Michigan Works! SBTDC PTAC

Business Header
Happy Independence Day

Greetings!

 

Please take a moment to view our weekly update to keep current on the exciting happenings around the Upper Peninsula.  

 

September 20, 2013
 Talent Summit Logo 2013
The Upper Great Lakes 
Talent Summit
Harris, Michigan
________________________________________
Collaborate Create Connect

 

This year's Summit will  further explore and develop the regional collaboration needed to create connections that will result in continued economic growth.  

 

The event continues on a local level the work that began at Governor Snyder's statewide economic development and education summits in March and April.  

 Governor's Economic Summit 2013Governor's Education Summit 2013

The Summit will provide an opportunity to weigh in on the areas of focus resulting from discussions at, and following Governor Snyder's summits.

 

Key Topics Include:

 

  • Future Talent Demands
  • Talent Acquisition Challenges
  • Connecting Employers to the Talent Development and Education Communities 

Join this year's event and provide input for our region's 

Talent and Economic Development solutions.  

 

Wide-spread sponsorship across our region has been a signature of this event, sponsorship opportunities are still available (see contact info below).

Updates available at www.jobforce.org or call 906.789.0558 ext. 240 for more information regarding the event and sponsorship opportunities.  

_________________________________

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

 

INTERESTED IN A NEW CAREER?

Department of Corrections

 

NOW HIRING IN THE UPPER PENINSULA

 

MALE and FEMALE

 

CORRECTIONS OFFICERS

 

Representatives from the Michigan Dept of Corrections will be present

 

5:00 - 7:00 P.M. EDT

 

Michigan Works! Service Center in Marquette

1498 O'Dovero Drive

Marquette, MI 49855
Michigan Works! SBTDC PTAC  

___________________________

July 10, 2013

 Supporting the

 Federal and Defense Supply Chain Series

What Every Department of Defense Subcontractor Should Know

 

As a subcontractor working on a Department of Defense contract, you have an obligation to meet the requirements of the contract.  This is a two part event -- the morning will be classroom and address critical contract requirements.  The afternoon session will be held in a computer lab where you will learn about Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and have the opportunity to work on-line and acquire the necessary skills.

 

MORNING SESSION

  • ITAR
  • Cost / Pricing Analysis
  • Davis-Bacon / Dept. of Labor Requirements

AFTERNOON SESSION - computer lab

  • What is the FAR?
  • Where do I find the FAR?
  • How do I look up & interpret a FAR clause?
  • Under what scenarios will the FAR come into play?
  • How do FAR clauses apply to govt. solicitation?

Click HERE for on line registration and updated information. 

 

DATE:

July 10, 2013

8:00 - 9:00am Check in

9:00am - Noon - Morning Session

1:00pm - 4:30pm Afternoon Session

 

LOCATION:

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

1601 University Drive, Marinette, WI  54143

 

REGISTRATION:

There is NO COST for this program BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMITED

 

For more information contact:

Don Makowski

Phone: 906.789.0558 x244

Email: donmakowski@nwm.cog.mi.us

 

 WPINWTC 

Michigan Works! SBTDC PTAC M&M Chamber

   

___________________________

July 18, 2013

UPEDA Membership Meeting 

UPEDA 

Island Convention Center

 

Click HERE to register

 

  UPWARD2
Join Our Mailing List!

 

  Like us on Facebook
View our profile on LinkedInFollow us on Twitter

MI-Works June Reporter

 

 

Scan the QR code to join 

our mailing list.

QR Sign-up

Use your mobile device to 

scan the QR code.


QUICK LINKS 

MIUpperHand
 
 
UPWARD2

 
 
 
 
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

 

July 9, 2013

Department of Corrections

Job Fair

Location: Michigan Works! Service Center in Marquette County

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm EST

For more information call Michigan Works! at 906.228.3075

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 9, 2013 
Business After Hours 
Esky 150.org 
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm EST 
Location: UP State Fairgrounds - Ruth Butler Building, Escanaba 
For more information call the Delta County Chamber of Commerce at 906.786.2192

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 16, 2013 
Business After Hours 
Forgotten Fire Winery 
Time: 5:00 - 6:30pm CST 
Location: Table Six 
For more information please contact Marinette Menominee Chamber of Commerce at 715.735.6681

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 17, 2013 
Business After Hours
Delta County Airport co-sponsored with Upper Michigan Green Aviation 
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm EST 
Location: Delta County Airport 
For more information, please call the Delta County Chamber of Commerce at 906.786.2192

 




 

July 26, 2013 
Starting a Business Workshop 

(MI-SBTDC) 
Location: Michigan Works! Service Center in Marquette County 
Time: Noon - 2:00 pm EST 
For more information call Michigan Works! at 906.228.3075

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 31, 2013 
Starting a Business Workshop 

(MI-SBTDC) 
Location: Michigan Works! Service Center in Delta County 
Time: Noon - 2:00 pm EST 
For more information call Michigan Works! at 906.789.9732

Last week 113 people found employment through Michigan Works! The Job Force Board with estimated annual wages of $2,196,051.04.
Thanks to our many partners
that helped make these connections possible.
Our vision is to create and maintain a healthy and growing economy with a local workforce that has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to enable local employers to compete and succeed in a global and technologically-sophisticated market place.

Thank you for your continued support of economic and workforce development efforts throughout our region.


Sincerely,

Orrin Bailey
Michigan Works! The Job Force Board

 Equal Opportunity/Employer.  Michigan Relay (800) 649-3777. 
Auxiliary Aids and Services Available to Individuals with Disabilities upon Request.