Rethinking the Resume: 87% of Job Seekers Want Skills to Matter More Than Degrees
Forget the skills gap — job seekers say it’s a training gap. According to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, 79% of U.S. job seekers believe companies are passing over capable candidates because they’re unwilling to train them. And with 87% calling for skills-based hiring over degrees, many are pushing back on outdated job requirements that may be doing more harm than good. While hiring managers continue to cite a widening skills gap, most job seekers disagree. Instead, they
LACASA honors Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Awareness Month
Howell, MI - Throughout the month of May, LACASA is hosting a powerful visual display of red dresses outside its building in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Awareness Month. This striking display serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing crisis of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals, and aims to raise awareness within the Livingston County community.For decades, Indigenous communities have struggled with rates of assault, abduction, and
Cleary University hosts Summerfest at the Stadium celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2025 CONTACT:Brett RogersDirector of Marketing800-686-1883 x.1558brogers@cleary.edu Cleary University hosts Summerfest at the Stadium celebration (HOWELL, MI) Burgers, Booze and Beats will highlight Cleary University’s third annual Summerfest celebration, Friday, June 6, from 6 pm to 10 pm at Lake Trust Stadium on Cleary’s campus in Howell. Cost for Summerfest at the Stadium is only $60 a person, or $30 for designated drivers. Ticket price includes indulging in an
June Job Jumpstart
Dear Valued Employers, It's hard to believe that in a few short weeks, the 2024-2025 school year will come to a close! In fact, Hartland High School is officially done on May 23 and Howell on May 30!! Now that students will be out of school with MUCH more time on their hands, what will they do?? This June, we are piloting a new approach to our Job Shadow Day by inviting local employers to offer flexible job shadow opportunities throughout the month of June. This could be a one day event, or
Cleary names Elyse Schlump as new women’s basketball coach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2025 CONTACT:Brett RogersDirector of Marketing800-686-1883 x.1558brogers@cleary.edu Cleary names Elyse Schlump as new women’s basketball coach (HOWELL, MI) Elyse Schlump, former Ann Arbor Concordia University women’s basketball coach, joins Cleary University as its new women’s basketball coach. “We are thrilled to welcome Elyse as our new head coach,” announces Max Ballinger, director of Athletics for Cleary. “Her passion for developing student athletes,
US Job Seekers Face Economic Fears, Increased Workloads and Growing Job Dissatisfaction
A recent study of U.S. job seekers has unveiled significant trends and concerns regarding employment, revealing a workforce grappling with increased demands, economic fears and growing dissatisfaction with key job aspects. The survey was conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. In the past year, more than half of employed job seekers have worked longer hours or more shifts than usual (55%), and nearly 1 in 5 (19%) have taken on another job to make ends
Cleary returns to its founding city for graduation ceremonies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2025 CONTACT:Brett RogersDirector of Marketing800.686.1883 x.1558brogers@cleary.edu Cleary returns to its founding city for graduation ceremonies (HOWELL, MI) On Saturday, May 3, a total of 358 Cleary graduates walked on the stage to receive their degree, the largest number in history to attend commencement festivities! “It is our honor to support you in your goals and dreams,” announced Alan Drimmer, PhD, Cleary president, to a record crowd of more than 2,000
LACASA Seeks Gas Card Donations to “Fuel our mission!”
Contact: Mona Shandmshand@lacasacenter.org May 5, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LACASA Seeks Gas Card Donations to “Fuel our mission!” Livingston County nonprofit needs help to get survivors on the road to healing. Howell, MI - LACASA Center, an independent nonprofit advocating for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual violence, is putting out the call for donations for prepaid gas gift cards for clients in its Crisis Shelter and/or Transitional Supportive Housing
