'A real need': Michigan Works! to host 2nd hiring event

Job-seekers, assemble!

Michigan Works announced this week it will host its second major hiring event of the summer from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 3 at the Michigan Works Training Center, 499 W. Main Street in Benton Harbor.

Mark O’Reilly, Director of Business Solutions said after the success of the June hiring event, Michigan Works is excited to bring together job seekers with employers from a range of industries including manufacturing, health care, hospitality, logistics, government, education and more.

“They’re all hiring, and they’re keen to speak with interested candidates,” said said Mark O’Reilly, Director of Business Solutions at Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren. “We are hoping it’s going to be a really exciting event for the whole community. … Our employers have a real need for workers at the minute. So, we’re just trying to make those connections.”

O’Reilly said employers have asked job seekers to show up interview-ready with resumes already prepared. Michigan Works is offering to help job seekers with resumes, interview prep and more in advance of the event.

“We would also like to encourage individuals who would like to attend this hiring event, to stop in one of our Michigan Works service centers in the days or weeks prior to the event to polish their resume, write a cover letter, and even sit through some mock interviews to brush up on their skills,” O’Reilly said. “Our team is ready to help you prepare for your next step,”

To register as a job-seeker for the event, or to find additional resources, visit miworks.org/events.

While the current event has reached its capacity for employer booths, employers looking to have a table at future events should contact Michael Mompremier at mompremierm@miworks.org.

Employers signed up for the event include: