Professional Programs

You’re not a professional-man, you’re a professional, man. You asked for structured networking, career development opportunities, business financing, and a little assistance on your journey for the perfect job or internship. You ask for it, we are here to deliver. The exodus has ended, you have reached the Promised Land of all things career-centric.

Let’s get professional.

Who

Open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are tri- county residents.

What

This Summer, Earn $2,368 and a World of Knowledge.

Apply now for the Jeanette & Oscar Cook Jewish Occupational Intern (JOIN) program and land an 8-week paid summer internship in one of the following fields:

 Nonprofit Business Administration  Marketing and Communications  Human Services  Research and Program Planning  Human Resources

TOP 10 REASONS TO JOIN Make moneyBuild your resumeMake new friendsGain real life work experienceBecome more professional  Identify potential career pathsConnect with the Jewish communityExpand your network of job contactsLearn about Jewish nonprofit career and volunteer options  Have fun!

When

Openings are limited. Applications and initial interviews must be completed by January 31, 2012.

Contact

For more info, call (248) 233-4233.

Who

Job seekers looking for one-on-one and group career counseling.

What

Individual assistance and group seminars in developing resumes, refining job seeking skills, interviewing and use of the internet in job search and career exploration, job development, networking basics.

When

Year-round.

Contact

Paul Blatt
Jewish Vocational Service
pblatt@jvsdet.org
(248) 233-4230

Who

For job seekers in their 20s with a serious commitment to their career search.

What

Elevate helps you to develop a clear message about yourself to communicate with future employers. The program assists in refining your marketing strategy each week among a group of peers, and commences with a unique opportunity to exclusively meet with a specially selected group of prospective employers.

When

Eight weekly meetings, beginning November 1, 2011. To apply, click “MORE INFO” below.

Contact

For more information, contact elevate@communityNXT.com

Who

Any individual or organization interested in business opportunities between Israel and the state of Michigan.

What

The Michigan Israel Business Bridge is an independent membership “connector” organization dedicated to promoting a mutually beneficial business partnership between Michigan and Israel. The MIBB helps Israeli companies conduct business in Michigan, while also helping individuals and companies in Michigan identify technologies, business partners, and investment opportunities in Israel.

When

Ongoing. For more information, click “MORE INFO” below.

Contact

Susan Herman
Director, Michigan Jewish Conference
herman@jfmd.org
(734) 205-2120

Who

Jewish business owners seeking funding assistance for their businesses.

What

In partnership with CommunityNEXT, Hebrew Free Loan offers three different funding options for Jewish small business owners across the state of Michigan. For more information on the small business funding programs, click “MORE INFO” below.

When

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Contact

Laurie Banks
Hebrew Free Loan
lbanks@hfldetroit.org
(248) 723-8184

Who

Jewish entrepreneurs looking to or who have recently started a business.

What

Jewish-owned businesses may receive up to one year of free rent in a shared office environment with other Jewish entrepreneurs.

When

Applications are currently being accepted. To apply, click “MORE INFO”.

Contact

For more information, please contact contact@communityNXT.com