$900K Kellogg grant funds summer jobsAbout 400 young adults and teenagers in West Michigan could find summer work through a $900,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Spectrum recruiter answers questionsA recruiter for West Michigan's largest employer answered prospective applicants' questions Tuesday.
GRCC granted $75k for job trainingA $75,000 grant to Grand Rapids Community College will give students support before and during job training courses.
Underutilized employees seek more workOfficial unemployment remained steady at 8.9% in January, but the number that best quantifies Michigan's underemployment is 16.6%.
Getting the Job: Words of encouragement
Being without work isn't easy and neither is the search for a job -- but people looking for work say the key is not to give up.
What's next for 'Ready NOW!'? Chris Glass of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce sat down with "24 Hour News 8 Daybreak" to discuss how many of the 72 applicants have jobs from the …
A baby boomer's digital age job searchA baby boomer bounced from his job after three decades and forced to find work in today's digital age has found a job.
Branding: 'Get rid of your hair'Marne's Sherry Evans talks to 24 Hour News 8 about some criticism she got at the early March "Ready NOW!" event.
Personal branding: Selling yourself Susan Fleming from Allegan County Michigan Works! describes what your appearance and behavior says about you and explains how to identify your brand.
Staffing companies offer work, optionsSince the start of the recession, many companies have consolidated their human resources departments and are relying on staffing companies. Some job seekers …
The importance 'soft skills'Mike Fettig, of the staffing company Fettig, talks about how details like attendance and appearance are among the most important aspects of a job.
Getting the job: Acing the interview Mike Fettig, vice president of operations at Fettig, describes the best ways to tackle the most difficult questions job seekers will face during interviews.
Getting past the resume 'bouncer'While technology has made it easier to apply for job postings online, computer programs have allowed companies to almost automatically narrow in on the …
Getting the job: Expert on resumesAnthony Centille of Goodwill Industries and 24 Hour News 8's Ryan Takeo fielded questioned between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 about how to make …
Is 'Ready NOW!' worth $10K?Joel Westmaas of Ottawa County's Michigan Works! talks about the cost of 'Ready Now!', and why he says it is worth the price for taxpayers.
A guide to online job hunting Goodwill Industries representative Tony Calcagno discussed Tuesday with "24 Hour News 8 Daybreak" about how to prepare your resume for a potential job …
