Employers less likely to find female candidates
Troy A. Bruzewski
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Fewer women are seeking employment during the coronavirus pandemic for a variety of reasons, according a representative from Michigan Works. (Metro Creative Graphics/Tribune File Photo)
Available jobs in Huron County may be difficult for employers to fill this summer and even more difficult to fill those posts with a female applicant.
According to Michigan Works staff members, fewer women are seeking employment during the coronavirus pandemic for reasons beyond basic concern over contracting the virus.
“What we’ve already seen statewide is that 150,000 women have left the workplace,” said Jody Kerbyson, CEO of Genessee-Shiawassee-Thumb Michigan Works. “They’ve done that because they’re trying to take care of their family.”
Mike Murray
LANSING With nearly 530,000 Michigan jobs and 47,000 annual openings in the professional trades projected by the year 2028, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to proclaim May as Professional Trades Month to honor those in these fields, show the value of this work, and encourage others to explore educational opportunities and gain career awareness.
“Hard working Michiganders in the professional trades provide critical services to us all, from fixing cars to building new homes and much more,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “These highly-skilled workers help our communities thrive, and this month and beyond, we honor their contributions and encourage Michiganders to consider exploring rewarding professional trade career paths.”
Michigan s more than half a million jobs in high-demand, high-wage industries highlighted as part of Professional Trades Month
Michigan s more than half a million jobs in high-demand, high-wage industries highlighted as part of Professional Trades Month
May 5, 2021
With nearly 530,000 Michigan jobs and 47,000 annual openings in the professional trades projected by the year 2028, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to proclaim May as Professional Trades Month to honor those in these fields, show the value of this work, and encourage others to explore educational opportunities and gain career awareness. Hard working Michiganders in the professional trades provide critical services to us all, from fixing cars to building new homes and much more, said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. These highly-skilled workers help our communities thrive, and this month and beyond, we honor their contributions and encourage Michiganders to consider e