Nov 2, 2020 | Workforce Development
The state of Michigan through The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced that they are releasing a grant to employers (individual companies) through Michigan Works! Agencies (MWA) to assist in training employees. Training programs must be...
Oct 6, 2020 | Workforce Development
MITA is in the process of submitting a Workforce Development grant in the coming weeks that will exceed $1.4 million. The funds, if received, will be used to develop a statewide program geared towards educating K-12 students of the career opportunities available in...
Aug 10, 2020 | Uncategorized, Workforce Development
March through June provided MITA members with the opportunity to complete the MITA 2020 Workforce Survey. Ninety companies participated ranging from road and bridge builders, excavating and engineering companies. Data was collected, analyzed and placed in a...
Jun 1, 2020 | Workforce Development
Virtual Hiring Fair Week has arrived! On Thursday, June 4th, MITA and partners will host two virtual hiring fairs for individuals looking for a career in the heavy/highway construction industry. 10:00 a.m. – Southern Michigan Click here for the Zoom webinar link. 1:00...
May 19, 2020 | Workforce Development
MITA, in collaboration with MDOT and other organizations, is offering an opportunity for your company to be a part of a Virtual Hiring Fair. We are requesting that companies sign up by Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. by clicking here. Companies will have the...
May 12, 2020 | Workforce Development
Recently, MITA was forced to cancel the remaining infrastructure hiring fairs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 350 attendees had pre-registered for the events, along with numerous contractors. Since then, the MITA workforce development survey was sent out and is...