Employer Testimonials
Oakland County Michigan Works! An Invaluable Business Resource
Each year, Oakland County Michigan Works! engages with more than 1,000 companies and other organizations to help them address their workforce needs. Michigan Works! is a top resource for businesses needing assistance with recruiting and retaining talent, as well as training support, often at no cost to them.
The following are testimonials from employers, all of whom have benefitted from Oakland County Michigan Works! and its commitment to building a robust workforce.
TRAINING SUPPORT
Barron Industries, Oxford, MI
“Our partnership with Oakland County Michigan Works! has helped us train both current and new employees, which we’ve recruited through the Pure Michigan Talent Connect system . . . We are very appreciative of the time, talent and energy provided to Barron by the Oakland County Michigan Works! team and we look forward to a long relationship.”
HIRING SUPPORT
Williams International, Pontiac, MI
“We are in critical need of skilled workers in our facility and Oakland County Michigan Works! has acted proactively in suggesting resources to help us capture talent . . . Oakland County Michigan Works! also has introduced us to many initiatives the state and other organizations are investing in to create talent pipelines.”
YOUTH PROGRAMS
City of Southfield, Southfield, MI
“We would like to acknowledge the great work of Oakland County Michigan Works!. The Southfield treasurer’s office has maintained an excellent relationship with the agency, giving young people the opportunity to receive much needed work experience for a successful career . . . The skills learned in the program provide building blocks that will help them in their future.”
TALENT RECRUITMENT
Kroger Michigan Division, Rochester Hills, MI
“Thank you for being so helpful and accommodating in regard to scheduling Open Hire Events to help us staff our store. Oakland County Michigan Works! staff members are always so kind and helpful and make it a real joy to spend time there trying to find new associates.”
GMB Korea Corporation, Southfield, MI
“When we do have an opportunity come up in this area, it can be difficult to find qualified candidates.
Thankfully, Oakland County Michigan Works! has been able to bridge the talent gap with us. They allocate time and resources to our needs and help spread the word about our positions, which has been
very helpful . . .We would like to thank you for continuing to provide such a valuable resource to our business community.”
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
Teledyne LeCroy, Farmington Hills, MI
“For over a year, our company has worked with Oakland County Michigan Works! to help with interns for various positions at our office in Farmington Hills. The experience has been both positive and beneficial. The financial compensation the state provides these interns allows us to work with them and provide real on-the-job training for their future careers. It also allows us to see if they will be a good fit going forward.”
JOB FAIRS
Dana Incorporated, Auburn Hills, MI
“Oakland County Michigan Works! staff members were of great assistance in coordinating our job fair at Oakland Community College, accommodating more than 300 applicants from a number of surrounding communities . . . It is so reassuring to know that there are such dedicated people willing to work with Michigan employers in order to successfully assist in funding programs such as on-the-job training.”