Michigan Business Network

As the Capital Area Michigan Works! MVP (most valuable partner) of December 2019, Carrie Rosingana, C.O.O. & E.O.O. CAMW! Lansing, MI, visited the MBN studio to look ahead to 2020.

In this interview Carrie reviews:

What areas of the workforce have experienced significant growth in recent years?

Can we expect to see growth in those same areas in 2020?

What are employers looking for in the workforce?

What are employees looking for in the workforce?

What can businesses do to better support employees?

Should we be worried about a recession coming?

As the Capital Area Michigan Works! MVP (most valuable partner) of December 2019, Carrie Rosingana, C.O.O. & E.O.O. CAMW! Lansing, MI, visited the MBN studio to look ahead to 2020.

In this interview Carrie reviews:

What areas of the workforce have experienced significant growth in recent years?

Can we expect to see growth in those same areas in 2020?

What are employers looking for in the workforce?

What are employees looking for in the workforce?

What can businesses do to better support employees?

Should we be worried about a recession coming?

Frequent content contributor for Northern Michigan stories on Michigan Business Network, Susan Wilcox-Olson dropped by the MBN studio with the founder of Great Lakes winter trails (with TreeTops' Barry Owens) 30+ years strong - Bob Frye of Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Roscommon, MI. Bob couldn't do everything and now his daughter is owner of the biz. Mariah Frye, however that day was back north working on snow making on XC trails and largest day trail facility in Michigan.

In this interview Bob was able to share the importance of snow for health and tourism as a Pure MI partner. He ran down several of the XC opportunities across Michigan for this winter's season.

Frequent content contributor for Northern Michigan stories on Michigan Business Network, Susan Wilcox-Olson dropped by the MBN studio with the founder of Great Lakes winter trails (with TreeTops' Barry Owens) 30+ years strong - Bob Frye of Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Roscommon, MI. Bob couldn't do everything and now his daughter is owner of the biz. Mariah Frye, however that day was back north working on snow making on XC trails and largest day trail facility in Michigan.

In this interview Bob was able to share the importance of snow for health and tourism as a Pure MI partner. He ran down several of the XC opportunities across Michigan for this winter's season.

Laura Preuss, Workforce Development Manager, DeWys Manufacturing, Marne, MI, northwest of Grand Rapids, joined Michigan Works! Association to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week with Visit to Germany. The Delegation paired with reps from NY State to study success of German apprenticeship model and share information about successful U.S. apprenticeship programs

– National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 11-17, 2019), and the trip was November 7th to the 17th. She spoke with MBN regarding her experience on the Germany trip; the unique apprenticeship opportunities her company offers; and the importance of apprenticeships in her field and in Michigan in general. That discussion covered;

• DeWys Manufacturing offers on-the-job training through the DeWys University program the company created – can you tell me more about that?

• How will what you experienced on the trip to Germany be helpful in the work you do with apprenticeships and on-the-job training here in Michigan?

• Why are apprenticeships and on-the-job training so important in Michigan?

• How can interested individuals learn more about DeWys Manufacturing?

Laura Preuss, Workforce Development Manager, DeWys Manufacturing, Marne, MI, northwest of Grand Rapids, joined Michigan Works! Association to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week with Visit to Germany. The Delegation paired with reps from NY State to study success of German apprenticeship model and share information about successful U.S. apprenticeship programs

– National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 11-17, 2019), and the trip was November 7th to the 17th. She spoke with MBN regarding her experience on the Germany trip; the unique apprenticeship opportunities her company offers; and the importance of apprenticeships in her field and in Michigan in general. That discussion covered;

• DeWys Manufacturing offers on-the-job training through the DeWys University program the company created – can you tell me more about that?

• How will what you experienced on the trip to Germany be helpful in the work you do with apprenticeships and on-the-job training here in Michigan?

• Why are apprenticeships and on-the-job training so important in Michigan?

• How can interested individuals learn more about DeWys Manufacturing?

Lee Graham, Treasurer, Executive Director, Labor-Management Education Committee, Operating Engineers 324, Bloomfield Twp, MI, joined the Michigan Works! Association Celebration of National Apprenticeship Week with Visit to Germany

Delegation paired with reps from NY State to study success of German apprenticeship model and share information about successful U.S. apprenticeship programs

– National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 11-17, 2019), and the trip was November 7th to the 17th. MBN caught up with Lee to talk about his experience on the trip;

- the unique apprenticeship opportunities your organization offers;

and the importance of apprenticeships in your field and in Michigan in general?

• I understand the Operating Engineers have an apprenticeship program as well as two specialized career centers – can you tell me more about both of those things?

• How will what you experienced on the trip to Germany be helpful in the work you do with apprenticeships here in Michigan?

• Why are apprenticeships so important in Michigan?

• How can interested individuals learn more about Operating Engineers 324?

Lee Graham, Treasurer, Executive Director, Labor-Management Education Committee, Operating Engineers 324, Bloomfield Twp, MI, joined the Michigan Works! Association Celebration of National Apprenticeship Week with Visit to Germany

Delegation paired with reps from NY State to study success of German apprenticeship model and share information about successful U.S. apprenticeship programs

– National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 11-17, 2019), and the trip was November 7th to the 17th. MBN caught up with Lee to talk about his experience on the trip;

- the unique apprenticeship opportunities your organization offers;

and the importance of apprenticeships in your field and in Michigan in general?

• I understand the Operating Engineers have an apprenticeship program as well as two specialized career centers – can you tell me more about both of those things?

• How will what you experienced on the trip to Germany be helpful in the work you do with apprenticeships here in Michigan?

• Why are apprenticeships so important in Michigan?

• How can interested individuals learn more about Operating Engineers 324?

Amy Lebednick , Business Solutions Director – West Michigan Works, Grand Rapids, MI, was part of Michigan Works! Association Celebration of National Apprenticeship Week with Visit to Germany.

Delegation paired with reps from NY State to study success of German apprenticeship model and share information about successful U.S. apprenticeship programs

– National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 11-17, 2019), and the trip was November 7th to the 17th. She spoke with MBN about that trip and more;

• West Michigan Works has a Medical Assistant Registered Apprenticeship program – can you tell me more about that?

• How will what you experienced on the trip to Germany be helpful in the work you do with apprenticeships here in Michigan?

• Why are apprenticeships so important in Michigan?

• How can interested individuals learn more about West Michigan Works and the services you offer?

Amy Lebednick , Business Solutions Director – West Michigan Works, Grand Rapids, MI, was part of Michigan Works! Association Celebration of National Apprenticeship Week with Visit to Germany.

Delegation paired with reps from NY State to study success of German apprenticeship model and share information about successful U.S. apprenticeship programs

– National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 11-17, 2019), and the trip was November 7th to the 17th. She spoke with MBN about that trip and more;

• West Michigan Works has a Medical Assistant Registered Apprenticeship program – can you tell me more about that?

• How will what you experienced on the trip to Germany be helpful in the work you do with apprenticeships here in Michigan?

• Why are apprenticeships so important in Michigan?

• How can interested individuals learn more about West Michigan Works and the services you offer?