Michigan Works! hosts employment seminar, networking event

By Ricky Martinez, via mlive.com

GRAND RAPIDS — Maureen Downer is seeing signs the recession is waning.

“For a while there, we would see 500 people a day in our service centers, even as many as 900 a day,” said the programs manager for Michigan Works! in Kent and Allegan counties.

“It’s really not at that higher level anymore.”

To help employers share ideas, gain momentum and get more people back to work, Michigan Works! is offering the Spring Into Action seminar May 13 at Western Michigan University’s downtown Grand Rapids campus, 200 Ionia Ave. SW.

The free half-day event includes a keynote speech by Peter Barron Stark, a San Diego-based management consultant who has authored nine books.

There will be seven breakout sessions on human resources, social media, employment law, training, emerging jobs and Michigan Works!

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