EDU/
CONTACT/FACILITY-RENTAL.
Cleary University’s Career Services Office can match your specific needs for highly qualified interns
and employees. Contact the office at careerservices@cleary.edu or 517.338.3020.
Did you know...
Companies who hired interns/co-op students
from their own internship programs retained
88.9 percent of these hires after one year and
72.9 percent after five years.
Source: 2013 Internship and Co-op Survey Report by the
National Association of Colleges and Employers
FOR A FULL OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY, VISIT WWW.CLEARY.EDU.
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Central Michigan University
CONTACT
Brian J. Partie, Jr., Associate Director, Career Services
Central Michigan University
989-774-3068 | brian.partie@cmich.edu
http://lnkd.in/6yJn6
EVENTS
http://www.cmich.edu/about/careers/student/career_services/Pages/careerevents_new.aspx
FERRIS
STATEWIDE
LOCATIONS
Alpena
Auburn Hills
Clinton Township
Dowagiac
Flint
Garden City
Grand Rapids
Greenville/Sidney
Harper Woods
Howell
Lansing
Midland/Bay/Saginaw
Muskegon
Petoskey
Port Huron
Scottville
Traverse City
Warren
Plus ONLINE
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CAREER FAIR INFORMATION
Meet the Recruiters sponsored by Beta Alpha Psi
September 19 from 6-8pm: Bovee University Center’s Rotunda Room
Life is full of choices.
Make yours today.
Employers: event and registration information http://bit.ly/1ceFval
Students: event information http://bit.ly/15cbKV1
Our students choose Ferris for different reasons, but the desire for a quality
education
at an AFFORDABLE PRICE is something they all share. Ferris conveniently offers classes at
your community college making it possible for you to complete your degree LOCALLY and
affordably. You’ll learn relevant concepts from faculty with real world experience and
enjoy a friendly staff that is available to seamlessly guide you through the TRANSFER process.
See why Ferris is one of the top
choices for adult and transfer students in Michigan.
Alpha Kappa Psi Career Day
October 4 from 9am-1pm: Finch Fieldhouse
Employers: event and registration information http://bit.ly/13nw8AE
Students: event information​​​​​​​​http://bit.ly/13w3nOp
Apply online at www.ferris.edu/statewide.
Colleges/Universities
FERRIS STATE
UNIVERSITY
Statewide and Online
Colleges/Universities
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Davenport University
ITT Technical Institute
Our Mission and Vision
Davenport aspires to be renowned as a quality institution of higher education that understands the market better than any other institution. We strive to apply that understanding to our programs and teaching,
preparing Davenport and its graduates to exceed employer expectations, transform communities, and
change lives by believing that every person can achieve his or her dream.
A “Win” for Employers
We provide a customized search and screening process tailored to your needs. We take the skills,
knowledge and characteristics you look for in prospective employees and work to connect you
with ITT Tech graduates that meet your requirements. This is a complimentary service to help you
and our graduates.
Davenport University prepares people and organizations to excel in the knowledge-driven environment of
the 21st century.
Who We Are
The ITT Technical Institutes provide technology-oriented undergraduate and graduate degree
programs to help students develop skills and knowledge they can use to pursue career opportunities in a variety of fields. With more than 130 locations, the ITT Technical Institutes serve more than
80,000 students in 37 states and online. Headquartered in Carmel, IN, the ITT Technical Institutes
have been actively involved in the higher education community since 1969.
Career service contact info:
Flint: Tanya Primeau, Tanya.primeau@davenport.edu, 810-396-3641
Midland: John Jones, john.jones@davenport.edu, 989-794-1921
Saginaw: Tina Mingo-Bryson, tina.bryson@davenport.edu, 989-393-2618
Regional Employer Internship Manager: Debora Crudele, Debora.crudele@davenport.edu. 586-620-4041
Executive Director of Career Services: Shelley Lowe, shelley.lowe@davenport.edu, 517-367-8221
Upcoming Opportunities for Employer Involvement – check out http://www.davenport.edu/career-services/employers/events-calendar for a list of events.
What services/support institution can offer to employers:
• Employee Recruitment through career fairs, classroom presentations, on-campus recruiting, job
postings in our DUCareerNet system and networking events. Employers can also join our Classroom
Speaker list or mentoring program to share organizational and professional expectations with potential employees.
• “You Build It” on-campus recruiting event to help employers with hiring. We can customize on-campus opportunities to address local or regional talent needs.
• Assistance with projects through internships and work study programs. Internships can be a valuable way for your organization to accomplish goals as well as identify and develop future talent.
• Outlets to help develop local talent by participating in Davenport University’s regional Employer Advisory Boards. Employers have the opportunity to provide feedback on career services programming,
trends they observe in hiring, and skills future employee need to be successful in their organization.
• Training opportunities for employers to engage with Career Services and other community partners
to learn about resources that will aid in successful employee recruitment.
• Focused, personalized corporate training programs for employers through our Institute for Professional Excellence (IPEX) department.
Debora Crudele
Regional Employment and Internship Manager
debora.crudele@davenport.edu
(586) 620-4041
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Top Five Reasons to Find Your Future Employees at ITT Tech
1. Our Directors of Career Services will provide a customized search and screening process tailored to your needs.
2. We have over 130 campuses in 37 states, each with its own Career Services professionals who
know the skills possessed by their students and graduates. Connected by a National Career
Services Team, we have the breadth and capacity to help service your needs across the country.
3. We offer a diverse portfolio of degree programs at both the master, bachelor and associate
degree levels. Our emphasis is on lifelong learning and professional development that can help
our graduates continue to evolve upon entering the workforce, providing you with well-rounded and educable employees.
4. Students graduate each quarter, allowing a constant stream of graduates to help satisfy your
current hiring needs.
5. We encourage employer feedback regarding our curriculum through our Program Advisory
Committees. Employers can also meet & interview our students and graduates on our campuses.
Learn more: www.itt-tech.edu/
Contact:
Marcus Matthews
Director of Career Services
ITT Technical Institute
6359 Miller Road
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(Main) 810.628.2500
(Direct) 810.628.2568
(Fax) 810.628.2550
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Lawrence Technological University
Michigan State University (MSU)
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Chris Sell, Internship Coordinator for the College of Natural Science
NATURAL SCIENCE BLDG | 288 FARM LN | ROOM 108 | EAST LANSING MI 48824
sellchri@msu.edu
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Over 80 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs between four colleges: College of
Architecture, College of Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences and College of Management.
88 percent of LTU graduates find jobs within the first year of graduation. 83 percent of those
students earn annual starting salaries of $40,000 or higher.
Three co-op tracks: Alternate Pattern (semester to semester rotation of school work and coop), Parallel Pattern (work back to back semesters on full time co-op assignment), concurrent
pattern (work 20-25 hours a week while attending classes). Concurrent pattern is most popular
plan by a wide margin.
Approximately 6-10 job fairs on campus per calendar year, with nearly 50 companies doing on
campus interviews per calendar year.
Contact:
Peg Pierce
Director of Career Services
248-204-3143
ppierce@ltu.edu
To get more information on any of the events and see the complete list of all campus fairs, please
go to MySpartanCareer.com and click on “Events” and “Career Fairs”.
FALL 2013
September
• Earn Learn & Intern (on-campus and local jobs and internships)
• Accounting and Information Systems Career Exchange
• Law School Fair
October
• Engineering Pre-Gallery Internship / Co-op Day
• Career Gallery
Day 1: Science, Engineering & Technology Exchange Day
Day 2: Business Exchange Day
• Agriculture Career Fair
• Graduate & Professional School Fair
• Construction Management Career Fair
• Nursing Career Fair
SPRING 2014
January
• Supply Chain Career Fair
• Diversity Career Fair
• Packaging Career Fair
February
• Summer Job & Internship Fair
• Engineering Expo
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Speakers and Workshop Presenters’ Bios
Tara Allendorfer
Student Services Coordinator School of Management, UM-Flint
Strengthening the connection between the business community and student development, Tara
Allendorfer recognizes the impact of this win-win relationship. As the coordinator of the BBA and
MBA internship program at the University of Michigan-Flint, she is excited to be a resource for student and employer success.
With six years of experience in higher education, Tara has developed quarterly workshops and
career events, a “Backpack to Briefcase” speaker series, and recently traveled to assist with international recruitment.
Challenging a student leads to personal and professional growth. Knowing that these experiences
contribute to their success is rewarding.
Tara completed her first marathon in May 2013, and cannot wait for one of the best times of the
year in Flint – the Crim Festival of Races.
She is currently pursuing her MBA from UM-Flint. Her BBA in Management and Marketing is from
Northwood University.
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Scott D. Johnson
Dean of the School of Management, UM-Flint
Previous dean positions include Illinois State University and Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Dean Johnson received a Ph.D. in Marketing from Michigan State University and an MBA and a BA
from the University of Minnesota. Research interests include word-of-mouth communication and
recommendation-based decision making in the selection and evaluation of professional service
providers. He has published in journals such as the Journal of Financial Planning, Journal of Education for Business, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, The International Executive, Journal of Advertising, and The CPA Journal. He has taught MBA courses in the U.S., Hong Kong, and
Athens. He has given numerous seminars in the area of customer, client and patient satisfaction.
He had served as an expert witness in the area of trademark dilution and has served as a marketing
consultant to a variety of companies. He is an active peer reviewer for AACSB International which is
the accrediting body for business schools. He began his academic career as an Assistant Professor
of Marketing at the University of Louisville. He worked in retail management prior to his academic
career. He lives with his wife Mary Johnson and has four grown children.
The Telamon Corporation
Who we are:
Telamon Corporation is a private, nonprofit organization that operates in 12 states and whose
purpose is to improve the lives of those in need, including migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
Telamon’s mission states that; “We are committed advocates for people in need. Our mission is to
promote the development of human potential by providing resources and creating opportunities
in the communities we serve.”
Collaboration:
Telamon recently collaborated with Prima Civitas to develop a comprehensive internship program
for dependents of farmworkers currently enrolled at Michigan State University. Students selected
for internship opportunities gain work experience in high growth and high demand careers while
providing a valuable linkage between classroom and authentic hands-on experience. This opportunity is extremely important to help solidify their career development decisions as non-traditional
students/workers.
Internship Opportunities - Employers:
Telamon is interested in expanding the scope of its internship program by collaborating with
private sector employers in a variety of industries. Our students are interested in many different
occupations and coming from a farmworker background, possess an excellent work ethic and are
bilingual in English and Spanish.
Internship Opportunities - Colleges & Universities:
Telamon can provide a unique internship experience for college students with a variety of interests.
Areas of need include 1) Social Media and Marketing Strategies, 2) Financial Literacy Training, 3)
Grant Research and Development and 4) Customer Outreach and Enrollment.
Next Steps:
If interested in this unique opportunity, please contact Don Kuchnicki at (517) 323-7002, extension
101 or dkuchnicki@telamon.org. You can also access our website at http://www.telamon.org.
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Amanda Dumond-Avila, CBSP
Director of Talent Initiatives & Business Enhancement, Prima Civitas Foundation
With a background in manufacturing, Amanda currently serves as the Director of Talent Initiatives
& Business Enhancement for the Prima Civitas Foundation.
Global Talent Retention Initiative
of michigan
A GOemployer:
Benefits include:
Is interested in hiring the world’s top talent
It’s FREE!
Considers all qualified applicants with lawful
immigration status
Assistance with the immigration planning
process and other resources
Is willing to hire international students who do
not require sponsorship for internships and
full-time employment
Direct access to top international student
talent studying at Michigan universities
In this role, she focuses on connecting talent, including post-secondary students (traditional and
non-traditional students) and dislocated workers to employers and resources. Amanda also assists
employers who are having difficulty finding talent and/or connecting to resources.
Amanda developed and manages the statewide Michigan Internship Initiative (MII) to brand and
expand ideas, many of which were piloted by MII partner, Cindy Brown of Hello West Michigan,
across the state. The MII contains two main components: Employer Internship Training Sessions
(EITS) which educate employers on how to structure a robust internship program while promoting
the importance of connecting with educational institutions, and the second piece is updating and
maintaining the Employer Internship Toolkit, which provides templates and resources for employers to reduce time and costs associated with finding talent via internships.
Amanda is a Certified Business Solutions Professional (CBSP) from Michigan State University and is
currently pursuing a Bachelors of Business Administration with Northwood University.
As a Board member for the Boys & Girls Club (BGC) of Lansing, Amanda believes in giving back to
the community, and is currently involved in several community-based initiatives including Stop the
Silence-Flint, a youth crime prevention initiative.
Amanda is a contender for the #1 Lions fan, a long time fan of the Black Crowes and enjoys camping and fishing with her boys in her spare time.
You can find Amanda on Linked In and also on Twitter @AmandaPCF.
Visit www.MiGTRI.org for more information
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Athena Trentin, Ed.D.
Director, Director, Global Talent Retention Initiative of Southeast MI
With nearly 20 years of experience in the field of International Education, Athena specializes in
intercultural communications and leadership training as it relates to the development of global
competency. She began her career at Michigan State University teaching U.S. culture, English
language, and teaching assistant training classes for the Teaching Assistant Program and the Visiting International Professionals Program (VIPP). From there she moved to California to work for
the California Institute of Technology as an international student advisor. After completing her
Ed.D. in International Education & Educational Leadership at the University of Southern California
in 2008, she returned to Michigan to work for the University of Michigan as an International Student & Scholar Advisor, Coordinator of the Intercultural Leadership Seminar, and Lecturer for the
Global Scholars Program. Athena’s Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
and Bachelors in International and Social Relations (James Madison College) were both awarded by
Michigan State University.
Malin Clark
Program Coordinator/International Student Advisor in the International Center, UM-Flint
Malin came to the U.S. as an international student and has lived the process that international students face when living, studying, and working in the U.S. Currently, she is responsible for planning
and executing intercultural events on campus and in the community, coordinating the UM-Flint
Global Ambassador Program (GAP) and the UM-Flint Intercultural Leadership Seminar (ILS). As an
authorized U.S. Department of Homeland Security Designated School Official (DSO) she is also responsible for updating international student records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and advising UM-Flint international students on topics related to employment
– Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT).
company will have a skilled technician and the student will have an Associate’s Degree as well as industry
experience. The program will be expanded throughout the state and will be able to focus on other in-demand
areas.
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Development of pipeline of skilled talent.
Shifting Gears
Michigan Shifting Gears (MiSG) is a three month program that helps highly experienced, educated and
talented professionals undergoing a career transition find new opportunities with smaller, innovative
companies. Employers can host internships, mentor talent, and hire from this innovative program.
o Host a 80-hour pro bono internship with a seasoned professional
o Recruitment of Shifting Gears grads
o Professionals can volunteer to review resumes and/or mentor program participants.
Shifting Code
Michigan Shifting Code is a career transition program designed to address critical workforce shortage areas
related to computer programming and other demand occupations which are considered key to helping sustain
and grow Michigan’s emerging IT industry. Each Shifting Code project is determined by local market conditions
and designed to quickly respond to demand from regional employers with similar program language/staffing
needs by customizing training solutions that can be targeted at unemployed or underemployed technical
talent or those seeking to transition to high-demand software programming occupations. The program
includes an assessment, comprehensive classroom training, mentorship, coaching and a practicum/internship
component. By the end of the training, participants are transformed into more adaptable professionals with
experiences, knowledge and skills related to their new roles.
Community Ventures
A state-wide support structure to assist Michigan’s low skilled population. The initiative will meet a number of
critical needs:
1) Provide real jobs for people with few employment options
2) Provide a venue for additional services to prepare people for success- such as mentoring, literacy
support, and financial literacy assistance
3) Help people improve professionally and develop an employment history. Initially this program will
target Flint, Detroit, Pontiac, and Saginaw. Employers can help revitalize their local communities by
hiring from the Community Ventures talent pool.
For more information on Pure Michigan Talent Connect Talent initiatives, please contact
TalentTeam@Michigan.org
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Christopher Sell
MEDC Talent Enhancement Resources and Initiatives
Pure Michigan Talent Connect
MiTalent.org is a one stop shop for connecting employers to job seekers. The site includes the state’s labor
exchange (formerly the Michigan Talent Bank) as well as resources for job seekers of all skill levels and
backgrounds. Employers who post their positions on the site may also be eligible for additional recruiting and
matching services. Sign up or log in today to begin your talent search!
Talent Attraction and Retention
College Graduates – Early Career
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LiveWork! programs retain Michigan’s college graduates and young professionals by introducing them
to the community, lifestyle, and employers of targeted Michigan cities. Employers in metropolitan
areas can network with and recruit top young professional talent at these events.
o Network and recruit college aged (juniors and seniors) and young professionals at LiveWork!
events and on-campus.
LiveWorkLaunch is a one day immersion event to expose young professionals to entrepreneurship
services and programs in targeted Michigan cities.
Experienced Talent
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Out of state talent attraction initiatives attract skilled talent back to Michigan or to consider a career
in Michigan with an emphasis on engineering, IT, skilled manufacturing and healthcare industries.
PMTC talent staff attend out of state college alumni industry events to share Michigan employer
opportunities and network with PMTC talent staff.
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LiveWorkPlay! programs create the perfect blend of introducing out-of-state experienced level talent
to a region of Michigan employers, and a community experience. Talent will be connected face-to-face
with Michigan employers and experience the region’s community vibe.
Internship Coordinator at Michigan State University College of Natural Science
Chris Sell is an educator in higher education. At his core, he’s passionate about creating synergy
and connecting people to opportunity. He places tremendous focus on collaboration, strategic
planning, forward-thinking, and teamwork in any professional environment. As an alumnus of
Western Michigan University (WMU) and Michigan State University (MSU), he’s equally committed
to leveraging relationships with industry and students/graduates to retain & attract talent in the
state of Michigan and contribute to the economic revitalization of the “Mitten State” that he loves
so much. Needless to say, he’s a big fan of the Pure Michigan campaign.
In his current role at MSU, Chris serves as the Internship Coordinator for the College of Natural
Science. He applies his passion for workforce development and Michigan’s economic renaissance
in several professional organizations, including Michigan’s Employer Educator Partnership (MEEP),
the National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE), and the Michigan Career Educator &
Employer Alliance (MCEEA), for which he currently serves as President-Elect. His interest in helping
Michigan’s recovery has led him to partner with initiatives like MichAGAIN, LiveWorkDetroit! and
local workforce development for young professionals.
Aside from his professional commitments, he enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife,
amazing daughter, and good family and friends. Chris is an avid camper, backpacker, and enjoys
running in the great outdoors. He recently completed the Bayshore Marathon (2011) in Traverse
City, MI and relishes his early morning runs. When time permits, Chris loves reading good books or
watching great movies, and is a HUGE fan of MSU football and basketball.
Cindy Leyrer
WorkKeys Specialist/Business Services Specialist at Ingham Intermediate School District
Cindy is an independent consultant, recently retiring from Ingham Intermediate School District.
Her tenure includes positions in career development, career assessment, work-based learning and
workforce development. She consulted with local school district staff on the integration of career
development into the curriculum. She is a regional representative for MCEEA, Vice Chair of the
Michigan Career Readiness Advocates, and serves on the ACT State Organization Executive Council.
Leyrer holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University.
Development
MAT2- Michigan Advanced Technician Training Program
Many of Michigan’s companies are in current need of technician talent, yet our pool of skilled apprentices and
technicians is dwindling. In order to ensure our companies have the necessary talent they need to compete in
a global market, we are implementing a German dual education approach. The German approach to
apprenticeship training in manufacturing is world renowned. The MEDC will be piloting a similar model in Fall
2013 through Henry Ford Community College and Oakland Community College. Applications are due February
15, 2013. The pilot will focus on Mechatronics and will include extensive training at the community college
level, while the students work in industry. Various employers involved in the program will pay for the
students’ tuition, while also paying for their salary as they work in their field of study. After three years, the
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Tanya Primeau
Director of Career Services, Davenport University
A Global Career Development Facilitator with more than 10 years of experience in Career Development/Planning, Tanya earned her MBA with a Human Resource Management concentration from
Davenport University. Tanya’s experience includes assisting employers in the development of
internships and work study position descriptions, and development of core competencies for the
Career Services department. Because of her work with students on résumé development, Tanya understands the importance of writing effective and concise job descriptions and can offer a helpful
perspective to recruiting candidates.
Stephanie Fisher
Talent Acquisition Manager, Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy
Over 14 years of experience in Human Resources with an emphasis in Recruiting and Strategic
Planning. Joined Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. in May 2012 as a Corporate Recruiter and was promoted
to Talent Acquisition Manager in May 2013. Was hired to create and implement the recruitment
process both internally and externally. In September 2012 was tasked with the project to re-create/
revise all 234 job descriptions with a completion date of December 2012.
The Prima Civitas Foundation
The Prima Civitas Foundation (PCF) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates resilient,
adaptable communities in Michigan. From spearheading efforts to integrate entrepreneurship
into the K-12 educational system to developing a state-adopted international export strategy, our
globally-recognized models of innovative programming are disruptive catalysts that positively
impact Michigan’s economic landscape.
How we work:
Working in diverse settings, sectors, and communities, we utilize the “collective impact approach”
by uniting important actors from different sectors to a common agenda for solving a specific economic challenge.
Every PCF program includes a project team comprised of PCF staff and our diverse networks of
knowledge partners. These “knowledge partners” include difficult-to-access economic assets such
as university faculty expertise, new sector leaders, and workforce developers. Once the project
team is established, we develop a structured process that leads to a common agenda, shared measurement, continuous communication, and mutually reinforced activities among all participants.
Our projects remain collaborative and effective from conception to launch.
Our focus on talent:
Our talent portfolio includes initiatives that build internship programs, connect employers to specialized talent, and attract young, smart, and global talent back to Michigan.
Employer Internship Training Sessions:
Removing barriers for employers interested in building internship programs, our Employer Internship Training Sessions have trained approximately 1,700 employers at more than 75 venues resulting in hundreds of new internship opportunities.
Let us help your organization grow, launch, or expand an internship program!
Learn more at www.primacivitas.org.
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The Michigan Internship Initiative
Notes
The Michigan Internship Initiative partners, Hello West Michigan, and the Prima Civitas Foundation,
are focused on creating an environment that will encourage businesses to connect and strategically identify areas of opportunities for creating a talent pipeline. Building partnerships with
workforce development professionals, educational institutions, economic development, and businesses will support Michigan-based talent with finding opportunities in the state while helping our
businesses stay and grow here.
The Michigan Internship Initiative has two primary components:
• Producing the Employer Internship Toolkit with up-to-date information
• Conducting Employer Internship Training Sessions (EITS)
Attendees of an EITS walk away from each session with the tools needed and a clear understanding
of how to structure an internship program by following these 5 steps:
1. Set goals and policies for the internship program
2. Write a plan for the internship opportunity
3. Recruit a qualified intern
4. Manage the intern
5. Conduct exit interviews and follow-up
Other key components of an EITS include:
• Connecting employers with colleges and workforce development partners
• The importance and concept of proactively creating an organization’s workforce pipeline
• Discussion surrounding how interns can directly impact an organization’s bottom-line
• Description of “non-traditional” interns
Find the Michigan Internship Initiative on LinkedIn http://bit.ly/MichiganInternshipInitiativeLI
Or contact Amanda Dumond-Avila at the Prima Civitas Foundation at (517) 488-9777
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Notes
MCEEA Mission
The mission of MCEEA is to promote and maximize career
potential and the advancement of internships, cooperative education, and employment within the State of
Michigan through collaborative relationships among
employers, colleges and universities.
The Purpose of MCEEA shall be to:
• Promote the advancement of internships, cooperative education, and employment within
the State of Michigan.
• Partner with Michigan business and industry, education, labor, state government, and professional organizations.
• Educate employers, educators, students, parents, and government officials of the academic,
career development, and economic benefits of internships and cooperative education leading to employment.
• Advocate the benefits of internships and cooperative education for employers, educational
institutions, students, and state government.
• Advocate the benefits of career resources to employers, educational institutions, and students.
• To promote camaraderie among career educators and employers.
• Facilitate the exchange of information on internships, cooperative education and career service activities in Michigan.
The Scope of MCEEA shall be to:
• MCEEA shall be a nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, and non-profit organization.
• MCEEA is organized within the regulations of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
and operates within the meaning of this Code.
• No member shall directly benefit financially from this organization. Any monies which accrue
to the organization shall be used for educational, programming, and promotional purposes
only.
• The Alliance is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all individuals in the application to, participation in, and administration of this Alliance.
Benefits of Membership:
• Participate in the drive-in workshops and annual conference designed to keep members up
to date on employment/recruitment and career development related practices.
• Network with employer and educational communities to establish and cultivate relevant
contacts with similar goals.
• Exchange information on the latest hiring trends.
• Keep abreast of current state and federal legislation affecting hiring practices.
• Receive current updates on Alliance activities through newsletters and member communication.
• Access Employer and Career Center contact information from your members only account.
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Notes and Resources
More information: http://mceea.org/MCEEA
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Agenda
9:00 - 10:00 AM
10:00 - 10:10 AM
Welcome and opening remarks: Dean Scott Johnson, UM-Flint
10:10 - 10:20 AM
Event agenda overview: Amanda Dumond-Avila, Prima Civitas
10:20 - 10:30 AM
About MCEEA: Chris Sell, Michigan State University/MCEEA President-Elect
10:40 - 11:55 AM
Breakout Session #1 (select one)
Room E
Room F
Boardroom
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Expo Center
Employer Internship Training Session Registration and continental breakfast
Summer & Fall 2013 Schedule Aug 13th Employer Internship Training Session
Presenter: Amanda Dumond-Avila, Prima Civitas Foundation
Room F
How to Work with International Students
Presenters: Athena Trentin and Malin Clark, GTRI and UM-Flint
Developing Intern Job Descriptions
Presenters: Stephanie Fisher and Tanya Primeau, Diplomat Specialty
Pharmacy and Davenport University
2:15 - 2:30 PM
Closing
Expo Center
Closing Remarks: Tara Allendorfer, UM-Flint
Warren 9:00-­‐10:30 am Aug 20 Livonia 3:00-­‐4:30 pm nd
Holland 8:30-­‐10:00 am Grand Rapids 10:30 am-­‐12:30pm th
Sept 10 th
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Sept 17 Sept 20 Midland 9:00-­‐10:30 am Flint 9:00-­‐10:30 am Traverse City 3:00-­‐4:30 pm st
Kalamazoo 9:00-­‐10:30 am st
Oct 1 Battle Creek 3:00-­‐4:30 pm nd
*Grand Rapids 2:00-­‐4:00 pm rd
Saginaw 3:00-­‐4:30 pm Holland 8:30-­‐10:00 am Oct 1 Oct 2 Oct 3 th
Oct 10 To register, go to http://bit.ly/QLySmv and select a session * Denotes a level 2 workshop, which includes building on the basics from level 1. Bring your draft internship outline and HOST Boardroom
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Sept 5 Lunch, Intern Panel and Discussion, moderated by Amanda Avila, PCF
Employer Internship Training Session
Presenter: Amanda Dumond-Avila, Prima Civitas Foundation
9:00-­‐10:30 am th
Lunch
Room E
Aug 22 Developing Intern Job Descriptions
Presenters: Stephanie Fisher and Tanya Primeau, Diplomat Specialty
Pharmacy and Davenport University
Breakout Session #2 (select one)
Lansing Aug 20 How to Work with International Students
Presenters: Athena Trentin and Malin Clark, GTRI and UM-Flint
12:55 - 2:10 PM
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position descriptions to finalize in this working session. at Notes and Resources
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Sponsors
Intern Advantage:
Creating a Talent Pipeline Through
Community Partnerships and Resources
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
UM-Flint School of Management
1 Riverfront Center West, Flint, MI
Event Program
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Sponsors