Operation ABLE will host this unique recruiting opportunity on Wednesday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in Southfield located at 16400 J.L. Hudson Drive in Southfield.

Exhibitors - Register Now for "Early Bird" Discount - Only $195

The registration deadline for exhibitors is March 18.  Exhibitors who return the attached form to ABLE by February 28 pay only $195.  After February 28, the exhibitor fee is $250.  The fee includes booth space, signage, and a continental breakfast and deli lunch for 2 company representatives.

The form is a Word document that can be downloaded, filled in offline and then returned by e-mail as an attachment.  It can also be sent by postal mail or fax to the attention of Phil Floyd. The form can be downloaded from ABLE's web site by clicking here or by calling 1-800-922-HIRE (4473).

Employers: Meet Skilled, Experienced Applicants
The fair will bring together mature job seekers and employers who are increasingly turning to these workers to fill positions.

Over 2,000 experienced people 40 and older attend this fair each year seeking positions in:
  ~  Accounting/Bookkeeping
  ~  Sales & Management
  ~  Customer Service
  ~  Computer Applications
  ~  Customer Service
  ~  Health Care
  ~  Engineering
  ~  Human Resources
  ~  Clerical
  ~  Skilled & Light Manufacturing

"Mature workers are valued employees who possess the skills needed to produce and deliver competitive products and services." says Mary McDougall, president of Operation ABLE of Michigan.  "They daily make a difference at their jobs through their experience, qualifications and work ethic."

Educators: Meet With Potential Students
Many of the people who will be attending the fair are considering a new career or need to update their job skills for today's job market.

With this in mind, Operation ABLE is encouraging educational institutions such as community colleges and universities to exhibit once again at this year's job fair and take advantage of this opportunity to meet potential students.

Need More Information?
Complete information about the job fair and ABLE’s other services for employers and job seekers is also available on the web at www.OperationABLE.org.

Or contact Phil Floyd of our Corporate Services staff at 1-800-922-HIRE or by e-mail at ability@OperationABLE.org.
 

Free Help for 55+ Laid Off Detroiters

Operation ABLE of Michigan has received special funding from the Detroit Workforce Development Department to help laid off Detroiters  55 years of age and older.

Free services include 240 hours of training over 8 weeks to develop or improve computer, customer services, and reading/math skills and another 4 week of help in conducting a job search, developing a resume, applying for jobs online, and preparing for interviews.

Operation ABLE holds regular information meetings at its office in the Hannan House to explain the eligibility requirements and how to take advantage of this help.

Those who are between 40 and 55 years of age are also encouraged to attend these meetings and learn how they might qualify for help at Operation ABLE through Michigan's "No Worker Left Behind" initiative.

Attached is a flyer to pass along to mid-career individuals who are frustrated with the current job market and who may be eligible for help at Operation ABLE.

For the next scheduled information meeting, call ABLE at (313) 832-0922 or 1-800-922-HIRE.