Friday, January 31, 2014

Workforce Development Agency awards grants to Michigan businesses for job training and hiring

The Michigan Workforce Development Agency today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $2,484,203 in Skilled Trades Training Fund program grants to 18 Michigan Works! agencies around the state.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Saving energy, money starts with audit of current usage

Reducing energy waste is good for the environment and bottom line.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

MEDC announces the availability of the Redevelopment Ready Communities Program application

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced the application process for the Redevelopment Ready Communities® (RRC) program that supports Michigan communities in becoming development ready and competitive in today’s economy.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. opening new office and support center, adding 75 new jobs

A pharmacy services company will be locating and adding jobs in Michigan with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Two companies to invest $28.6 million, add 122 jobs in Michigan

Two companies will be expanding and adding jobs in Michigan with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Michigan companies to increase job training and hiring through Workforce Development Agency grants

The Michigan Workforce Development Agency today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $3,549,938 in Skilled Trades Training Fund program grants to 14 Michigan Works! agencies around the state.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Michigan companies to increase job training and hiring through Workforce Development Agency grants(2)

The Michigan Workforce Development Agency today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $3,549,938 in Skilled Trades Training Fund program grants to 14 Michigan Works! agencies around the state.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Michigan Shifting Gears helps job seekers fine-tune skills, navigate the new rules of finding a job

Michigan Shifting Gears, an intensive career transition initiative sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, kicks off two new three-month sessions on Tuesday, January 21, 2014.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Michigan, Ohio collaborate on growth opportunities for clean energy manufacturing

From manufacturing plants to office buildings to residential homes, the quest to reduce energy costs and waste has created a fast-growing demand to find ways to be more energy efficient.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Parents invited to learn about training program that teaches in-demand skills while providing a paycheck to students

Parents of high school seniors in Southeast Michigan are invited to attend an informational session to learn how students can gain advanced manufacturing work skills while earning a paycheck through the Michigan Advanced Technician Training program