If you’re already here, become a tourist in your own town if you haven’t visited some of these places in a while. If you’re not here yet, summer is the perfect time to come to West Michigan for an exploratory vacation before making the decision to relocate. Photo credit: Russell Climie https://lnkd.in/gMhMuzgh
Hello West Michigan
Human Resources Services
Grand Rapids, MI 3,415 followers
Building a better future for West Michigan by attracting top talent through collaborations with area businesses.
About us
From Grand Haven to Holland, Grand Rapids to Muskegon, the region’s employers have joined together. We’re building a better future for West Michigan Business, by attracting and retaining the nation’s top talent. People are unaware of the career opportunities and exciting lifestyles West Michigan has to offer. HWM exists to: • Promote West Michigan as a place where business thrives and people want to live and work • Increase the rate of success member companies have in their efforts to recruit top talent • Collaborate with organizations across the region to help new residents find their fit in West Michigan Seeking the best for West Michigan, Hello West Michigan fosters cooperation throughout West Michigan to recruit and retain talent. HWM is an employer-driven and non-profit membership organization, serving as an advocate for talent and provides downstream support to them, and their families, as they settle into their new lives in West Michigan.
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http://www.hellowestmichigan.com
External link for Hello West Michigan
- Industry
- Human Resources Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Talent Attraction and Retention, Promoting the Region, Supporting Corporate Recruiters, Networking with Interns, and Assisting Trailing Significant Others
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US
Employees at Hello West Michigan
Updates
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Thank you to Destination Consultants LLC, The Right Place, Inc., Davenport University's Career Services, and the staff at GLC Live at 20 Monroe for helping to coordinate #InternConnect last week. From welcoming, to setting up and tearing down, Intern Connect was a success because of their collaboration and effort.
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Happy Fourth of July from us at Hello West Michigan. Looking for a way to spend the holiday in West Michigan? Check out our website for ideas. https://ow.ly/emjs50Su6kL
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We want to especially thank our #InternConnect 2024 keynote speaker, Kimberly Brown. Owner of Brown Leadership and author of 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘦, Kimberly spoke on how to strategically plan your career. Interns learned practical advice on how to move forward in their careers. Want to learn more from Kimberly? Check out her book: https://ow.ly/JIE650SkYm8 And her website: https://ow.ly/v3pb50SkYm9
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Thank you Gordon Food Service for being the premier sponsor of #InternConnect. We can't wait to start working together to plan Intern Connect 2025.
We’re excited to have been the premiere sponsor of Hello West Michigan's #InternConnect this year! Our interns joined over 600 others from across Michigan for a professional development conference, featuring insightful career presentations and valuable networking opportunities. At Gordon Food Service, we are dedicated to developing future leaders within our organization and investing in the next generation of talent. Learn more at gfs.com/careers. #InternWithGordonFoodService #InternLife
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Intern Connect is all about showcasing the career opportunities our region offers. Our event sponsors showcase their employment brand and connect with future talent. Thank you Gordon Food Service, SpartanNash, Haworth, Amway, and Meijer for your sponsorship, which helps keep this event affordable for students.
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That's a wrap for #InternConnect 2024! 600+ interns were in the crowd, making it the largest gathering of interns in the state. Students represented 50+ universities and 70+ companies. Thank you to all who spoke, attended, and volunteered. Interns, check your inbox for a survey about the event and stay tuned next week for the first installment of The Intern Inform newsletter. Recap of yesterday ⬇️ -Kimberly Brown taught interns how to make their next move their best move. -Dwight Bowman II gave practical advice on how to leverage LinkedIn for career growth. -Our panelists, Sara Johnson, Madison McDonald, Robert Missman, and Brock Rubin, dropped facts and advice about their careers and how they have grown since interning at their companies. -Haworth won the swag competition. One lucky intern even went home with a brand new chair. -Interns networked with peers and met top West Michigan employers. Thanks to all the employer sponsors who spent the afternoon connecting with interns. Gordon Food Service, SpartanNash, Haworth, Amway, Meijer and the 40+ other employers represented.
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#InternConnect is underway! Hilary Doe gave us a warm West Michigan welcome, and we are ready to learn about career strategy from Kimberly Brown, owner of Manifest Yourself.
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We are ready to welcome over 600 interns to tomorrow's #InternConnect. Check out our latest blog post to find downtown restaurants and activities. https://ow.ly/JpFY50SpoLg
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Here are all the details for attendees of #InternConnect, happening this Wednesday, June 26.
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