Articles tagged: Jobs
Detroit Free Press: University of Michigan economist says Michigan's job market is making a comeback
Posted: May 15, 2013The state of Michigan seems to be making a comeback in the job market While it may not be progressing at the same pace as Washtenaw County — which is on track to recoup all ... Read more »
Forbes.com/With Poll: Do the jobs of the future require a college degree?
Posted: May 08, 2013The fastest-growing jobs in America either do not require college degrees or shouldn't, according to a story on Forbes.com. Read more »
Ypsilanti and Willow Run school communities prepare to learn which teachers keep jobs
Posted: May 03, 2013Previous story: Ypsilanti and Willow Run teachers to be notified of job status Friday It's that day in Ypsilanti and Willow Run — the day that teachers have been dreading since residents of both districts ... Read more »
Ann Arbor area shows modest job growth in March and big gains from 2012
Posted: Apr 29, 2013Washtenaw County's unemployment rate fell in March as the area continues replacing jobs lost since the area's previous jobs peak in 2002. Read more »
5 principals from Ypsilanti, 1 from Willow Run offered jobs in new district
Posted: Apr 12, 2013Six principals from the existing Ypsilanti and Willow Run school districts will be offered jobs with the new Ypsilanti Community Schools as of July 1, officials announced Thursday. Read more »
Ann Arbor area adds thousands of jobs in February but unemployment rate remains steady
Posted: Apr 05, 2013The Ann Arbor area added approximately 3,000 jobs in the month of February. Most of the gains were the result of seasonal hiring at public universities in the region. Read more »
Economic Outlook: The top 10 job opportunities in the Ann Arbor area through 2015
Posted: Apr 01, 2013Related coverage: Washtenaw County in the midst of a 6-year economic rebound, adding 25,000 jobs Ann Arbor needs more engineers and programmers to fuel new-look auto industry The Economic Outlook for Washtenaw County, published by ... Read more »
Economic Outlook: Ann Arbor needs more engineers and programmers to fuel new-look auto industry
Posted: Mar 27, 2013Michigan already is one of the top research and development centers in the country, but the state will need more highly trained engineers and programmers to keep up with the increased demand from an ever-evolving automotive industry. Read more »
Ann Arbor area jobless rate rises in January but regional employment higher than 2012
Posted: Mar 22, 2013Seasonal retail layoffs led to a rise in unadjusted unemployment rates across Michigan in January. Both the public and private sector shed jobs in the Ann Arbor area, but each added a significant number of jobs in comparison to the previous year. Read more »
Analysis: Gov. Snyder's economic summit searching for answers as talented Michigan students search for jobs
Posted: Mar 18, 2013"Gap" has been the word of the day at Governor Rick Snyder's first economic summit. But is there a "talent gap," a "skills gap," a "communication gap," or a "wage gap" That all depends on who you ask. Read more »
Officials: Fire causes an estimated $35,000-$50,000 damage to Ann Arbor duplex
Posted: Mar 07, 2013A fire that was quickly extinguished caused heavy damage to an Ann Arbor duplex Thursday afternoon, officials said. Read more »
photo gallery: Images from the medal rounds of the MHSAA Individual State Wrestling Finals
Posted: Mar 03, 2013Chelsea's Steve Bleise took second place at 135 pounds in Division 2 at the MHSAA Individual state wrestling finals while nine more Washtenaw County wrestlers competed for medals in their respective weight classes. Read more »
Forbes: 13 professions making less than you might think
Posted: Feb 28, 2013I know everyone out there thinks that newspaper reporters are just raking in the money. However, data from the Bureau of Labor Statics shows that being a reporter actually is one of 13 surprisingly low-paying ... Read more »
Ann Arbor produces 7th most patents per capita in U.S.
Posted: Feb 01, 2013While politicians are “reinventing Michigan,” Michiganders continue to invent new products. Ann Arbor has the seventh highest rate of patents per capita in America and Detroit companies were awarded the 10th most patents overall according ... Read more »
Ann Arbor area unemployment up in December, annual rate decreases for third consecutive year
Posted: Jan 29, 2013Temporary end-of-semester layoffs in the education sector helped push the Ann Arbor area’s unemployment rate up from 4.3 to 5.1 percent according to a report from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and the Budget. Read more »
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