West Michigan Works!, Discover Manufacturing and the Agribusiness Talent Council are hosting a series of Career Fair Carnivals throughout West Michigan, offering free food, family-friendly activities, job seeker resources and onsite interviews. Career Fair Carnivals will feature employers in the food processing and manufacturing industries.
Event Schedule:
Wednesday, June 5, from 4-7 p.m. at Grand Rapids Community College, Leslie E. Tassell MTEC, 622 Godfrey Ave. SW in Grand Rapids
Tuesday, June 11, from 4-7 p.m. at Montcalm Community College, 1325 Yellow Jacket Dr. in Greenville
Tuesday, June 18, from 4-7 p.m. at Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Rd. in Muskegon
Tuesday, June 25, from 4-7 p.m. at GRCC Lakeshore Campus, 12335 James St. in Holland
Attendees will learn about low- or no-cost, short-term training funded by the One Workforce grant, which can prepare job seekers for a career as a/an:
Cabinet Assembler
CNC machinists
CNC Programmer
Electrical Engineers
HVAC Installer/Mechanic
Industrial Engineering Technician
Maintenance and Repair Workers
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer Production Supervisor
Manufacturing Manager
Mechatronics Automation Technician
Manufacturing Production Senior Manager
Millwright
Quality Control Inspector
Quality Control Manager
Welder
Attendees can also explore industry career paths and community resources available to help them enter these high-demand industries. Several employers will conduct onsite interviews. Spread among the four events are employers with the following open positions:
Other open positions
In addition to career resources and interviews, the events will feature free food vouchers and various family-friendly activities, including an inflatable obstacle course, a glitter tattoo artist, carnival games and a balloon animal artist.
"This innovative hiring concept is a fun and accessible approach to recruitment and hiring,” said Tim Vogelzang, CFO, Revolution Farms. "Regardless of where a job seeker may find themselves in their employment journey, the Career Fair Carnival offers a range of resources to support them.”
“The event provides career explorers and their families a fun and engaging way to become educated decision makers on their future!
Steve Heethuis, Director of Talent Development, Praeco Skills.
Jobs in manufacturing and food processing offer competitive wages and career advancement opportunities. According to the West Michigan Works! 2024 Hot Jobs List, agribusiness and advanced manufacturing occupations make up more than half of the top 100 high-demand careers in the region. These jobs demonstrate a growth rate of at least 10 percent, a minimum of 50 annual openings, and wages at or above $14.30 per hour in Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties.
Advanced manufacturing is a critical sector for Michigan's economy. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, the manufacturing industry accounts for 19 percent of the state's total output and employs 14 percent of the workforce.
Michigan's agriculture sector produces over 300 commodities on a commercial basis, including tart cherries, blueberries, dry beans, floriculture products, and cucumbers for pickles. According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, the state’s agriculture industry employs over 805,000 people and contributes more than $104.7 billion annually to the state's economy.
For additional details about the Manufacturing and Food Processing Career Fair Carnivals, and to register, visit the link below.
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