Michigan Shifting Gears, an intensive career transition initiative sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, kicks off two new three-month sessions on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Registration for the Winter 2014 session is open now through Friday, January 10. The sessions are taking place in Ann Arbor and the Great Lakes Bay region.
An innovative, low-cost career transition program sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Shifting Gears is designed to help you fine-tune your skills to fit the needs of Michigan’s small businesses and start-ups.
In order to register for the Michigan Shifting Gears Winter 2014 session, you must first view an informational webinar. The webinar provides a program overview and the opportunity to ask questions. Upon completion, you’ll receive a link to register online. Anyone interested in attending the Winter 2014 session must complete the informational overview and Q&A session, and register no later than Friday, January 10. The first webinar is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 27.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Discounted registration ($550) deadline: Midnight Monday, December 30
Final registration ($575) deadline: Midnight Friday, January 10 (deadline will NOT be extended)
Payment plans are available. MEDC underwrites the balance of the cost to help the state retain and retool top talent to meet the needs of Michigan’s small businesses and entrepreneurs. To learn more about the program, visit here.
If you, or someone you know, is an experienced professional who is: currently going through a career transition and frustrated with the job search; preparing to transition careers; re-entering the workforce after some time away; wanting to change industries; or just know there’s something missing from your current career, the time to register is NOW.
Source: MEDC
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