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The Michigan Career Educator and Employer Alliance (MCEEA) is proud to announce its sponsorship of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Employer Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) initiative.
Through this collaboration, MCEEA will help bring EPIC to colleges, universities and employers across Michigan—connecting students with real-world, project-based learning experiences that build essential career skills while advancing the mission of promoting cooperative education throughout the state.
EPIC challenges invite students to solve authentic problems faced by employers across industries. These experiences mirror the collaborative, hands-on nature of co-ops and internships, preparing students to thrive in Michigan’s evolving workforce.
"We are proud to support EPIC, enabling our future talent to discover their passion while making a difference across various industries in Michigan for years to come," says Bill Stec, Interim Co-President of MCEEA.
As part of the sponsorship, MCEEA will launch the first round of collegiate EPIC challenges statewide, with opportunities for colleges, universities, and employers to participate. Top student teams will be invited to present their projects at the annual MCEEA Conference, highlighting the impact of work-based learning and cooperative education in action. The MCEEA Annual Conference will take place at Crystal Mountain Resort on June 15-17, 2026.
“Just imagine students from across Michigan—working side by side with employers, tackling real challenges, and presenting their solutions to the state’s top educators and industry leaders. This is the future of career education and collaboration, and MCEEA’s leadership is making it possible.” said Joe Bamberger of Emerge. Emerge serves as the statewide facilitator of EPIC in Michigan, coordinating schools, employers, and community partners to deliver meaningful, project-based experiences that connect education to real-world careers.
Through EPIC, MCEEA continues its legacy of innovation, connecting the classroom to the workplace and ensuring Michigan remains a national model for cooperative and experiential education.
About MCEEA The Michigan Career Educator and Employer Alliance (MCEEA) is a statewide organization that promotes and strengthens cooperative education and internship programs by fostering collaboration between educational institutions and employers. Learn more at www.mceea.net.
About EPIC The Employer Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) initiative, developed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, empowers employers to co-design short-term, project-based learning experiences that bridge the gap between education and work. More at www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/workforce-development-and-training/epic and www.epicinmichigan.com.
About EmergeEmerge is a Michigan-based workforce development organization dedicated to bridging the gap between education and employment. Through innovative technology, immersive experiences, and employer collaboration, Emerge helps students explore careers, develop skills, and connect with real-world opportunities. As the statewide facilitator of EPIC in Michigan, Emerge works alongside schools, employers, and community partners to prepare the next generation of talent for success. Learn more at www.emergejobs.com.
Michigan Rehabilitation Services* (MRS) cordially invites MCEEA members to join EMPLOYING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES—LEGAL UPDATE 2024. It will be held on Wednesday, July 31st from 1pm—2pm via Zoom. See the detailed post on Linked In for more information
The Michigan Department of Transportation is hosting its Career Fest Days
Original article published by WMU Athletics at: https://wmubroncos.com/news/2022/10/26/general-broncos-empowered-hosts-career-fair-for-student-athletes.aspx
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The newly-created Broncos Empowered program put on its first event for Western Michigan student-athletes on Tuesday as it hosted a career fair. In partnership with the WMU Career Center and the Michigan Career Educator & Employer Alliance (MCEEA), more than 30 employers from the Southwest Michigan area and beyond were in attendance, representing companies from a wide variety of fields, including healthcare, finance, education, sports and criminal justice. A total of 188 Bronco student-athletes gathered to meet with and learn about these employers as they look forward to their careers after WMU. "It was great to see our student-athletes participating in the first Broncos Empowered program," Senior Associate Athletics Director, Broncos Empowered and Championship Culture Julian Jones said. "One of the reasons my role was created, was to provide opportunities and resources for our student-athletes to be prepared for life after sports, and this event was planned to do just that. I am so grateful to have been able to work with the Career Center and MCEEA to put this event on and bring 30 employers and 188 student-athletes together to allow them this opportunity to network." "We have to be intentional about getting our student-athletes in front of the right people," Jones continued. "This was the first event of our four-year career and professional development plan, with a core values workshop and dining etiquette program scheduled for later this semester. I do this work to help develop our student-athletes holistically while being intentional, and I have received a ton of positive feedback already." This was the first event for the Broncos Empowered program, with one of the main focuses of the program to promote the holistic development of Western Michigan student-athletes. This includes career development and graduate school prep, leadership development, personal development, financial education, community service, diversity and inclusion, personal brand management and NIL. Tuesday's program was well-received by the student-athletes in attendance, who were eager to share their feedback about the event: "The career fair helped me connect with great employers and receive some internship opportunities." – Vianney Durand, Redshirt junior Defender, Men's Soccer "The student-athlete career fair was a great opportunity for networking and learning more about potential companies I could work for! I enjoyed speaking with real professionals in my major (Finance) and the different pieces of advice they had to offer!" – Boone Bonnema, Redshirt sophomore Linebacker, Football "I'm grateful for the opportunity to be able to attend the career fair in order to network and branch out to set myself up for my future career." – Karin Hamilton, Junior, Women's Tennis
More than 70 employers looking to hire for job openings will be represented at Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Fall Career & Internship Fair on Thursday, October 13.
The public and WCC students alike are invited to attend. It’s the first in-person fair since March 2020 and will be from 4-6 p.m. in the newly renovated Morris Lawrence Building on campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive.
Employers will represent the automotive, advanced manufacturing, banking/mortgage, computer science, education/childcare, engineering, health care, IT, music/entertainment, restaurant/hotel, welding/fabrication and other sectors. Full-time, part-time and internship positions are open.
Attendees are invited to attend free online workshops to help prepare for the fair. To register, email careers@wccnet.edu. The workshops are:
Businesses registered to participate include Amazon, Adventure Center, Busch’s Fresh Food Market, Crown Equipment Corporation, Menlo Innovations, Michigan Medicine, Northwestern Mutual South Eastern Michigan, ProMedica, Promess Inc., various departments from the State of Michigan, Zingerman’s and many more.
Attendees are encouraged to check the career fair webpage for the complete list of companies. The list will be updated regularly.
Friday, April 8, 2022 10 a.m. – Noon and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join up to 50 employers recruiting at each session, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Each session includes companies hiring from a range of industries looking to hire for open positions. Attendees are encouraged to register for both sessions. The fair is free and open to the public.
Attendees wishing to interview should upload a current resume during registration as well as research hiring companies and job postings prior to the event.
Register for the Morning Session: 10 a.m. to noon Register for the Afternoon Session: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
#MiGovJobs Alert: As of this post date/time, state government has 30 vacancies in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Fraud Investigation (see Regulation Agent), Payroll Administration, a Law Student and more. Click here to view opportunities for the following departments:
As a Governor of Michigan once said, "Public service is truly a noble profession. It is not for everyone but is required for any great society to exist." So tell your students, alumni, your family, your friends, the unemployed, the under-employed, anyone who may be interested. We need talent to solve problems for the betterment of our state. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes tuition reduction at select colleges and universities. Join us in serving the people of Michigan.
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