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Trump's debate references to 'Black jobs' and 'Hispanic jobs' stir Democratic anger
Read full article: Trump's debate references to 'Black jobs' and 'Hispanic jobs' stir Democratic angerDonald Trump's warning during his debate with Joe Biden that immigrants are taking “Black jobs" and “Hispanic jobs” prompted outrage from Democrats and Black leaders who found the language vague and racially discriminatory.
Washtenaw Community College hosting Career Exploration Night in July
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College hosting Career Exploration Night in JulyStaff from the Center for Career Success will present information about high-demand careers and the academic paths that will lead to success in those industries.
Thousands of tradesmen headed to Washtenaw Community College for summer training
Read full article: Thousands of tradesmen headed to Washtenaw Community College for summer trainingMore than 6,100 members from five national and international trade unions will travel to Ann Arbor this summer to advance their skills and knowledge.
Welding students at Washtenaw Community College compete with world’s best in in-demand industries
Read full article: Welding students at Washtenaw Community College compete with world’s best in in-demand industriesOn average, more than 400 welding students are enrolled each semester in four certificate and associate degree welding programs.
Ann Arbor is officially one of the top ‘best cities’ in the United States
Read full article: Ann Arbor is officially one of the top ‘best cities’ in the United StatesAlthough it has slid in the rankings Ann Arbor’s eclectic personality, college town vibes, football weekends and year-round events have kept it on the list.
5 reasons why people with disabilities are great hires for holiday work, and beyond
Read full article: 5 reasons why people with disabilities are great hires for holiday work, and beyondEach year retail stores hire more workers than usual to make sure they can accommodate all the extra people and demand for goods, although one group that can overlooked is those with disabilities.
Homecoming event offers networking opportunities in Ann Arbor’s growing technology industry
Read full article: Homecoming event offers networking opportunities in Ann Arbor’s growing technology industryThis year’s event is slated to take place from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at Venue by 4M on South Industrial Highway.
Washtenaw Community College hosting talks on Advance Ypsi job training program
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College hosting talks on Advance Ypsi job training programThe Advance Ypsi program aims to connect residents and Ypsilanti Community High School students in the 48198 and 48197 zipcodes to education and training that could lead to high-wage, in-demand jobs.
Ypsilanti residents can get free classes at Washtenaw Community College with Michigan scholarship program
Read full article: Ypsilanti residents can get free classes at Washtenaw Community College with Michigan scholarship programLocal adults ages 25 and older who don’t yet have a college degree could have in-district tuition paid for at Washtenaw Community College thanks to Michigan’s Reconnect Scholarship program.
Here’s how to become an air traffic controller, help meet demand for shortage
Read full article: Here’s how to become an air traffic controller, help meet demand for shortageThe average annual salary for a controller in 2021 was $129,750, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and controllers also get to have top-notch benefits working for the government.
New coalition addressing child care challenges in Livingston, Washtenaw counties
Read full article: New coalition addressing child care challenges in Livingston, Washtenaw countiesThe new effort brings together local child care providers, families, policymakers and businesses to develop and implement a regional action plan over the next year.
UK telecom company BT plans to shed up to 55,000 jobs, replace some with AI
Read full article: UK telecom company BT plans to shed up to 55,000 jobs, replace some with AIU.K. telecom company BT Group plans to shed up to 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade and replace some of them with artificial intelligence.
5 tips to negotiating salary for first job out of college
Read full article: 5 tips to negotiating salary for first job out of collegeWhile many graduates to obtain employment right after college, one expert said there are certain negotiating tactics that can be used to maximize the salary of their first job.
3 reasons why becoming a behavioral therapist could be great career option
Read full article: 3 reasons why becoming a behavioral therapist could be great career optionDawn Sterling, a certified behavior analyst and ABA manager at Detroit Therapy Center, offers three reasons why getting into behavioral therapy could be a good career path.
Hey job seekers! Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation is hiring
Read full article: Hey job seekers! Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation is hiringThe City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation department is looking to fill several part-time and full-time positions for summer camps, city pools, golf courses, canoe liveries, parks and the water treatment plant.
New year brings Michigan’s minimum wage above $10, but it could rise even more
Read full article: New year brings Michigan’s minimum wage above $10, but it could rise even moreThe minimum wage in the state of Michigan increased on the first day of the year as scheduled, but that number may jump even higher in the coming months due to a looming court decision.
Detroit Region Aerotropolis releases 2022 annual report
Read full article: Detroit Region Aerotropolis releases 2022 annual reportThe Detroit Region Aerotropolis is a four-community, two-county public-private economic development partnership driving corporate expansion and new investments around Detroit Metro and Willow Run Airports.
Ann Arbor’s Zingerman’s Mail Order hiring night crew for holiday season
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s Zingerman’s Mail Order hiring night crew for holiday seasonThe Ann Arbor-based company is currently hiring seasonal, nightshift workers to prepare and pack orders made through its online and catalog shop.
Oakland County road commission looking to hire part-time drivers for winter
Read full article: Oakland County road commission looking to hire part-time drivers for winterThe Road Commission for Oakland County wants to hire part-time drivers seasonal drivers to assist full-time drivers during their winter duties
Help Wanted: American ironworkers recruiting next generation
Read full article: Help Wanted: American ironworkers recruiting next generationIt's one of dozens of union locals that has launched a recruiting blitz to bring in "unrepresented" journeymen and offer paid apprenticeships to the potential next generation of skilled welders.
What is ‘quiet quitting?’ ‘Quiet firing?’ How workers and employers can address burnout in the workplace
Read full article: What is ‘quiet quitting?’ ‘Quiet firing?’ How workers and employers can address burnout in the workplaceYou don't have to go far to find workers who are burned out, fed up and looking for a new job.
Global tech company investing $2.36B into EV battery plant in Big Rapids
Read full article: Global tech company investing $2.36B into EV battery plant in Big RapidsA global high-tech company has chosen a Michigan city as the site for its new electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility, and is investing billions of dollars into the project.
Job alert: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office hiring 911 dispatchers
Read full article: Job alert: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office hiring 911 dispatchersDispatchers are responsible for directing 911 emergency calls and non-emergency calls, maintaining records and reports, updating computer systems and providing emergency medical care instructions.
Want to work for a nonprofit? More than 100 jobs available at nonprofit career expo in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Want to work for a nonprofit? More than 100 jobs available at nonprofit career expo in Metro DetroitFifteen agencies will be offering 100+ jobs at a nonprofit career expo in West Bloomfield Township on Wednesday.
Washtenaw Community College hosting cybersecurity and healthcare boot camps for IT job hunters
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College hosting cybersecurity and healthcare boot camps for IT job huntersWCC has opened enrollment to two training programs to help job seekers grow their skills in cybersecurity and patient care.
Ann Arbor’s outdoor pools to close early due to staff shortages, mechanical issues
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s outdoor pools to close early due to staff shortages, mechanical issues“Due to staffing challenges and ongoing mechanical issues, staff will be altering the end of the summer schedule for the outdoor pools,” said the City of Ann Arbor in an emailed update.
Need a job? This new automotive plant is hiring over 100 positions
Read full article: Need a job? This new automotive plant is hiring over 100 positionsThere’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench in the job market, but a new automotive plant that focuses on electric cars is hiring engineers, skill traders, IT positions and a whole lot more.
Proposed change would take local control away from Michigan Works! offices: Share your opinion
Read full article: Proposed change would take local control away from Michigan Works! offices: Share your opinionThe proposed Wagner-Peyser Act change means the federal government wants to change how certain workforce development agencies are funded, taking local control away and consolidating that control at the state level.
3 signs you should consider turning your summer job into your career
Read full article: 3 signs you should consider turning your summer job into your careerWhen you hear “summer job,” you may think of something that’s temporary, but those summer jobs can actually turn into a great, fulfilling lifetime careers. So, how do you know when you have a keeper?
This major city is producing more garbage, but there are fewer sanitation workers to do the job
Read full article: This major city is producing more garbage, but there are fewer sanitation workers to do the jobAs communities continue to grow, so does the amount of garbage. But cities and companies are struggling to keep workers willing to do these "dirty" jobs.
Domino’s looking to hire about 200 team members across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Domino’s looking to hire about 200 team members across Metro DetroitDomino’s has announced it is looking for 175 delivery drivers and 25 assistant and general managers throughout Metro Detroit. The company is hoping to help people looking for a job get back into the workforce.
New pizzeria opening on Detroit’s Northwest side takes special focus on community
Read full article: New pizzeria opening on Detroit’s Northwest side takes special focus on communityA new pizzeria is opening Friday in a redeveloped commercial space in Northwest Detroit as part of an effort to bring new life to the community.
Target seeks to entice workers with pay of up to $24 an hour
Read full article: Target seeks to entice workers with pay of up to $24 an hourWorkers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is the fiercest, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year.