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Careers News
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
The 2012 Fitness Challenge is the perfect way to get a great start on your resolution to be me more active. Participants who meet their goal each week each chances… Read more ›
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Mary StackSports & Recreation Coordinator
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Nick Suino of SEO Ann Arbor presented on the “Power of a Positive Attitude” on Tuesday, February 7th at the Ann Arbor Center for… Read more ›
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Stephanie StilesManager of Business and Benefactor Development
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Dear Job-Seekers,
The Power of a Positive Attitude
Coming up next Tuesday, February 7th is “The Power of a Positive Attitude” from 10 -11 am. Nick Suino of… Read more ›
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Stephanie StilesManager of Business and Benefactor Development
Sandler Training Presents on Communication Skills
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Last week, Rich Austin of Sandler Training Ann Arbor taught attendees at the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living how to improve their communication with… Read more ›
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Stephanie StilesManager of Business and Benefactor Development
Toastmasters at Ann Arbor CIL!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
As we celebrated Martin Luther King’s Day earlier this week, we remember his great “I have a dream” speech. It was not only the content, but the delivery of those… Read more ›
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Carolyn GrawiDirector of Advocacy and Education
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Nicklaus Suino of SEO Ann Arbor (Search Engine Optimization) presented at the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living on December 8, 2011. Nicklaus… Read more ›
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Stephanie StilesManager of Business and Benefactor Development
Featured News
A3BLN: “You’re Hired!” Persons With Disabilities
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Over 55 business and community leaders gathered at Cueter Chrysler on Pearl Harbor Day from 7:30 am – 8:30 am on December 7, 2011… Read more ›
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Stephanie StilesManager of Business and Benefactor Development
Featured News
Next A3BLN Meeting Marked for December 7th
Monday, November 14, 2011
A3BLN Event Details
Wednesday, December 7th
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Cueter Chrysler
2448 Washtenaw Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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Stephanie StilesManager of Business and Benefactor Development
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Toastmasters is coming HERE to the Ann Arbor CIL! Jim Egerdal is starting a biweekly Toastmasters chapter at the Ann Arbor CIL that will meet on Thursdays from 12:30 –… Read more ›
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Tom HoatlinDirector of Development
Featured News
Lisa Awarded for Career Services Disability Awareness in Comerica Park Stadium
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Award Winning Nomination Written by Barbara Tucker
Lisa Mangigian has devoted her career to helping others build theirs. She counsels job seekers from GED to PhD to pinpoint their… Read more ›
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Stephanie StilesManager of Business and Benefactor Development
Interview Panel Prepares Job Seekers
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Three expert panelists presented this morning at the Ann Arbor CIL on interview preparation. Over 25 job seekers and career specialists came to hear tips and tricks from well… Read more ›
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Stephanie StilesManager of Business and Benefactor Development
Events
- LinkedIn & Social Media
Feb 28, 2012 @ 4:00 pmHosted by Shannon Beeman Learn how to use LinkedIn and other Social Media tools. - Employer Connect
Feb 29, 2012 @ 2:00 pm Facilitated by Edward Join us for weekly focused activities designed to get you in front of employers in the shortest time possible so that you can tell your story to those who have the power to HIRE! Dates: Every Wednesday from 2 pm – 4 pm - Toastmasters
Mar 1, 2012 @ 12:30 pmAbout Toastmasters Jim Egerdal leads the Ann Arbor CIL Toastmasters chapter. He comes with an impressive background in leadership including: lead growth and organizational development of the customer service business, a $12M P&L with 45 employees and delivering a 26% annual revenue growth while developing a process-driven, operationally improved, and scalable professional service business. Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. Through its thousands of member clubs, Toastmasters International offers a program of communication and leadership projects designed to help men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking. It can significantly improve your interviewing and networking skills to land that job or move up into a leadership role within your company! When Does It Meet/ Cost? We meet the first and third Thursday each month. Guests attend FREE! Cost: $20 to join; $36 every 6 months Follow Toastmasters on Facebook CLICK HERE to follow Toastmasters on Facebook! Learn about upcoming events, tips and tricks to master your public speaking. - A3BLN (Ann Arbor Business Leadership Network)
Mar 6, 2012 @ 7:30 amAnn Arbor SPARK is Hosting the March 6th Meeting Agenda: 7:30 – 7:45 am Breakfast and Meet & Greet 7:45 – 8:30 am A3BLN Program Speakers: Bill Mayer, Director and Business Accelerator of SPARK Britany Affolter-Caine, Ph.D., Talent Director of SPARK David M. Blanchard, Employment Law Attorney of Nacht, Roumel, Salvatore, Blanchard & Walker PC Bridgett Wiley, MSA, BSP of Michigan Works! Address: 330 East Liberty in Ann Arbor Parking Information at SPARK Central The surface parking lot next to the Ann Arbor District Library on Fifth is closed for the construction of a new underground parking structure. There is plenty of other parking, just a short distance from SPARK Central: Fifth and William (former Y, across from library) Fourth and William Fourth and Washington Maynard View all parking options in downtown Ann Arbor. About the A3BLN The A3BLN is a business-to-business networking and training initiative fostering positive dialogue about diversity and disability in the Ann Arbor business community. It is part of the USBLN, a vibrant national network of over 5,000 companies promoting disability in business, both in hiring practices and in customer service and marketing practices. Through these efforts, more economic opportunity is created for people with disabilities, and more people are able to access the consumer marketplace. The USBLN has over 60 BLN affiliates across North America. If you are a member of the Ann Arbor area business community, A3BLN events are a great opportunity to connect your company with one of the leading diversity initiatives in the country and stay in the know about positive happenings in our local business community.
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Mandalynn George Deaf Services Coordinator and Interpreter -
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Stephanie Stiles Manager of Business and Benefactor Development
Featured News
- A3BLN: “You’re Hired!” Persons With Disabilities
- Next A3BLN Meeting Marked for December 7th
- Lisa Awarded for Career Services Disability Awareness in Comerica Park Stadium
- Job-seekers and community leaders team up to make “Networking: Let’s Go!” action-packed!
- Local Experts Share Interview Tips with Job-Seekers
- Employers & Job-Seekers Team Up to Tackle the Job Search
