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3 | Career Day | High School Programs | Standish-Sterling High School | Students 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Bay City Co-op Program | High School Programs | Bay City Public Schools | The 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 instructor | https://bcschools.net/index.php/parents-students/student-help-resources/158-co-op | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Merrill Community Early College (MCEC) (Free vocational training) | Free Vocational Training | Merrill High School | Learners 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 programs | http://www.merrill.k12.mi.us/District/Department/41-Early-College/Portal/career-options | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Coleman Jr/Sr High School AgriScience Program | High School Programs | Coleman High School | AgriScience 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Midland Opprotuntiy Connection | High School Programs | Online | Students 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/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Career and Technical Education (CTE) | High School Programs | Clare-Gladwin Career Center | CTE 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Greater Michigan Construction Academy | High School Programs | Midland | The 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 colleges | http://www.gmcacademy.org/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | The Saginaw Career Complex | Community Program | Saginaw Career Complex | More 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/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Dow STEM Ambassadors | High School Programs | Various Communites in Michigan and around the world | Dow 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Dow Co-ops | College Co-Ops | Various | Internship and Co-op opportunities span a diverse range of disciplines. | http://www.dow.com/en-us/careers | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Dow Interships | College Internships | Various | Internship and Co-op opportunities span a diverse range of disciplines. | http://www.dow.com/en-us/careers | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Detla College Co-ops | College 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Detla College Internships | College Co-Ops | Local 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Saginaw Valley State University | College Co-Ops | University Center | The 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 program | http://www.svsu.edu/careerservices/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Saginaw Valley State University | College Internships | University Center | Internships 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 program | http://www.svsu.edu/careerservices/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Central Michigan University Capital City Internship Program | College Internships | Organizations in the Great Lakes Bay Area | Helps students to research and identify internship/co-op opportunities | https://www.cmich.edu/ess/academic_advising_assistance/career_services/Pages/internships-co-ops.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Central Michigan University Capital City Internship Program | College Internships | Students gain experience in Lansing MI | Provides 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | MidMichigan Health Job Shadowing | Job Shadowing | Alma, Alpena, Clare, Gladwin, Houghton Lake, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, Saginaw | Job 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/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | MidMichigan Health Apprenticeship | Academic Apprenticeship | Alma, Alpena, Clare, Gladwin, Houghton Lake, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, Saginaw | Academic 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/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | MidMichigan Health Observation Hours | Apprenticeship | Alma, Alpena, Clare, Gladwin, Houghton Lake, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, Saginaw | Observation 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 application | https://www.midmichigan.org/education/internships-job-shadowing/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | UA Local 85 - Apprenticeships | Apprenticeship | Great Lakes Bay Region | For 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 countie | http://www.ualocal85.org/Apprenticeships.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Flint/Saginaw Electrical JATC | Apprenticeship | Flint/Saginaw | Flint/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 Communities | http://www.fsejatc.com/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Covenant Health Care Job shadowing program | Job Shadowing | Great Lakes Bay Region | Covenant’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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | The Saginaw Valley Young Professionals Network | Young Professional Initiatives | Saginaw | The 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 leaders | http://www.saginawchamber.org/ypn.html | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Mt. Pleasant Young Professionals Network | Young Professional Initiatives | Mount Pleasant | Mount 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 YPN | http://www.mt-pleasant.net/pages/young-professionals-network | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Midland Young Professionals | Young Professional Initiatives | Midland | MYPros (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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Energize — Bay City-based | Young Professional Initiatives | Bay City Area | Bay 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Annual Ruby Award Event | Young Professional Initiatives | Great Lakes Bay Region | The 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 profession | http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2015/03/see_the_young_professionals_ho.html | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Michigan Young Professionals Network Statewide Conference | Talent Attraction Initiatives | Hosted by Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce | This 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/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Saginaw Valley State University Alumni Career Services | Talent Attraction Initiatives | University Center | The 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 annually | http://www.svsu.edu/careerservices/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Dow Hiring Event | Talent Attraction Initiatives | Various locations/ including one in Saginaw 8/2017 | A variety of jobs and skill levels available | http://www.dow.com/en-us/careers/job-finder/Job-Details?rid=1706583 | |||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Saginaw Valley State University Employment Fairs | Talent Attraction Initiatives | Various locations on the University Campus | Employment 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/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Hire Detroit Alumni Only Career Fair | Talent Attraction Initiatives | Cobo Center Detroit | HIREDETROIT 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 College | https://events.bizzabo.com/careerdetroit2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Great Lakes Bay Region "Where innovation flows" Campaign | Public relations/ Marketing/Social media | Great Lakes Bay Region | The 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/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
37 | STEM Pipeline | Public relations/ Marketing/Social media | Great Lakes Bay Region | The 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 Region | http://stempipeline.com/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Dow Employee Resource Groups | Diversity & Inclusion | African-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 potential | http://www.dow.com/en-us/careers/working-at-dow/diversity-and-inclusion# | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Dow Employee Resource Groups | Diversity & Inclusion | Asian 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# | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Dow Employee Resource Groups | Diversity & Inclusion | Disability 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# | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Dow Employee Resource Groups | Diversity & Inclusion | GLAD | GLAD, 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# | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Dow Employee Resource Groups | Diversity & Inclusion | Hispanic 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# | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Dow Employee Resource Groups | Diversity & Inclusion | Middle 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# | |||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Dow Employee Resource Groups | Diversity & Inclusion | Women’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 stages | http://www.dow.com/en-us/careers/working-at-dow/diversity-and-inclusion# | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Dow Employee Resource Groups | Diversity & Inclusion | VetNet | This 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 locations | http://www.dow.com/en-us/careers/working-at-dow/diversity-and-inclusion# | |||||||||||||||||||||
46 | WorkKeys | Short-Term Training programs | Bay City, Midland, Saginaw | WorkKeys 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/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
47 | eLearning Soft Skills Program | Short-Term Training programs | Online | These 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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