Of interest? D. D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 [cid:image004.png@01D1E26B.855ABF30]<http://facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image005.png@01D1E26B.855ABF30] <http://mel.org/> [cid:image006.png@01D1E26B.855ABF30] <http://twitter.com/meldotorg> From: Brown, Alesia (WDA) Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 7:30 AM Subject: Michigan Virtual Career Fair Hello State of Michigan Partners: The next MiVirtualCareerFair<http://www.mitalent.org/virtualcareerfair/> is scheduled for Wednesday, August 10, 2016 from 10AM – 4PM EST. Please see event messaging and information below for employer registration and promotion. We are looking for event “Partners” and “Sponsors” for our August 10, 2016 MiVirtualCareerFair event. Event Partners and Sponsors will be organizations that assist with employer recruitment. Organizations can be Michigan Works! Service centers, chambers, educational institutions or other membership based organizations. Those organizations who obtain 5-9 employers registrations (event Partner) and 10+ employers’ registrations (event Sponsor) will be highlighted in our marketing. While we make no promises on types of promotional coverage, in the past we have seen great success with coverage across; radio, press, print, television and social and professional media. Link to Event: http://www.michiganvirtualcareerfair.com/ Join other top Michigan employers for the Wednesday, August 10, 2016 MiVirtualCareerFair<http://www.mitalent.org/virtualcareerfair> from 10AM-4PM EST. MiVirtualCareerFair is the state of Michigan’s interactive, live, 3D virtual event platform that allows jobseekers from across the world to connect with growing Michigan employers from anywhere with internet access. MiVirtualCareerFair is an exciting and engaging tool by Pure Michigan Talent Connect<http://www.mitalent.org/> to bring together Michigan companies and jobseekers! Business in Michigan is thriving, and MiVirtualCareerFairs are the state of Michigan’s new innovative way to find talent. Since 2012 the state of Michigan has sponsored nineteen MiVirtualCareerFair events, connecting over 318 employers and 38,578 job seekers. On average the virtual events attract more than 3,000 registered candidates seeking job opportunities. Information about exhibitor rates and testimonials are below. Join and participate in this exciting and new recruitment tool that allows you to connect, virtually with top talent. MiVirtualCareerFair Exhibitor Benefits: . This is a great opportunity for employers to connect with talent without the costs and time associated with travel, booth set-up, and staffing a physical event. . Businesses pay a low fee to participate, but the event is free for jobseekers. . Businesses that may be searching for hard-to-find talent will have the ability to reach outside the state, pre-screen candidates, etc. . Employers and jobseekers have the opportunity to have more one-on-one contact before an interview situation arises. . Receive in-depth, post event reporting, including chat transcripts. Exhibitor Rates: Through July 22, 2016 – $150.00 (Early Bird Registration Fee) July 23, 2016 – July 29, 2016 - $300.00 (Standard Fee) . All Exhibitor Registration Forms must be returned completed and signed by the specified deadlines. . All Exhibitor Booths must be completed by the booth building deadline: July April 29, 2016 . All Exhibitors must have a minimum of 2 staff members participate in their booth through the duration of the event 10AM-4PM EST. . Employers interested in participating in the event must complete a “2016 MiVirtualCareerFair Exhibitor Registration Form” and return it to Jessica Scott, Departmental Analyst with the Workforce Development Agency, State of Michigan, browna5@michigan.gov<mailto:browna5@michigan.gov> Feel free to share event information via your social and professional networks i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter etc. Facebook: EMPLOYERS: Are you looking to fill Michigan Jobs? Looking for an innovative way to connect with 3,000 job seekers? Register today for the August 10, 2016 MiVirtualCareerFair and connect with talent from across Michigan and the globe from the comfort of your office! To learn more about MiVirtualCareerFairs and to register visit http://www.michiganvirtualcareerfair.com/ LinkedIn: EMPLOYERS: Are you looking to fill Michigan Jobs? Looking for an innovative way to connect with 3,000 job seekers? Register today for the August 10, 2016 MiVirtualCareerFair and connect with talent from across Michigan and the globe from the comfort of your office! To learn more about MiVirtualCareerFairs and to register visit http://www.michiganvirtualcareerfair.com/ Twitter: Feel Free to use hashtag #MiVCF. Below are some suggested Tweets. Looking to fill #Michigan Jobs? Register for @MiTalentOrg's & @MiTIAgency’s 08/10 michiganvirtualcareerfair.com! #MiVCF Are You A #Business in #Michigan Looking To Expand Your Workforce? Register Today for @MiTalentOrg's 08/11 michiganvirtualcareerfair.com! #MiVCF Last Day For #MICompanies To Register for @MiTalentOrg's & @MiTIAgency’s #MiVCF Early Bird Special is 07/22 michiganvirtualcareerfair.com #MIJobs Join @MEDC & @MiTIAgency @MiTalentOrg during the Upcoming michiganvirtualcareerfair.com 08/10 #MIVCF #MIJobs Please feel to use the attached documents (MiVirtualCareerFair Template and flyer) for event messaging and promotion to employers and partners. Employer testimonial is on MiVCF template. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thanks, Alesia Brown, Manager Talent Outreach Services | Office of IT Talent Services Talent Investment Agency, State of Michigan 201 N. Washington Square | Lansing, MI 48913 browna5@michigan.gov<mailto:browna5@michigan.gov> W: 517-335-4221<tel:517-241-4717> C: 517-410-5056<tel:517-703-6561> Connect with Pure Michigan Talent Connect<http://www.mitalent.org/> on: [linkedin 32] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/medc-talent> [twitter 32] <https://twitter.com/mitalentorg> [facebook 32] <https://www.facebook.com/MITalentOrg/> [TIA: Talent Investment Agency][cid:image007.png@01D06AE5.2B802DA0] Alesia Brown Manager, Talent Outreach Services | Office of IT Talent Services Talent Investment Agency, State of Michigan 201 N. Washington Square | Lansing, MI 48913 browna5@michigan.gov<mailto:browna5@michigan.gov> W: 517-335-4221<tel:517-241-4717> C: 517-410-5056<tel:517-703-6561> Connect with Pure Michigan Talent Connect<http://www.mitalent.org/> on: [linkedin 32] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/medc-talent> [twitter 32] <https://twitter.com/mitalentorg> [facebook 32] <https://www.facebook.com/MITalentOrg/> [TIA: Talent Investment Agency][cid:image007.png@01D06AE5.2B802DA0]
