Michigan Legion Media Room

This is a Veterans Career Night Thursday May 1 st  from 530pm-7pm.  We will present information on the Information Technology field - from entry level to Intermediate/Advanced positions open that require certifications. Careers like:  Cyber Security, Network Administration, Server Administration, Cisco Networking, and IT Project Management are in large demand with Cyber Security expecting a 37% growth in the next 5 years according to the Department of Labor.  Our programs are eligible for both Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Chapter 33 GI BILL funding.  Our short-term Nationally Vendor Certification programs are available during the day or in the evening.  All certification programs include:  Books, practice exams, and National certification exams.  We have ONSITE Instructor Led classes and Connected Remote Instructor Led classes to fit anyone’s schedule. If a veteran would like to register, the information is on this l...

We are going through another big shift of employees with retirements, etc… so we will be opening our website for applicants on Monday, April 7 th .  The website address is  www.fritolayemployment.com  and this is for the Southgate location (zip code 48195).  We are looking to fill 5 more positions. The website will be open for one week. Please have your candidates go to the website to apply – we cannot take resumes or applications on the local site.

Economic Chairman Gerald Merrell listened to the USDA representative at the Economic Commission on Monday.  That meeting led up to the announcement today. USDA and Legion team up on veteran-hiring effort          WASHINGTON (February 28, 2012) -- American Legion National Commander Fang A. Wong and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack signed a memorandum of understanding today to kick off a nationwide campaign to increase the percentage of military veterans employed by the USDA. “This is a great day and a big step forward in The American Legion’s push to give veterans jobs when they get back home,” Wong said after signing the MOU during the 52 nd  American Legion Washington Conference. “We appreciate the secretary’s efforts to pull us closer together. Hopefully, we can influence the other departments to join in the same effort.” “It’s a great match because people coming out of the military service are problem s...

An Alliance to Connect Unemployed National guard Members, Veterans and Spouses With Thousands of Small and Mid-size Businesses Needing Qualified Candidates for Open Skilled  Hosted by the Michigan National Guard and The State of Michigan December 10, 2011 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Lansing Center 333 E. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 www.lansingcenter.com Register for the event at   http://lansinglaunch-12-9-11.eventbrite.com See the event flyer here   FLYER The American Legion Department of Michigan represents over 70,000 members in the State of Michigan. The American Legion was founded in 1919, based on “The Four Pillars”; veteran rehabilitation, Americanism, child welfare, and national security and continued above all its mission as a consumers’ advocate for veterans. For more information contact the Michigan Legion at 517-371-4720 ext 16, mark@michiganlegion.org, or visit our website at www.michiganlegion.org.

CONGRESSMEN HANSEN CLARKE AND JOHN CONYERS, JR.  TO HOST JOBS FAIR TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011 WHO:        Congressman Hansen Clarke, Congressman John Conyers, Jr., 60 plus employers with more than 1,000 available positions, and members of the community. WHAT:      “For the People” Jobs Fair and town hall meeting.  This free jobs fair and more will include public and private sector employers and job readiness workshops and seminars.  Immediately following the jobs fair, will be a town hall meeting to discuss jobs creation and strengthening the economy. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus will be present, including Chairman Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-5), Maxine Waters (CA-35), Ed Towns (NY-10), Danny K. Davis (IL-7), and Gregory Meeks (NY-6). MSNBC correspondent Jeff Johnson will moderate the town hall meeting. WHEN:      Tuesday, August 16, 2011        ...

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the State of Michigan has a job opening for a State Administrative Assistant. The see the job Listing and apply on line click here . The American Legion Department of Michigan represents over 70,000 members in the State of Michigan. The American Legion was founded in 1919, based on “The Four Pillars”; veteran rehabilitation, Americanism, child welfare, and national security and continued above all its mission as a consumers’ advocate for veterans. For more information contact the Michigan Legion at 517-371-4720 ext 16, mark@michiganlegion.org, or visit our website at www.michiganlegion.org.

A new federal effort could mean a fresh start for thousands of jobless veterans. President Barack Obama has announced a plan to help those who have served our country get back to work. Michigan has the highest unemployment rate in the country for veterans of the armed forces, at nearly 30%. They risk their lives on the battlefields in Iraq and Afghanistan, but when they return home, the next battle is finding a job. "There's a significant amount of veterans coming back to Michigan with high unemployment," said Jason Allen, Michigan's senior deputy director of veteran affairs.  Read more The American Legion Department of Michigan represents over 70,000 members in the State of Michigan. The American Legion was founded in 1919, based on “The Four Pillars”; veteran rehabilitation, Americanism, child welfare, and national security and continued above all its mission as a consumers’ advocate for veterans. For more information contact the Michigan Legion at 517-371-4720...

www.gmacover.com GMA Cover Corp. (Main Office) 2440 20th Street Port Huron, Michigan USA    48060 GMA Hiring Needs GMA is in receipt of recent contract awards and has immediate need of three specific positions.  GMA is an equal opportunity employer and operates a drug free work place.  GMA offers competitive salary and benefits. Specifically GMA is looking for individuals who are committed to doing things right in support of our Warfighters; add value to the work place and work within a team environment.  If you fit with these values, are a US Citizen and have demonstrated the skills necessary to fill the job postings provided, we are interested in talking to you. Shift Supervisor GMA is looking for up to three supervisors to support production.  Leadership, integrity and application of technical specifications are mandatory skills.  Must be able to drive subordinates, identify and resolve issues, and “think on their feet.” Ability to interface...