The Basics Of A Registered Apprenticeship

We recently had a chance to sit and talk with Russel Davis, Michigan State Director for the United States Director of Labor, Director of Apprenticeships. Russel shared what makes up an actual registered apprenticeship and breaks down what the five basic components of an apprenticeship, and how they differ from any other work-based trainings.  A […]

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Production Development Systems is a small industrial automation producer in Sandusky. They are a very agile and innovative company, with a visionary leader who is keenly aware of trends and opportunities in the marketplace. To these ends, PDS has recently become a certified Fanuc Integrator, meaning they are licensed to include Fanuc branded robots in […]

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Young Chevrolet Cadillac in Owosso, a large automotive dealership. Lead by HR, students toured the service department, body shop, and sales floor. The managers from each of these departments talked with students and shared their own employment history, told their personal stories of starting out in entry-level positions with the company and how they were […]

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Approximately 7 million people move each year in pursuit of a job or job transfer. If you are considering relocating for a job, here are some things to consider. Learn what the cost of living is for that location.  If the pay seems too good to be true, there’s a good chance that it is.  […]

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The decision to re-enter the workforce is a big one.  Whether you took time off to raise a family, care for an elderly family member, battle an illness, or other personal reasons, it’s equally exciting and intimidating to head back to work. It’s only natural to start looking for jobs like the one you had […]

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Interviewers may use different techniques in order to gain the information that they want to know about you. The question and answer method is the typical interview format. The questions the interviewer asks may be straightforward or they may be tricky. In any event, the interviewer directs the interview, but you can answer these questions […]

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Interviews are high-pressure situations for many job seekers, and even more so if you have to answer tough questions about your past criminal record.  Here are tips to help increase your chances of getting hired if you are an ex-offender. Never lie to an interviewer or put false information on your resume or application.  This […]

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Welcome to Work Watch.  Here are several interesting facts that you should be aware of in your job search: 1.  Employers spend on average six seconds looking at your resume before they make the initial “fit or not fit” decision on applicants, and only 20% of applicants get an interview, which means making your resume stand out […]

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If you are in the process of looking for a job it is important to remember that employers want to know what you can do.  They need to know why they should hire you.  Therefore, during a job search you must be able to identify and talk about your skills to a prospective employer. Everyone […]

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If you are in the process of looking for a job, it is essential that you know your financial needs.  It is important that you realize: The income you need may be different from the income you want The income you need is often different from the wage or salary offered by the employer The income […]

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