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

 

October 30-31, 2013 

Bi-National Twin Sault's Regional Collaboration Conference

 

LSSU Walker L. Cisler Center

650 W. Easterday Ave., Sault Ste Marie MI 49783

 

 

 

 

 

What does regional collaboration mean to you and your organization?

 

Have you heard of the regional prosperity initiative?

 

The Governor is empowering locals to drive economic prosperity. 

 

Register now for UPEDA's October meeting and learn 

more about Michigan's regional reinvention.


 

 

The 2nd annual Bi-National Twin Sault's Regional Collaboration Conference, sessions will include:

  • Making the Most of Unique UP/Twin Soos Tourism Opportunities
  • The current state of U.S.-Canada Border Crossings in the Twin Soos
  • The Challenge of Protecting Great Lakes Water Quality
  • Strategic Initiatives in a Bi-National Transportation Corridor
  • The Value of Trails and Natural Resources in the U.P.

And Much More!

 

 Click HERE to register!
 

 

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Contracting with the State of Michigan

 

Government Contracting with the State of 

Michigan has changed.  

Attend this conference to find out more.

 

 

Video Conference

 

Representatives from the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget-Procurement will discuss the state's solicitation process.

  • How to register as a vendor
  • Where to find contracting opportunities
  • Free resources for research & bid preparation
  • Expectations of state bid proposals
  • How bids are evaluated and approved.

 

October 23, 2013

Michigan Works!

The Job Force Board

2950 College Ave

Escanaba, MI 49829

1:00pm-3:00pm

Check in begins at 12:30pm

Register:

http://bit.ly/15cB7BB 

 

November 5, 2013

Lakeshore Center

1st floor conference rm

600 E. Lakeshore Drive

Houghton, MI 49931

1:30pm-3:00pm

Check in begins at 12:30pm

Register:

http://bit.ly/1fiI6QF

 

If you have questions, call Don Makowski at (906) 789.0558 Ext. 244

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  October 25, 2013
Employer Internship

Training Session

 

Learn how to develop a quality internship program!

 

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Date:

Friday, October 25th, 2013

 

Time: 1:00-­-2:30 pm

 

Location: Bay College 2001 N. Lincoln Escanaba, MI 

**Room 525 by the Bay Café

 

RSVP: Annette Johnson at johnsona@baycollege.edu

 

Training sessions will cover:
  1. Setting goals and policies for the program
  2. Writing a plan
  3. Recruiting qualified interns
  4. Managing the interns
  5. Conducting exit interviews and follow up
 

 

 

 

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Information from Eagle Mine

 

 

 

We are pleased to announce that Eagle Mine will be hiring as we move forward with mine construction and production. Some jobs will begin to be posted on an ongoing basis as we build the operations facilities and prepare a team of managers, supervisors and technical personnel. There will be additional jobs posted closer to the production start date. For all of these positions, we want to keep our communities informed. You will be our main source of talent - our partners - in helping us run a successful and safe mining operation.

To apply for positions:

All open positions, including Manpower temporary positions, will be posted on the Pure Michigan Talent Connect online system of Michigan Works: www.mitalent.org

Although you may apply directly through the online system, we strongly suggest you visit the Michigan Works Service Center in Marquette at 1498 O'Dovero Drive. There you will receive assistance in finding and applying for open positions, as well as opportunities to take advantage of other jobseeker services provided free of charge, such as resume assistance and use of computers, printers and mailing services. You may also visit the Manpower office at 925 W Washington St #105 for assistance with temporary positions.

Contractor Opportunities:

We do business, and the majority of our hiring, with many outside companies that supply us with skilled contractors who strengthen our workforce. For inquiries regarding contractor and vendor work, visit our website at www.eaglemine.com to explore links to the following contractors or, better yet, ask for help at Michigan Works:
  • Associated Constructors
  • Bacco Construction Co.
  • Christman Constructors
  • Closner Construction
  • C.R. Meyer & Sons Co.
  • M.J. Van Damme Inc.

 

Types of mining careers:


Depending on your interests, education and training, there will be a number of mining careers available with Eagle. Below are just a few of the positions that will be needed to build and operate the Eagle Mine.

  • Mining engineers
  • Electricians
  • Mechanics
  • Environmental technicians
  • Geologists
  • Information systems and technology specialists
  • Heavy equipment operators
  • Safety Advisors
 
For more information, contact:

Human Resources 
Eagle Mine 
(906) 339-7196 
EagleHR@lundinmining.com 
 
or
 
Alex Kofsky 
Michigan Works 
906-280-4177 
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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

 

October 18, 2013
9th Annual U.P. Nonprofit Conference
Pulling Together, Making a Difference
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Location: Northern Michigan University, Don H. Bottum University Center, Marquette
For more information please contact Great Lakes Center for Youth
at 906.228.8919 ext 13 or email vleonhardt@glcyd.org
To Register Online  CLICK HERE! 

 

 

 

  October 23, 2013
Contracting to the State of Michigan (Video Conference)
Time: Check-In 12:30; 

Conference 1:00-3:00 EDT
Location: Michigan Works! 
2950 College Avenue, Escanaba, M
For more information or to register please contact Don Makowski at
(906)789-0558 x244 or email donmakowski@nwm.cog.mi.us

 

 

 

October 25, 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

 

 

 

October 29, 2013
How to do Business with Veterans Administration
Time: 1:30-4:30pm CDT
Location: Forward Financial, W8159 US-2 Iron Mountain, MI
For more information or to register please contact Don Makowski at
(906)789-0558 x244 or email donmakowski@nwm.cog.mi.us

 

 

 

 

  October 30, 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

 

 

 

October 30, 2013
Business After Hours
Hilltop RV Superstore, Stewart Manufacturing
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm EDT
Location: Hilltop RV Superstore
For more information, please call the Delta County Chamber
of Commerce at 906.786.2192 

 

 

 

November 1, 2013
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR): Understanding the Basics
Time: Check-In: 8:00 - 8:30am; Seminar: 8:30- Noon CT
Location: Bay College West, Computer Lab Room 257 
2801 North US 2, Iron Mountain, MI 
For more information or to register please contact Don Makowski at 
(906)789-0558 x244 or email donmakowski@nwm.cog.mi.us

 

 

 

November 4, 2013
Business After Hours
TV6
Time: 5:00-7:00pm EDT
For more information please contact Lake Superior Community Partnership at lscp@marquette.org

 


November 5, 2013 
Contracting to the State of Michigan (Video Conference) 
Time: Check-In 12:30; Conference 1:00-3:00 EDT
Location: Lakeshore Center, 1st floor conference rm 
600 E. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI
For more information or to register please contact Don Makowski at 
(906)789-0558 x244 or email donmakowski@nwm.cog.mi.us

 
Last week 51 people found employment through Michigan Works! The Job Force Board with estimated annual wages of $991,138.08.
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. 
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