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Upcoming Metro Detroit employment opportunities and job fairs (Updated)

 

Photo Credit-Christan Sherett-UKJune 2010 will continues to be a robust month for Southeastern Michigan job seekers. Although the month is more than half way complete, a number of job fairs and employment opportunities are upcoming. Various employers have openings in areas retail store management, production, supply distribution, health care, supply distribution and other open positions.

The Employment Guide/Channel 2 Job Fair on June 16, featured employers such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Dollar General, Aerotek and Diversified Industrial Staffing.

The FBI, one of the employers at the event, received phase by at least one job seeker. "I was very impressed with the number of positions the agency had opened ", stated John Lewis, a job searcher who have been seeking employment for six months, "The recruiters were very detailed and informed with information on were the opportunities were located and, what would be required to apply for the openings".

Other scheduled Job Fairs and/or Employment Openings for June, include:

ABC Supply Sales Rep Career Fair on June 22, from 9:00am-4:00pm. The location will be at the Holiday Inn Southgate Banquet Hall & Conference Center 17201 Northline Rd Southgate, Michigan. ABC Supply claims to be America's largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding and windows. The company was founded in 1982, has grown to be a more than $2.5 billion enterprise with exterior building material stores across the United States serving the needs of the professional contractors.

In addition to seeking inside/outside sales agents, other positions within the company include inside/outside sales, branch managers, warehouse/delivery material managers and administrative support positions. Visit the ABC Supply website to apply for the openings, prior to attending the event.

Plastipak Packaging is hosting an employment fair on June 24, from 3:00-7:00 PM at 915 N. Hix Road Westland, Michigan. The company is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of plastic rigid containers. 

Plastipak is seeking mechanically inclined technicians in production, injection maintenance, and electrical fields. Job seekers must apply first on the Plastipak Careers website, prior to attending the event.

Technicolor is hosting a job fair on June 25, at their office location- 12802 Artesian Detroit, Michigan. The company claims to be the world’s largest film processor; the largest independent manufacturer and distributor of DVDs (including Blu-ray Disc); and, a leading global supplier of set-top boxes and gateways.

Seasonal positions that will be available at the Technicolor include production supervisors, team leaders, electrical mechanical technicians and quality control inspectors. Prior manufacturing experience is required. Onsite pre-screening will be performed to ensure only qualified applicants with a resume, are interviewed.

JARC is a health care based agency that provides quality care to people with developmental disabilities. Current openings include Respite Care Workers, Direct Support Professionals, Managers and Assistant Managers for residential facilities. The company provides benefits to all full-time employees including a no-cost medical plan, generous vacation/sick time and a competitive salary. 

All positions are located within the Oakland County area and require a high school diploma or GED and a valid Michigan driver license. To apply for the open positions, applicants can visit the company headquarters at 30301 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100 Farmington Hills, Michigan, fax their resume to 248-538-6615 or e-mail to jobs@jarc.org.

Empowering Michigan Career & Business Opportunity Expo-Will take place on Friday, June 25, 2010, from 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.; at the Holiday Inn Hotel-Troy 2537 Rochester Court Troy, Michigan. Past Expo employer participants include: Convergys, First Financial Insurance Group, Project Helpers, Detroit Engineered Products, Merrill Lynch, NovoPrint USA and Westcan Bulk Transport.

The event is free and open to the public. An Unemployment Agency Representative will be on-site as well as Resume Repair Experts. For more information, contact 641-715-3900 ext. 50832 or visit the Expo Giant Website.

******IMPORTANT UPDATE TO THIS ARTICLE*****

ARE YOU A YOUTH AND/OR YOUNGER JOB SEEKER....LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY?

If so, Detroit Careers Examiner-Simi Ballinger- is reporting that Top Urban Trends Retailer-Mr. Alan's, is looking to fill up to 75 Retail Tent Sales Associates positions for the summer season. A JOB FAIR will take place on June 23 & 24 at the retailer, seeking new employees for these positions. For more information, please visit the Detroit Careers Examiner article. Good Luck!

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