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Talent Programs Identified: 2018
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Program NameType of ProgramLocationDescriptionFor additional information
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Career DayHigh School ProgramsStandish-Sterling High SchoolStudents from SSC and Au Gres-Sims attend this yearly event to discuss educational and career opportunities with business representatives.http://www.standish-sterling.org/workspaces/One.aspx?objectId=8804437&contextId=586819
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Bay City Co-op ProgramHigh School ProgramsBay City Public SchoolsThe cooperative plan to prepare students for employment is an organizational pattern in which regularly scheduled part-time (usually half-days) on-the-job employment is coordinated with the job-related classroom instruction by a qualified instructorhttps://bcschools.net/index.php/parents-students/student-help-resources/158-co-op
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Merrill Community Early College (MCEC) (Free vocational training)Free Vocational TrainingMerrill High SchoolLearners enrolled in Merrill Community Early College (MCEC) have the opportunity to earn up a level 4 vocational certificate for FREE! Scholars participating in MCEC have early enrollment options at Greater Michigan Construction Academy, as well as FREE tuition, in over 12 vocational programshttp://www.merrill.k12.mi.us/District/Department/41-Early-College/Portal/career-options
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Coleman Jr/Sr High School AgriScience ProgramHigh School ProgramsColeman High SchoolAgriScience Program- hands-on learning that creates opportunities to earn money raising animals (imagine earning enough to pay for college while still in high school; check out the well over 100 careers listed that your child will be prepared to take on at the website under "Programs/AgriScience" tab. .https://www.colemanschools.net/domain/20
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Midland Opprotuntiy ConnectionHigh School ProgramsOnlineStudents located in Bay County can use Opportunity Connection to begin their exploration of their future. We can provide classroom speakers and help find students internships and other opportunities.http://www.opportunityconnection.net/
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Career and Technical Education (CTE)High School ProgramsClare-Gladwin Career CenterCTE classes give students experience and skills that can be used to enter the work force right out of high school, as well as opportunities to earn articulated college credit and state or national certifications upon successful completion of the course. All CTE programs also fulfill the MME requirement for the fourth-year math-related course! https://www.cgresd.net/Page/189
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Greater Michigan Construction AcademyHigh School ProgramsMidlandThe Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA) along with the Midland County Educational Service Agency (ESA) conducted a construction trades camp for area middle and high school students. Michigan high school students can spend part of their day in work training programs, often earning credits from community collegeshttp://www.gmcacademy.org/
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The Saginaw Career ComplexCommunity ProgramSaginaw Career ComplexMore than 500 high school juniors and seniors attend for half of their school day, and are making a daily investment in their future careers. Each of the 19 programs offered at SCC link learning with earning by teaching skills that help prepare students for college, advanced technical training or skilled entry-level work. In addition to learning in real world, technology-rich labs, students can earn industry certifications that give them a head start in preparing for high-skill, high-wage careers.http://www.spsd.net/scc/about-scc/
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Dow STEM AmbassadorsHigh School ProgramsVarious Communites in Michigan and around the worldDow STEM Ambassadors are a group of trained employees who are getting out into strategic Dow communities to inspire students and support teachers. School day activities may include career talks, guest lecturing, science experiments, mentoring, Dow site tours, being a teacher partner, and science research.http://www.dow.com/en-us/science-and-sustainability/global-citizenship/stem-ambassadors
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Dow Co-opsCollege Co-OpsVariousInternship and Co-op opportunities span a diverse range of disciplines.http://www.dow.com/en-us/careers
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Dow IntershipsCollege InternshipsVariousInternship and Co-op opportunities span a diverse range of disciplines.http://www.dow.com/en-us/careers
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Detla College Co-opsCollege Internships Local business in the area (University Center)The Accademic Career Experience Office helps students find paid/unpaid internships where they get the real-world work experience that will help them land a job when they graduate. Students are also be able to make better decisions about their career path.http://www.delta.edu/academics/engaged-learning/internships.html
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Detla College InternshipsCollege Co-OpsLocal business in the area (University Center)The Accademic Career Experience Office helps students find Co-ops. One year minimum commitment. You need to enroll. Credit is through related Academic Career Experience (ACE) courses. You’ll work 12 to 40 hours per week. Typically, students work about 20-25 hours around their class schedule. Positions are with local businesses.http://www.delta.edu/academics/engaged-learning/co-op.html
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Saginaw Valley State UniversityCollege Co-OpsUniversity CenterThe co-op program is open to all undergraduate students currently enrolled at SVSU. Students in the program not only gain work-world experience, but are expected to actively participate in key projects. Students MUST apply through Cardinal Career Network for the Co-op/Internship programhttp://www.svsu.edu/careerservices/
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Saginaw Valley State UniversityCollege Internships University CenterInternships can be either paid or unpaid, and can involve projects that vary in intensity based on the student’s level of experience. Students MUST apply through Cardinal Career Network for the Co-op/Internship programhttp://www.svsu.edu/careerservices/
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Central Michigan University Capital City Internship ProgramCollege Internships Organizations in the Great Lakes Bay AreaHelps students to research and identify internship/co-op opportunitieshttps://www.cmich.edu/ess/academic_advising_assistance/career_services/Pages/internships-co-ops.aspx
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Central Michigan University Capital City Internship ProgramCollege InternshipsStudents gain experience in Lansing MIProvides CMU students the opportunity to gain experience, network in a governmental setting and learn the critical role government plays on campus and in our communities. The program takes place in Downtown Lansing  with internships available in a variety of offices and departments.https://www.cmich.edu/ess/academic_advising_assistance/career_services/Pages/CCIP.aspx
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MidMichigan Health Job Shadowing Job ShadowingAlma, Alpena, Clare, Gladwin, Houghton Lake, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, SaginawJob shadowing opportunities are a one-time, two-to-four hour observation in a department or with a current employee in the healthcare field. These opportunities are available year round. Students must be at least 16 years of age and must complete an online application to be considered.https://www.midmichigan.org/education/internships-job-shadowing/
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MidMichigan Health ApprenticeshipAcademic ApprenticeshipAlma, Alpena, Clare, Gladwin, Houghton Lake, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, SaginawAcademic Apprenticeships are for students requiring hands-on hours for college credit. This program is for students already enrolled in a healthcare related program who must complete hours based on a class requirement. These apprenticeships are available throughout the year. Prior to starting the apprenticeship experience, students must provide a curriculum guide of the requirements to be completed during the apprenticeship experience to obtain graduation credit.https://www.midmichigan.org/education/internships-job-shadowing/
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MidMichigan Health Observation HoursApprenticeshipAlma, Alpena, Clare, Gladwin, Houghton Lake, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, SaginawObservation hours are for students who need hours to gain acceptance into a healthcare program. These apprenticeship hours are available throughout the year. The maximum amount of time allotted is up to two weeks or 80 hours of observation only experience. Prior to starting the apprenticeship experience, students must provide a curriculum guide of the college’s recognized requirements for applicationhttps://www.midmichigan.org/education/internships-job-shadowing/
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UA Local 85 - Apprenticeships ApprenticeshipGreat Lakes Bay RegionFor US citizens 18 year or older who are interested in being Pipe fitters, Plumbers and HVACR Technicians. Must reside in the followig counties: Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Bay, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Huron,the half west of M-53 Iosco, Isabella, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Midland, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogamaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Tuscola, and Wexford countiehttp://www.ualocal85.org/Apprenticeships.aspx
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Flint/Saginaw Electrical JATCApprenticeshipFlint/SaginawFlint/Saginaw Electrical Joint Apprentice and Training Committee has been educating Journeyman Wireman Electricians for 68 years and training members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Unions 557 & 948 in the Flint and Saginaw Communitieshttp://www.fsejatc.com/
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Covenant Health Care Job shadowing programJob ShadowingGreat Lakes Bay RegionCovenant’s Job Shadow Program allows you to experience what it’s like to work in the health care field alongside one of our extraordinary staff members. You will spend approximately two to four hours shadowing a health care professional. They will provide you with insight that can assist you in selecting your future health care career.http://www.covenanthealthcare.com/main/jobshadowprogram.aspx
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The Saginaw Valley Young Professionals Network Young Professional Initiatives SaginawThe Saginaw Valley Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a program initiated by the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce. The mission of the Young Professionals Network is to support the attraction and retention of young talent to the Saginaw Valley and Great Lakes Bay region while developing the next generation of leadershttp://www.saginawchamber.org/ypn.html
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Mt. Pleasant Young Professionals Network Young Professional Initiatives Mount PleasantMount Pleasant Young Professionals Network is a group of young professionals ages 20-40 that meets regularly to network, grow professionally, and have fun! YPN provides tools young pros can utilize in a real world setting. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are fairly established, you can benefit by joining YPNhttp://www.mt-pleasant.net/pages/young-professionals-network
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Midland Young ProfessionalsYoung Professional Initiatives MidlandMYPros (Midland Young Professionals) works to attract and retain talented young professionals by creating networking opportunities, providing personal and professional development, supporting community involvement, and fostering an overall investment in the future of Midland.http://www.macc.org/mypros
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Energize — Bay City-basedYoung Professional Initiatives Bay City AreaBay City Young professional groups organized to provide promote networking between young professionals in the Great Lakes Bay Region, through the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2010/05/great_lakes_bay_region_young_p.html
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Annual Ruby Award EventYoung Professional Initiatives Great Lakes Bay RegionThe Annual RUBY Award celebration recognizes professionals younger than 40 who live and/or work in Saginaw, Bay and Midland counties and who have made their mark in their professionhttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2015/03/see_the_young_professionals_ho.html
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Michigan Young Professionals Network Statewide ConferenceTalent Attraction InitiativesHosted by Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of CommerceThis annual conference provides a forum for young professionals from across the Great Lakes State to connect, build relationships, and exchange ideas around leading topics.http://www.miypnstateconf.com/
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Saginaw Valley State University Alumni Career ServicesTalent Attraction InitiativesUniversity CenterThe Career Services office is available to all alumni FREE OF CHARGE for life. They assist Alumni with professional development needs. All Alumni have access to an online job database (Cardinal Career Network) connecting them to 8,000+ job opportunities annuallyhttp://www.svsu.edu/careerservices/
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Dow Hiring EventTalent Attraction InitiativesVarious locations/ including one in Saginaw 8/2017A variety of jobs and skill levels availablehttp://www.dow.com/en-us/careers/job-finder/Job-Details?rid=1706583
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Saginaw Valley State University Employment FairsTalent Attraction InitiativesVarious locations on the University CampusEmployment Fairs are held several times per year. (Education Employment Fair; Employment & Networking Fair; Manufacturing & Information Technology Employment Fair; Summer Job & Internship Fair;Health & Human Services Employment Fair; Accounting & Finance Employment Fair; Part-Time Job Fair)http://www.svsu.edu/careerservices/forstudents/employmentfairs/
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Hire Detroit Alumni Only Career FairTalent Attraction InitiativesCobo Center DetroitHIREDETROIT 2017 offers job seekers the ultimate opportunity of finding their next career. Partner Universities include: U of M, U of M Alumni Association, Central, Oakland, Northern, Wayne, and Hope Collegehttps://events.bizzabo.com/careerdetroit2017
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Great Lakes Bay Region "Where innovation flows" CampaignPublic relations/ Marketing/Social media Great Lakes Bay RegionThe mission of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance is to encourage, support and celebrate regional collaboration and initiatives that will improve the economic vitality and quality of life in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Memebers of this alliance incldue The Bay Area, Midland Area and Saginaw County Chambers of Commerce, along with Bay Future, Midland Tomorrow and Saginaw Future Inc.http://greatlakesbay.com/work/worker-training/
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STEM Pipeline Public relations/ Marketing/Social media Great Lakes Bay RegionThe STEM Pipeline is a comprehensive STEM Website for the Great Lakes Bay Region/Prosperity Region 5 (Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw Counties). This website is designed to coordinate and organize various STEM efforts from throughout the Great Lakes Bay Regionhttp://stempipeline.com/
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Dow Employee Resource GroupsDiversity & InclusionAfrican-American Network (AAN)The African American Network (AAN) focuses on supporting employees with their transition and development within the Dow Chemical Company. Its mission is centered on creating opportunities for employees to develop mentoring and networking relationships that enhance their career potentialhttp://www.dow.com/en-us/careers/working-at-dow/diversity-and-inclusion#
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Dow Employee Resource GroupsDiversity & InclusionAsian Diversity Network (ADN)The Asian Diversity Network (ADN) promotes the personal and professional development of Dow employees across the company by offering a networking forum with peers and leaders, creating mentorship opportunities, and providing resources to develop skills necessary to succeed throughout all career stages. ADN also advocates for greater Asian cultural awareness across the company.http://www.dow.com/en-us/careers/working-at-dow/diversity-and-inclusion#
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Dow Employee Resource GroupsDiversity & InclusionDisability Employee Network (DEN)Our Disability Employee Network (DEN) leads the charge to break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. http://www.dow.com/en-us/careers/working-at-dow/diversity-and-inclusion#
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Dow Employee Resource GroupsDiversity & InclusionGLADGLAD, Dow's employee resource group for LGBT and ally employees – Dow’s historic and long held commitment to improving LGBT workplace equality began more than a decade ago when it formed the Chemical industry’s first LGBT employee resource group, GLAD. http://www.dow.com/en-us/careers/working-at-dow/diversity-and-inclusion#
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Dow Employee Resource GroupsDiversity & InclusionHispanic Latin Network (HLN)The mission of the Hispanic Latin Network (HLN) is to engage and inspire employees to contribute to Dow’s success, by creating and promoting career, educational, mentoring and networking opportunities. http://www.dow.com/en-us/careers/working-at-dow/diversity-and-inclusion#
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Dow Employee Resource GroupsDiversity & InclusionMiddle East Intercultural Network (MEIN)The Middle East Intercultural Network (MEIN) is focused on breaking stereotypes and bringing awareness and inclusion of Middle Eastern culture. http://www.dow.com/en-us/careers/working-at-dow/diversity-and-inclusion#
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Dow Employee Resource GroupsDiversity & InclusionWomen’s Innovation Network (WIN)Our Women’s Innovation Network (WIN) supports the professional development of women around the world, offering mentoring and networking opportunities, and providing access to professional development tailored to the unique needs of women at critical career stageshttp://www.dow.com/en-us/careers/working-at-dow/diversity-and-inclusion#
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Dow Employee Resource GroupsDiversity & InclusionVetNetThis employee resource group focuses on attracting, retaining and mentoring active service members as well as Veterans into the Dow Chemical Company. VetNet also serves as an education resource for service members, Veterans and allies while also generating positive Veteran outreach to communities and areas central to Dow locationshttp://www.dow.com/en-us/careers/working-at-dow/diversity-and-inclusion#
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WorkKeysShort-Term Training programsBay City, Midland, SaginawWorkKeys is a job skills assessment test that helps employers choose the most qualified candidates for their jobs. By taking WorkKeys tests, you can compare your skills to those required for real jobs needed by area employers like Dow, Dow Corning, and Nexteer. If your WorkKeys scores show that you are falling short of employer requirements, Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! can provide solutions to help you upgrade your skills and improve your test scores to meet employer needs.https://www.michiganworks.com/job-seeker/workkeys/
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eLearning Soft Skills ProgramShort-Term Training programsOnlineThese 14 eLearning modules on Lifelong Soft Skills are to provide a universally accessible soft skills training resource for the Michigan workforce for basic and foundational skills for the workplace, to help ensure the workforce is ready to succeed in the 21st century.https://www.mitalent.org/elearning-soft-skills-program
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