Those seeking employment in health care will have a chance to meet with prospective employers and also to find out ways to improve their chances in those meetings in an upcoming job fair.
The health care industry in Michigan has been growing about 12 percent in recent years. And about 18 percent of the national gross domestic product is spent on health care. Increased health care spending is driven by increasingly sophisticated technology, an aging population, and the need to treat those in middle age dealing with consequences of poor lifestyle choices. The result is increasing numbers of health care jobs in a number of areas.
Michigan Works! offices serving a five county area are sponsoring a two-day event in July matching employers and job seekers. The first day is dedicated to giving job seekers a chance to get ready to meet the hiring professionals the following day. There will be training to teach what skills health care employers are seeking. Resume critique and mock interviews also will be offered.
In the second day, hospital, nursing home or in-home health care business representatives will discuss openings for CNAs, RNs, and posts in housekeeping and food services. Other health care related positions also will be available.
The event is for health care employers and those seeking jobs in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties. It takes place Tuesday and Wednesday, July 24-25.
The deadline to register is July 18 by close of business for both employers wishing to reserve a booth and job seekers interested in attending the event.
Employers who want to have a booth at the event must have current job openings available. Job seekers will be required to attend and complete all of the first day’s sessions and activities in order to attend the Job Fair on the second day.
Those who want to register must bring their resume to any Michigan Works! Service Center located within the five county area. Offices are located at 101 N. Albion Street, Albion; 135 Hamblin Avenue, Battle Creek; 210 Vista Drive, Coldwater; 535 West Woodlawn, Hastings; 1601 S. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo; and 16587 Enterprise Drive, Three Rivers.
Writer: Kathy Jennings, Second Wave Media
Source: Kathy Olsen, Michigan Works
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