Mid-Summer Update

Welcome to our Mid-Summer Update!

The DetroitIntern.com Network is gearing up for the 2009-2010 school year, building on our success from 2008-2009. We now have thousands of registered users, including hundreds of employers.

A. National Expansion

We are in the midst of our national expansion with the soft launch of our four new regional websites: HoustonIntern.com, InternChicago.com, InternWashington.com, and InternAtlanta.com.

Just sign in with your DetroitIntern Network login email address and password to access any of the sites.

Please watch for the major launch for these sites in September, 2009.

B. Our Blogs

Please send us notices of career-related events or workshops that you are participating in or sponsoring to admin@detroitintern.com. If approved, we will post your announcement on our blogs.

C. Employer Relations Consultant

We are proud to announce the hiring of Danielle N. Kellogg as our Employer Relations Consultant. Danielle assists us with building our employer databases, determining marketing and collaborative opportunities, and fostering new relationships. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to build the DetroitIntern Network throughout the summer!

Internships in the Office of Sen. Debbie Stabenow

The Office of Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan has listed internship opportunities for its Washington D.C. office at InternWashington.com, a member of the DetroitIntern Network.

Please notify any potential undergraduate or graduate candidates in the DC area about this great opportunity.

See here!

Retooling the Automotive Industry Career Transition and Entrepreneurial Workshop Series - August 1st

Help for the Automotive Industry

Dearborn, Michigan - As we all know the automotive industry is severely struggling in today's difficult society. According to CNNMONEY.com "A plea by struggling auto parts makers for $8 billion to $10 billion in additional federal loan guarantees was turned down by the Obama administration's auto task force last week." CNN Money also states that "Widespread bankruptcies and shutdowns at suppliers could affect not only efforts to restart assembly lines at GM and Chrysler, but could spread to Ford Motor and the North American plants of Asian rivals such as Toyota Motor and Honda."

What people don’t know is that there is help out there.

A Purposed Transition presents "Retooling the Automotive Industry Career Transition and Entrepreneurial Workshop Series." Their motto is A New Focus. A New Direction. A New You. The purpose of these series of workshops is to give those recently downsized or affected by the GM bankruptcy a helping hand because of the downfall in the automotive industry and share with them key tips and strategies to assist them in securing a successful future through career transition and entrepreneurial exploration. There are a total of seven different workshops all focused on assisting people in getting their life back on track by listening to influential and prestigious business professionals and career coaches as they share their knowledge on how to be successful in today’s economy!

The Full-Day Workshop Includes:

*10am-11am The First 90 Days: Identifying Strategies for a Successful Career Transition , Kimberly A. Benjamin, PHR

*11am-12pm A Leap of Faith, Ken Brown

*12pm-1pm Panel Discussion: Planning your Exit Strategy: I've Just Been Downsized Now What Should I Do?

*1pm-2pm 7 Steps of Self Discovery ,Ed Foxworth

*2pm-3pm Economic Survival and Beyond: Don't Allow Your Money Retire Before You!, Gail Perry-Mason

*3pm-4pm How to Start a Business ,Kimberly A. Benjamin, PHR

*4pm-5pm HR Panel Discussion: Secrets to the Hidden Job Market

The workshop will take place on Saturday August 1st from 10am-5pm at the UofM Fairlane Center located at 19000 Hubbard Drive in Dearborn, Michigan. The cost of the full day workshop is only $35.00 which gives you access to all 5 Workshops 2 Panel Discussions, a FREE Job Search Book, FREE Resume and Cover Letter Evaluations, and FREE New Business Consultations by an experience Business Coach. Call 1.877.733.3268 to register today.

Career Opportunities with Thomson Reuters!

From Ann Arbor SPARK Newsletter:

Looking for a growing organization with solid sales career opportunities? Consider Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting....Some quick facts about Thomson Reuters & the Tax & Accounting Business Unit...

Approximately 50,000 employees in 93 countries
2008 pro forma revenues of 13.4 billion
44th of the Top 100 Global Brands in the brand's inaugural year.
Listed in Ethisphere Institute's World's Most Ethical Companies Listing
Tax & Accounting division has been developing software in Michigan since 1979

Our award winning software is used by over 40,000 accounting firms across the United StatesThomson Reuters has immediate Professional Sales opportunities and interest in meeting experience sales management professionals as well.

If you want to learn more please submit your professional resume to Amy Cell - amy@annarborusa.org for consideration for an upcoming invitation only professional sales networking event on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. During this event there will be a brief presentation regarding sales careers at Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting and you will have a chance to network with some of the sales leadership.

New - Online Resource for Career Transitioners (From Ann Arbor SPARK Talent Search Newsletter)

NEW - ONLINE RESOURCE FOR CAREER TRANSITIONERS

University of Michigan Unveils New Online Social Networking Resource
Neighbors4Neighbors - I've lost my job...now what?
Neighbors4Neighbors is an online discussion forum that helps people help each other deal with unemployment. People can get and give advice on things like job searches, health care and finances. Neighbors4Neigbhors is not a classified ads system to advertise jobs, business opportunities or programs for the unemployed - but rather a place where people who have lost a job can connect with others that are, or have been, in the same boat. Visit Neighbors4Neighbors online at http://www.n4nmichigan.org/.

5k Run - Sept 5, 2009 - Hosted by Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce

On Saturday, September 5, 2009, the Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a 5k Run sponsored by Quantum Physical Therapy Centers at EMU's Rynearson Stadium from 5:00 to 7:00pm, in conjunction with the EMU vs. Army football game. Immediately following the run, there will be a free tailgate on the track of the stadium just prior to kick-off.

In addition to a free ticket to the game, participants will receive a t-shirt (if registered before August 31), water bottle, numbered bid and chip timer, medal, as well as fun giveaways and coupons. The fastest man and woman will receive $100, which will be awarded during the football game. Participants may also order additional tickets to the football game (and post-run tailgate) in advance for $3 each.

The entry fee is $25 per person, or $20 if part of a corporate team of four or more, if registration is received prior to August 31. After that, the fee will be $30. For participants under the age of 10 or who are members of the ROTC/Armed Forces, the entry fee is $10. Registration is available online at ypsichamber.org or by calling (734) 482-4920. All proceeds will go towards the Chamber's Economic Development initiatives.

The Mega Job Fair & Business 2 Business Expo - July 24, 2009

We have received word of The Mega Job Fair and the Business 2 Business Expo sponsored by the NAN (National Action Network) Oakland County Chapter and the Michigan Expo Experts.

Date: July 24, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m - Mega Job Fair
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Business 2 Business Expo


Location: Doubletree Hotel Dearborn (5801 Southfield Service Drive, Detroit...corner ofFord Rd. and Southfield Service Drive)

Please see www.michiganexpoexperts.com for more information.



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