Newaygo Partners
Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency
Administers The Michigan Job Bank website - the largest job bank in the country. The website links employers and job seekers in the West Central Region easily and free of charge. The Michigan Works! Employment Services Specialist assists participants in creating or perfecting resumes and/or cover letters, and instructs in job interview tips and preparation. The ES Specialist, providing special assistance for any partner agency (Veteran's Representative, Rehabilitation Services, Eagle Village Youth Services, etc.), may assist job seekers in enhancing their ability to compete in the job market. These referrals allow a full range of services among agencies for participants.
www.ncresa.net/
Eagle Village
Dedicated to helping youth between the ages of 14 and 21 obtain employment either in the private or public sector. Newaygo Job Club assists participants with career exploration, educational assessment, and job placement. These services are provided in Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo and Osceola Counties.
www.eaglevillage.org
Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Assists individuals with disabilities to prepare for employment. Eligible persons must have a disability that causes a barrier to employment. A disability may be physical, emotional, learning or substance abuse. Participants and counselors work together to explore career options and develop a plan to reach the career goal. The plan may include further training, strategies to improve job seeking and job interview skills, addressing the need for accommodations on the job, and placement services. Program orientations are held at the Fremont Workforce Service Center. Call ahead to make an appointment.
www.michigan.gov/dleg_logo/
Michigan Veterans Representative
Assists veterans with job referral and placement, resume writing and career planning, as well as interview skills, and provides labor market and veterans benefits information.
Migrant Services
Works to meet employment service needs of the agricultural industry in Lake, Mecosta, Newaygo, and Osceola Counties by coordinating with agricultural employers, migrant seasonal farm workers, and/or seasonal farm workers. The office also assists migrant and/or seasonal farm workers who wish to obtain full-time employment. Newaygo Job Club provides supportive services to program participants.
Baker College
Baker College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is also accredited to offer MBA graduate degrees. Baker College seeks to provide quality higher education enabling graduates to be successful throughout challenging and rewarding careers. The Fremont Campus is an extension of the Muskegon Campus and is located at the Newaygo County Intermediate School District. Ph: (231) 924-8850 or Fax: (231) 924-8808
www.baker.edu/
Manpower
One of the world's largest suppliers of support personnel with a global network of over 3,300 locations in 53 countries and employs over 2 million skilled personnel. Manpower is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and believes that work can make an essential contribution to the development, self-esteem fulfillment, companionship, reward and well being of individuals. Manpower provides a structured interview process, validated testing and selection procedures, extensive training and skill development programs, detailed needs assessment, performance measurement programs, and employee recognition and awards. Manpower provides productive temporaries or candidates for direct hire within a full range of skills.
www.us.manpower.com
NCEDO
A private, non-profit corporation establsihed to provide economic development services to Newaygo County. The corporation is a culmination of cooperative efforts between the cities of Fremont, Grant, Newaygo, and White Cloud, the County of Newaygo, the Fremont Area Foundation, the Newaygo County Intermediate School District, and private sector organizations. Its mission is to create a dynamic environment of economic opportunities for the Newaygo County community.
NCEDO, Inc. works to retain existing jobs in the County by meeting with businesses on a regular basis to ensure that problems are resolved in a timely manner and to provide assistance on upcoming projects. NCEDO, Inc. also works to attract new employment opportunities to the county. Examples of assistance include preparing tax abatement applications, coordinating infrastructure for new projects, locating land for industrial and commercial clients, and assisting with the recruitment of specialized workers. NCEDO, Inc. also operates a Small Business Development Center to provide counseling and assistance to residents interested in starting a small business.
www.ncedo.org
Adecco Employment Services
Provides employment opportunities in light industrial, clerical/professional, skilled trades, and technical fields. Adecco offers temporary, temporary-to-hire, and full-time positions.
www.adecco.com
Newaygo County Career-Tech Center
Provides career and technical education consistent with student needs, interests, and abilities. The goal is to give students entry level skills enabling them to find gainful employment or to continue their education in an articulated post-secondary experience.
www.ncats.net/ncctc/
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