Waterford, Michigan – Oakland County Michigan Works! is hosting two virtual job fairs this month, featuring a broad range of career opportunities in a variety of industries. Participation is free, but job seekers must register in advance.

Oakland County Michigan Works! held its first virtual job fair last September with a second in January. Combined, the two online events drew 70 employers and more than 1,000 participants to fill thousands of jobs. The technology platform being used to conduct the virtual job fairs is being provided by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Employment and Training.

“Our economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic rests on getting as many people back to work as possible,” said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. “Many are returning to their previous jobs but, for those who want to pursue new career opportunities, these large job fairs present a wide range of opportunities. And the virtual format allows employers and job seekers to meet one-on-one in a safe environment.”

The first virtual job fair takes place on Wednesday, April 14, and features two sessions:

April 14, 2021, Morning Session 9 A.M. – Noon
Registration Link: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/Michigan/e/d7QZ3

Current registered employers, among others:

Amada Senior Care
American House
Atlas Copco
Beaumont Health
Capital Sales Company
City of Farmington Hills
Denso
GABLETEK
Goodwill Industries
Helix Diagnostics
Helping Hand Nursing Service
Kaltz Excavating/ M.U.E.
Korex
Lowes
Lung and Sleep Center
MAGNA
Martin Technologies
Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union
MPD Welding
Oakland County
Oakland County Michigan Works!
PACE Southeast
Schwan’s Home Delivery
Senior Helpers
Williams International

April 14, 2021, Afternoon Session 1-4 P.M.
Registration Link: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/Michigan/e/z6dwj

Current registered employers, among others:

Aluminum Blanking Company
Casemer Tool & Machine
Erickson Retirement Community
Friedman Management Company
Goodwill Industries
Homewatch CareGivers
J&B Medical
Logicalis
MAGNA
Oakland County Michigan Works!
Orotex
PDW
Regency at Waterford
Schwan’s Home Delivery
Stefanini
The Westin

The second virtual job fair, hosted by the Oakland County Michigan Works! service center in Novi in partnership with the Novi Chamber of Commerce and the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, takes place on Tuesday,

April 27, from 1-4 p.m.
Job seekers can register at https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/Michigan/e/wWR6j

Current registered employers, among others:

College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors
Edward Rose & Sons
Comfort Keepers
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que
Community Financial
Hallite Seals America, inc,
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Sam’s Club
J&B Medical
Staples
Kroger
The Goddard School
Pace Industries

“Both employers and job seekers are embracing the virtual job fairs, especially during COVID,” said Jennifer Llewellyn, director of Oakland County Michigan Works! “The overall feedback we’re receiving from employers and job seekers alike is the virtual experience is an effective way to meet people, share important information and arrange follow-up interviews with a candidate.”

Oakland County Michigan Works! operates service centers in Novi, Oak Park, Pontiac, Southfield, Troy and Waterford. Combined, they assist more than 105,000 job seekers annually. Services include career coaching, interviewing and job search workshops, placement assistance, training courses and job trend information.

The service centers also assist more than 3,000 employers seeking assistance with talent recruitment, apprenticeship programs, job fairs, candidate pre-screening, hiring and training support, layoff support and labor market data.

Service center staff remain available by virtual appointment to work one-on-one with job seekers to build their resumes, prepare for job interviews and help address other needs. To schedule a virtual meeting, call 1-248-858-5520 and select the office nearest to you. The service centers are hosting several virtual workshops for job seekers. A schedule can be found at OaklandCountyMIWorks.com.