What's Happening at the CWT...

I thought I'd pass along a few updates as well as the ever-popular Job Blasts.

First, did you know that there is an opportunity for eligible individuals to receive training as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) with no cost to the participant!  That's right.  Through the M-Path Grant opportunity, eligible Dislocated Workers can receive CNA training at Lansing Community College and earn college credit!

The training will be provided at Lansing Community College beginning April 18th through May 31, 2011.  To learn more about the program and to begin the eligibility phase, interested individuals must attend the informational session to be held at the LCC West Campus on March 3, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  For more information regarding the program and to find out if you qualify (remember, must be a Dislocated Worker), please contact:

• Tammy at (517) 483-1180 or gilroyt@lcc.edu

Capital Area Michigan Works! Orientations:  Wednesdays @ 2:00 p.m. (Be sure to arrive 5 minutes early -- late arrivals will not be admitted!)

CAMW! Orientations provide information about the programs and services that may benefit individuals in the job search and career development. 

• Employment Services:
• Michigan Talent Bank
• Career Resource Library
• Employability Workshops
• FREE Computer Classes
• Online Assessments
• Professional Networking Opportunity:
• Training & Education: (including information on Lansing Community College!)

As well, the (mostly) weekly Jobs Connection Workshops help those looking to enhance their Job Search or assist their Career Development with information and free online tools!

Job Blasts!  To access these and other job postings, be sure to visit the Michigan Talent Bank!

Research Tool Corporation (Ovid):  Set-Up Operator (CNC Mill Machinist),  MTB # 3008709

• CNC Positions are in demand in the Lansing area!  Today, I visited the Michigan Talent Bank and found 49 postings...some with multiple positions...(within a 35 mile radius of Lansing) for CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) positions.  Check it out by clicking on this link!

Danford Cleaners (Lansing): Presser, MTB # 3001256

Ayers Basement Solutions (Lansing):  P/T Telemarketer,  MTB # 3001231

Lansing School District (Lansing):

• Special Education Assistant, MTB # 3001106 and MTB # 3001108
• Girls Varsity Soccer Coach,  MTB # 3000970

KI Technology Group (East Lansing):  Service Desk Engineer, MTB # 3000966



Important Note:  Capital Area Michigan Works! Service Centers will be closed on Monday, February 21st for President's Day.  The Service Centers will reopen on Tuesday, February 22nd for their regular business hours (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.).