2008 Program Guide
| Job Show #849 – December 2008 Rapid Response The Department of Labor & Economic Growth Rapid Response system is comprised of several key agencies working collectively to strategically deal with plant closures, massive lay-offs, and its after effects. Learn how the DLEG Rapid Response Unit, Unemployment Insurance and Michigan Works Agencies team up to provide employment transitioning services to dislocated workers and their employers. Guests: Chong-Anna Canfora, Director, DLEG Rapid Response Unit, Anita Friday, Director, External Benefit Services, Unemployment Insurance Agency, Monique White, Business Services Coordinator, Detroit Workforce Development Board, Tracie Veal, Business Services Representative, Detroit Workforce Development Board |
Job Show #848– November 2008 Guests: Maj. Richard Whitmer, Officer in Charge, Detroit MEPS; Clifford Dotterer Education Service Specialist, Detroit MEPS; Steve Duso, Test Technician, Detroit MEPS; Gus Woodward, Test Control Officer, Detroit MEPS; Joe Swyrtek, Veteran Employment Specialist, DLEG Veterans Services; Renee Brzeg, Veteran Employment Specialist, DLEG Veterans Services; Jesse Lee, Human Resource Assistant, Detroit MEPS Veterans Services: www.michigan.gov/veteranjobs |
| Job Show #847– October 2008 Investing in Abilities Special Michigan Commission for the Blind & Michigan Rehabilitation Services People with disabilities represent a growing segment of Michigan's 21st century workforce. In this special edition of the Job Show, discover how looking beyond disabilities while investing in ability can add value and improve the bottom line for Michigan employers. Host Nirva Civilus talks with representatives from both Michigan Commission for the Blind and Michigan Rehabilitation Services, along with members of the business community, to learn how having the right training, tools for business, and follow-up support can create a win/win for disabled workers, their employers, and ultimately for Michigan's economy. Guests: Pat Cannon, Director Michigan Commission for the Blind; Jaye Shamsiddeen, Director, Michigan Rehabilitation Services; Beth Rapp, General Manager, Fazoli's; Shawnese Laury-Johnson, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Michigan Commission for the Blind; Jim Stelter, CEO, Stelter Partners; Linda Grund, Director of Human Resources, Cascade Engineering; Kenyatta Brame, Sr. Vice President of Business Services, Cascade Engineering; Barry Reinink, Program Manager, Michigan Rehabilitation Services Michigan Commission for the Blind: www.michigan.gov/mcb, Michigan Rehabilitation Services: www.michigan.gov/mrs |
| Job Show #846– September 2008 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 behind UIA's award winning service, the Employer Web Account Manager (EWAM), is proving to be a one stop shop in registering for key state services while saving 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 #845 – July 2008 Unemployment Insurance Agency Meet newly appointed Unemployment Insurance Agency Director Stephen Geskey. Discover how his professional background and experience has prepared him to take the UIA helm and build on the agency’s commitment of quality service for Michigan’s unemployed workers. Also, learn more about the new and upcoming services designed to streamline the processing methods of unemployment insurance claims from UIA executive staff and management. Guests: Stephen Geskey, Director, Unemployment Insurance Agency; Shaun Thomas, Director, UIA Benefit Services; Sue Easton, manager, UIA Benefit Systems Control. Unemployment Insurance Agency: www.michigan.gov/uia |
| Job Show #844 – July 2008 Talent Bank, Career Portal Job Fairs Learn how the Talent Bank fights unemployment by providing unemployed workers access to the most current employment information and job openings. Then, discover how the Career Portal links jobseekers to educational resources, available support services, and information to local area career fairs to test newfound skills in job readiness. Guests: Ardis Cazeno, Director, Labor Exchange Services; Olivia Anderson, Chairperson, Oakland County Employment Diversity Council; Cathy Sanchez, Specialist, Michigan Works! Agency; Veronica Bonner, Communications Assistant, Labor Exchange Services. Talent Bank: www.michigan.gov/talentbank Career Portal: www.michigan.gov/careers |
| Job Show #843 – June 2008 Youth Employment & Extreme Safety Gain insight on how the Youth Employment Standards Act regulates employment for Michigan’s youth. Also, learn valuable information from MIOSHA regarding the safety rights and responsibilities that exist in protecting working teens through their Extreme Safety Young Worker Initiative. Guests: Jack Finn, Director, Wage & Hour Division, DLEG; Bob Pawlowski, Director, Construction Safety & Health Division, MIOSHA; Don Staley, Safety Manager, Christman Company Wage & Hour Division: www.michigan.gov/wagehour MIOSHA: www.michigan.gov/miosha Christman Company: www.christmanco.com |
| Job Show #842– May 2008 UIA Debit Card & Direct Deposit System The Unemployment Insurance Agency is committed to re-engineering its products and services in order to ensure quality service to Michigan’s unemployed workers. Learn how the UIA’s new debit card and direct deposit system will improve service to unemployed workers by allowing greater flexibility in accessing their benefits, while providing a cost savings for the Agency. Guests: Chris Peretto, Acting Director, Unemployment Insurance Agency; John Henige, Project Manager, Unemployment Insurance Agency; Tracy Ferrara, Implementation Manager, JPMorgan Chase; Rob Lillpopp, Marketing Manager, JPMorgan Chase. Unemployment Insurance Agency: www.michigan.gov/uia |
| Job Show #841– April 2008 No Worker Left Behind & MI-Opportunity Partnership Join the Job Show as they review the six month progress of the No Worker Left Behind Program. Learn how the Department of Labor & Economic Growth continues to play a key role in the initiative designed to fight unemployment by providing transitioning jobseekers with training while supplying hiring employers with skilled workers. Also, revisit and evaluate the success of the MI-Opportunity Partnership. Find out how working directly with Michigan employers to determine their employment needs help fill available job openings and get 53,000 unemployed workers back to work. Guests: Andy Levin, Deputy Director, Department of Labor& Economic Growth No Worker Left Behind Program: www.michigan.gov/nwlb |
Job Show #840 – March 2008 MIOSHA: www.michigan.gov/miosha |
| Job Show #839 – February 2008 Veterans Re-employment, Licensing & Credentialing Services Learn how the Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG) addresses veterans’ employment & reemployment needs through its Veterans Services Agency. Also, see how veterans can use their military work experience to earn college degree credits and professional trade licenses. Guests: Carol Anne Fausone, Assistant Adjutant General, Department of Military & Veterans Affairs; Terry Fobbs, Director, Office of Organizational Development, DLEG; Richard Kryza, Veterans Coordinator, DLEG; Russ Davis, Skilled Trades Manager, Delta College. DLEG Veterans Services: www.michigan.gov/veteransinfo |
| Job Show #838 – January 2008 Michigan Talent Bank Batching System Discover how the Department of Labor & Economic Growth uses the Michigan Talent Bank as one of its many resources in assisting employers build its 21st century workforce. Learn how Talent Bank services are customized to help our state employers streamline the process of matching their available job openings with qualified employees and minimize a few costs along the way! Guests: Michael Warunek, ES Analyst, Michigan Talent Bank Services, DLEG; Alicia Pendleton, Director, Human Resources Employment Center, Wayne State University |