2007 Program Guide

Job Show #837 – December 2007
Careers in Power Technology
Learn how the need for energy is translating into career opportunities and creating a demand for power technicians. Find out who the hiring employers are; the career benefits; and how the Michigan Institute of Aviation Technology (MIAT) Power Institute program prepares individuals to take part in this growing field.
 
Guests:  Chuck Hawes, President, MIAT; Richard Whiteside, Director of Training, MIAT; Bob Beaucamp, Power Technology Instructor, MIAT; Ray Martin, Power Technology Instructor MIAT.

Michigan Institute of Aviation:  www.miat.edu
Job Show #836– November 2007
Veteran's Services
In this Job Show special edition, discover the process Michigan servicemen and women face when transitioning from the military back into the civilian workforce. Learn how the Department of Labor & Economic Growth addresses veterans’ employment & reemployment needs through its Veterans Services Agency. See how programs such as Project MOVE aim to reemploy Michigan’s recently separated Reserve and National Guardsmen & women by providing career counseling and assistance in matching their military experience to hiring employers.

And later find out why Kalamazoo based employer, Stryker Corporation’s commitment to their veteran employees goes beyond honoring reemployment rights, but also includes creating career opportunities that showcase the strengths of their military training.

Guests: Terry Fobbs, Director, Office of Organizational Development, DLEG; Jackie Gaiters, Project MOVE Manager; Lt. Robert Lainier, United States Marines; Pat Anderson, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Stryker Corporation

Veterans Services: www.michigan.gov/hireavet

Job Show #835– October 2007
No Worker Left Behind
Learn how the State of Michigan continues to invest in the development of its workforce by combining federal and state training resources through the No Worker Left Behind (NWLB) program. Discover how the mission of the NWLB program is to prevent Michigan jobseekers from being displaced in our transitioning economy by providing workers free training for high demand careers and helping employers fill over 80,000 job openings.

Guests:  Andy Levin, Deputy Director, Department of Labor & Economic Growth; Greg Pitoniak, Chief Executive Director, Southeast Community Alliance (SEMCA); Dr. Gail Mee, President, Henry Ford Community College; Blair Simmons, NWLB Participant, Henry Ford Community College.

No Worker Left Behind Program:  www.michigan.gov/nwlb
Job Show #834– September 2007
SHARE Network, Career Portal & Talent Bank
The Department of Labor & Economic Growth counts the Internet as one of its many tools being used to effectively link Michigan’s jobseekers to hiring employers. See how the SHARE Network, Career Portal, & the Talent Bank websites are valuable and cost-saving resources designed to fight unemployment and lead jobseekers to that job today, and ultimately tomorrow’s career.

Guests:  Ardis Cazeno, Director, Labor Exchange Services, Department of Labor & Economic Growth; Michael Nimmons, ES Analyst, Occupational Research Unit, Labor Exchange Services; Michael Warunek, ES Analyst, Michigan Talent Bank Services, Labor Exchange Services.

SHARE Network:  www.michigan.gov/sharenetwork
Career Portal:  www.michigan.gov/careers
Talent Bank:  www.michworks.org

Job Show #833– August 2007
Prevailing Wage & On Site Licensing
Learn how the Prevailing wage law creates a standard of quality that benefits Michigan’s public works projects and the workers who construct them. Also, see how an innovative process, developed by the Bureau of Commercial Services, is streamlining licensing to allow new license holders a jumpstart in their career by quickly getting them to work.

Guests:  Keith Cooley, Director, Department of Labor & Economic Growth; Pat Devlin, C.E.O., Michigan State Building Trades Council; Thomas Byrnes, Administrator, Testing & Education Services, Bureau of Commercial Services, Paige Colley, Departmental Analyst, Testing & Education Services, Bureau of Commercial Services.

Wage and Hour: www.michigan.gov/wagehour
Bureau of Commercial Services: www.michigan.gov/dleg

Job Show #832 – July 2007
Employer Web Account Manager – EWAM
The Unemployment Insurance Agency is committed to providing quality service to both Michigan’s unemployed workers and employers. Learn how the innovation of UIA’s award winning service, the Employer Web Account Manager (EWAM), is proving to be the one stop shop in registering for key state services that saves employers time and money.

Guests:  Deb Lychack, Project Manager, Department of Information Technology; 
Linda Kalinowski, Tax System Support Manager, Unemployment Insurance Agency

Unemployment Insurance Agency:  www.michigan.gov/uia

Job Show #831 – June 2007
Funds for Dislocated Worker Training & Programs
Investing in the development of our workforce remains a top priority for the State of Michigan. The Job Show sits down with Labor & Economic Growth Deputy Director, Andy Levin, to discuss the lead the Department has taken in advancing Michigan’s 21st century workforce preparation efforts. Learn how programs for worker training and special funding, along with additional support resources are making an impact!

Guest:  Andy Levin, Deputy Director, Department of Labor & Economic Growth

No Worker Left Behind Website:  www.michigan.gov/nwlb
MI Opportunity Partnership Program: http://www.michigan.gov/miop
Regional Skills Alliance: www.michigan.gov/rsa

Job Show #830 – May 2007
Youth Employment & Extreme Safety
Gain insight on how the Youth Employment Standards Act regulates employment for Michigan’s youth and provides a productive balance between education and work experience. Also, learn valuable information from MIOSHA and Parents for Student Safety Employment Standards (PASSES) regarding safety rights and responsibilities that exist in protecting working teens.

Guests:  Jack Finn, Director, Wage & Hour Division, DLEG; Doug Kalinowski, Director, MIOSHA; Dave Barkholz, Board of Directors, PASSES;  Donna Weaver, President & Board of Directors, PASSES

Wage and Hour: www.michigan.gov/wagehour
MIOSHA: www.michigan.gov/miosha
PASSES:  www.passesedge.org

Job Show #829- April 2007
DLEG Workforce Strategy
The Department of Labor & Economic Growth’s strategy in addressing unemployment is pairing workforce training with economic development to connect unemployed workers with job openings. Learn how workforce initiatives, Mi-Opportunity Partnership and Regional Skills Alliances (RSA), are helping retain businesses, grow Michigan’s economy, and prepare citizens to be part of a 21st century workforce.

Guest: Brenda Njiwaji, Director, Bureau of Workforce Programs, Department of Labor & Economic Growth

No Worker Left Behind Website:  www.michigan.gov/nwlb
MI Opportunity Partnership Program: http://www.michigan.gov/miop
Regional Skills Alliance: www.michigan.gov/rsa

Job Show #828 – March 2007
No Worker Left Behind Website
Discover how the State of Michigan is dedicated to constantly improving its methods and increasing the tools used to connect unemployed workers with employers who need people. Learn how, The No Worker Left Behind website is a one-stop shop to learn about hot jobs, career trends, and get short-term training. Also, see it demonstrated to find out why smart career and business decisions can begin with this special website.

Guest:  Andy Levin, Deputy Director, Department of Labor & Economic Growth

No Worker Left Behind Website:  www.michigan.gov/nwlb

Job Show #827 – February 2007
Project MOVE
Learn how the Department of Labor & Economic Growth’s Michigan’s Opportunities for Veterans Employment initiative prepares returning veterans to join Michigan’s 21st century workforce with services designed to provide career counseling. Join the discussion as members of Veterans Services inform viewers on how Project MOVE programs and activities work with Michigan’s servicemen and women and assist in making the connection with hiring employers in order to secure jobs and avoid unemployment.

Guests: Dave Marin, Veteran Resource Specialist, Project MOVE, Department of Labor & Economic Growth; Carrie Headworth, Veteran Resource Specialist, Project MOVE, Department of Labor & Economic Growth.

Project MOVE: www.michigan.gov/veteranjobs

Job Show #826 – January 2007
Connecting MIOSHA to Industry
The Job Show sits down with members from MIOSHA, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and discusses how the agency is proactively working to connect with employers to improve and enforce safe workplace conditions. See how MIOSHA’s innovative and creative programming, along with strong collaborations with industry giants, are leading the way in keeping Michigan workers safe!

Guests: Martha Yoder, Acting Director, MIOSHA; Connie O’Neill, Director, Consultation, Education and Training Division, MIOSHA; Bill Rayl, Executive Director, Jackson Area Manufacturers Association; Steve Knutson, Plant Manager, International Paper; Mike Marten, Plant Manager, Tenneco

MIOSHA: www.michigan.gov/miosha