OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE L.

BROOKS PATTERSON

Bill Mullan, Media & Communications Officer

Office: (248) 858-1048 | Cell: (248) 202-9668 | mullanw@oakgov.com

NEWS RELEASE
Oakland County Michigan Works! Hosting Two Virtual Job
Fairs in April
Waterford, Mich., April 5, 2021 – 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 purse 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 Denso

American House GABLETEK

Atlas Copco Goodwill Industries

Beaumont Health Helix Diagnostics

Capital Sales Company Helping Hand Nursing Service

City of Farmington Hills Kaltz Excavating/ M.U.E.

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Korex Oakland County

Lowes Oakland County Michigan Works!

Lung and Sleep Center PACE Southeast

MAGNA Schwan’s Home Delivery

Martin Technologies Senior Helpers

Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union Williams International

MPD Welding

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 MAGNA

Casemer Tool & Machine Oakland County Michigan Works!

Erickson Retirement Community Orotex

Friedman Management Company PDW

Goodwill Industries Regency at Waterford

Homewatch CareGivers Schwan’s Home Delivery

J&B Medical Stefanini

Logicalis 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.

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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.

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