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Register for free Virtual Job Fair | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 1-4 p.m.

Looking for a new, rewarding career? Do you want to work for an employer that provides competitive wages and outstanding benefits? Oakland County government has positions open in a variety of different departments and divisions. Learn more about working for Oakland County and the jobs available by registering to attend this free Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m., hosted by Michigan Works! 

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Get Your Start at Parks – Fun, Flexible Summer Jobs

Oakland County Parks (OCP) provides a team-oriented, outdoor work environment with flexible, part-time schedules and many other great benefits. Whether you are looking to take the first step or the next step in your career – or even just looking for a summer gig – OCP is a great place to start. Your adventure awaits!

For a full listing of career opportunities at OCP, click here.

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Oakland County Virtual Job Fair

On the market for a new gig? Apply for 400-plus summer jobs and internships and more than 80 full- and part-time positions at Oakland County’s virtual career fair hosted by Michigan Works! and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Tuesday, March 7 from 1-4 p.m. Registration is required. To view available jobs and register, go to bit.ly/OC-VirtualJobFair.

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Oakland County’s 33rd Economic Forecast, Future Growth and Prosperity

Great news was reported across the board at Oakland County’s 33rd Economic Outlook Luncheon on Thursday, April 26th. The luncheon, held at the Troy Marriott, was hosted by Chase Bank, Oakland Community College, and Oakland County Economic Development and Community Affairs. It featured keynote addresses from two University of Michigan Economists: Dr. Gabriel Ehrlich and Donald Grimes.

Before the luncheon, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Grimes, and Dr. Ehrlich spoke to the press and shared highlights from the report. According to the report, Oakland County has posted 119,100 job additions from 2010 – 2017. The county’s average growth pace of 2.6% per year outpaced both the nation’s and the state’s average rate of 1.8% over the same period. The continued recovery in Oakland County is consistent with the sustained expansion of the U.S. and Michigan economies. View a digital copy of the 2018 – 2020 Oakland County Economic Outlook Summary online. Continue reading