20 jobs you can get without a college degree
Michigan’s unemployment rate has fallen to 8.3 percent. That’s still higher than the national average, which is 8.1 percent, but a lot better than it was even a year ago. Still, if you don’t have a job, finding one is a real challenge. Here, courtesy of CareerCast.com, is a list of 20 occupations that don’t [...]
Here’s how to find a summer job in Metro Detroit
It is going to be another tough summer for Michigan teens looking for jobs. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has released its summer teen employment forecast for 2012.In all, 287,400 teens between the ages of 16 and 19 are expected to be seeking work. Of these, 211,500 will find jobs while 75,900 [...]
Costco hiring at new Pittsfield Township store; While you’re there check out the pressure washers
My fav, Costco, is opening a new store in Pittsfield Township, just off Interstate 94, at 771 Airport Blvd., near State and Ellsworth streets, east of Ann Arbor, on June 29. The store is taking applications for this location. You can find the list of available job openings and apply here. The competition will be [...]
Help fight cancer by enrolling in a nationwide study
The American Cancer Society is seeking Southeast Michigan residents to take part in a nationwide Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). According to the American Cancer Society, this study will help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer, which will ultimately save lives. The study will enroll a diverse population [...]
Looking for a job that will keep you fit? Pick some asparagus
If you’re looking for work and a little exercise, the Michigan asparagus growers want to hire as many as 229 workers immediately, with more openings expected in the coming weeks as the crop matures. Michigan asparagus is hand-snapped above the ground. Workers harvest the asparagus while riding in specially designed picking carts. The job is [...]