Faced with 25 open paramedic positions and no qualified candidates on file, Mobile Medical Response (MMR) turned to the Talent Experts at Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! last year for help. The result? An accelerated emergency medical technician (EMT)-to-paramedic training program that pays students to train. A model for success, the program was nominated for the 2017 Michigan Works Association … [Read more...]
Apprenticeships Gaining Speed as Hiring Solution
Say the word “apprentice” and what comes to mind for many people is the old-school image of a young, inexperienced, unskilled worker tagging along behind a much older, more skilled and experienced mentor. Employers in the skilled trades know better. They have benefited from apprenticeships for decades. Today, apprenticeships are gaining speed in all industries as a solution for employers … [Read more...]
“Going PRO” Helps Employers Recruit for Professional Trades
The state recognizes that a sizable professional trades shortage exists in Michigan and is expected to continue through 2024. “Going PRO” is a Michigan campaign designed to help employers recruit by elevating the perception of professional trades and to showcase opportunities in a variety of rewarding careers. Learn More about "Going PRO" … [Read more...]
