WSI (Workforce Strategies, Inc.), a recruitment and staffing agency, will be hosting company-wide job fairs across all participating branches on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 from 10 am – 2 pm. Job fairs will be taking place at the following locations: Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and Sturgis, Michigan, Marysville, Ohio, and Tipton and Albion, Indiana. Job seekers should bring two forms of ID and plan on chatting with staffing coordinators for about 45-minutes about their work history, their preferred type of job, and schedule availability. 

WSI Staffing Coordinators are ready to find employment for hundreds of people in the new year. Candidates are needed for full and part-time positions in manufacturing, general labor, warehouse, production, and more. 

“Most job seekers don’t think of going to a staffing agency for help finding a permanent job,” says Steve Beebe, Vice President at WSI.“Many of the companies we work with are looking for workers they can hire in permanently.”

There are jobs for people with all types of experience, education, and skill levels. These roles offer a range of incentives, dependent on the job, such as competitive benefits, vacation time, THC-friendly options, and the ability to be hired-in with good attendance.

Due to COVID-19, strict safety measures will be enforced. All applicants will have their temperature taken with a temporal scanner before entering the building. Face masks are required inside – if you don’t have one, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances, areas are cleaned and sanitized frequently, and hand sanitizer is readily available and encouraged for use.

Highlights:

• WSI Recruitment & Staffing
• Company-Wide Job Fairs
• Wednesday, January 13th from 10 am – 2 pm
• Hundreds of open jobs available
• Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

Please contact your local branch with any questions.

[BATTLE CREEK, MI]: WSI, Workforce Strategies, Inc., is hosting a job fair onsite at TRMI (100 Hill Brady Rd, Battle Creek, MI) on Thursday, January 21st, 2021. 

“We’re excited to be hosting a job fair onsite at TRMI, because WSI associates have had positive experiences working there,” says Aliya Fadel, WSI Branch Manager. “Employees rave about the year-round climate control, super clean work environment, and thorough training process.”

WSI is teaming up with TRMI to fill Manufacturing and Warehouse positions on all three shifts. TRMI has been making a name for themselves in the automotive manufacturing industry since 1986 by working to produce high-quality automotive switch-related components. Employees enjoy the opportunity for overtime, comprehensive training programs, and the ability to be hired in at 400 hours, should the positions be available. Pay rates for these positions range from $14 – $14.30/hour. 

Due to COVID-19, all applicants will have their temperature taken with a temporal scanner prior to entering the building. Face masks are required inside – if you don’t have one, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

Highlights:

•  Job Fair, WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc. & TRMI
• 100 Hill Brady Rd, Battle Creek, MI
• January 21st, 2021
• 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
•  Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

Please contact the Battle Creek WSI office with any questions.

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on January 21st.  To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening. Applicants can also call the WSI office at (269) 968-1008 for more details.

Kalamazoo, MI – WSI, Workforce Strategies Inc., has been selected by “FIRST & 42: The Kalamazoo Region’s Digital Daily” as one of Southwest Michigan’s Wonderful Workplaces. This award celebrates the outstanding efforts made by local businesses in the region to make their organizations great places to work. Winners are being featured in the digital publication throughout the winter of 2020-2021. WSI  was recognized along with 13 other companies in the region for their commitment to creating a positive and fulfilling workplace while empowering others to live their best lives.

“The year 2020 was a challenging one for Southwest Michigan. Our companies did everything in their power to keep their employees safe, well, and engaged during the trying times brought on by COVID-19. The standouts recognized this year by FIRST & 42 as Wonderful Workplaces offer us all hope as we move forward into next year with their commitment and fortitude shown tirelessly throughout this past year. I encourage you to explore what they are doing and even work their best practices into your own organizations where you see potential,” said Ron Kitchens, publisher of FIRST & 42. “Please take some time to check out our winners who are creating innovative and collaborative cultures where talented employees are excelling and taking their company to new heights.”

“We’re in the business of people. In order for our organization to be the best it can be, it’s crucial that our culture and values encourage employees to grow and thrive,” said Erica Bohms-Coon, WSI Director of Staffing Operations. “Receiving this honor for the third year in a row reassures that we are indeed following our mission of empowering others to live their best lives.” 

The 2020 Wonderful Workplace Awards, powered by FIRST & 42, honor the hard work local organizations have done to carefully construct their cultures to reflect core values, support thriving communities and allow employees to soar, especially in a year like none other before. Here are this year’s winners:

Company	Location/Headquarters	Industry
Allied Mechanical Services, Inc.	Kalamazoo, MI	Mechanical Contractor
Byce & Associates, Inc.	Kalamazoo, MI	Engineering and Architectural Services Provider
Consumers Credit Union	Kalamazoo, MI	Credit Union
CSM Group	Kalamazoo, MI	Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Specialty Services Provider
Gibson Insurance	Kalamazoo, MI	Risk Management Advisors and Consultants
Honor Credit Union	Berrien Springs, MI	Credit Union
Imperial Beverage	Kalamazoo, MI	Beverage Distributor
Landscape Forms	Kalamazoo, MI	Designer & Manufacturer of Custom Environments
Lighthouse Group	Kalamazoo, MI	Full-service Insurance Agency
Nulty Insurance	Kalamazoo, MI	Independent Insurance Agency
SalesPage Technologies	Kalamazoo, MI	Software, Data, and Services Provider
TowerPinkster	Kalamazoo, MI	Architecture, Engineering and Design Firm
WMU Foundation	Kalamazoo, MI	Western Michigan University’s Fundraising Arm
WSI	Kalamazoo, MI	Staffing and Recruiting Firm

About FIRST & 42
FIRST & 42 tells the region’s positive success stories on topics like business expansions, entrepreneurship, leadership, philanthropy, and quality of life. At the end of the day, it is the hope of Southwest Michigan First, the economic catalyst behind the publication of FIRST & 42, that its readers will become active participants in the world around them, avid cheerleaders for Southwest Michigan, and join in the organization’s mission to make our region the place to make a home, go to work, and bring dreams to reality! Learn more at firstand42.media. 

[Kalamazoo, MI]: The air is clearer here! WSI, Workforce Strategies, Inc., is hosting a job fair onsite at AbsolutAire (5496 N Riverview Dr, Kalamazoo, MI) on Thursday, December 17th, 2020. 

“We have a lot of openings for qualified workers at AbsolutAire,” says Courtney McCauley, WSI Account Manager. “Job seekers can stop by today and start work tomorrow!”

WSI is teaming up with AbsolutAire to fill General Labor and Welding Assembly positions on first shift. In this General Labor role, you could be prepping units for painting, insulating, assembling parts, or preparing finished products for shipment. These roles are entry-level, with little to no experience required. Associates will be assigned roles based on their interests and strengths. AbsolutAire has set the standard for direct-fired make-up air, heating, and ventilation solutions since 1992. Employees enjoy training programs, company picnics, opportunities for growth, and more upon hire. Pay rates for these positions range from $11 – $18/hour. 

Due to COVID-19, all applicants will have their temperature taken with a temporal scanner prior to entering the building. Face masks are required inside – if you don’t have one, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

 Highlights:

•  Job Fair, WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc. & AbsolutAire
• 5496 N Riverview Dr, Kalamazoo, MI
• December 17th, 2020
• 12:00 – 4:00 pm
•  Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

Please contact the Kalamazoo WSI Office with any questions.

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on December 17th.  To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening. Applicants can also call the WSI office at (269) 488-5100 for more details.

[Battle Creek]: WSI, Workforce Strategies, Inc., will be hosting an upcoming job fair on Wednesday, November 18th. Join us at the WSI Battle Creek office from 9 am to 4 pm and chat with our talented team of staffing coordinators who are ready to get you to work. WSI is recruiting hard-working individuals for full and part-time positions in production, data entry, assembly, and more.

“With the holidays right around the corner, many of our clients are going into their busiest season of the year,” says Aliya Fadel, WSI Branch Manager. “We’re hoping to fill their workforce needs while providing job seekers with employment opportunities just in time to make some extra cash leading up to the holiday season.” 

There are jobs for people with all types of experience, education, and skill levels. These roles offer a range of incentives, dependent on the job, such as competitive benefits, vacation time, and the ability to be hired-in with good attendance. Pay rates for these positions range from $11 – $15.80/hour. 

Additionally, WSI is currently conducting a lucrative referral program where job seekers can earn money referring others to work for WSI. Referees have the chance to win $200 per referral.

Due to COVID-19, all applicants will have their temperature taken with a temporal scanner before entering the building. Face masks are required inside – if you don’t have one, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

Highlights:

• WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc.
• 201 Fritz Keiper Blvd, Battle Creek, MI 49037
• November 18th, 2020
• 9 am – 4 pm
• Hundreds of open jobs available
• Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

Please contact the WSI Battle Creek with any questions.

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on November 18th. To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening. Applicants can also call the WSI office at (269) 968-1008.

[Paw Paw, MI]: WSI, Workforce Strategies, Inc., will be hosting an upcoming job fair on Thursday, November 5th. Join us at the WSI Paw Paw office from 10 am to 3 pm and chat with our talented team of staffing coordinators who are ready to get you to work. WSI is recruiting hard-working individuals for full and part-time positions in manufacturing, welding, facility services, and more.

“With this job fair, we hope to connect job seekers with positions that fit whatever they are looking for at this point in their career journey,” says Erica Bohms, Acting WSI Branch Manager. “We have roles in a variety of industries with ranging shift times to accommodate even the busiest of schedules.”

There are jobs for people with all types of experience, education, and skill levels. These roles offer a range of incentives, dependent on the job, such as competitive benefits, vacation time, and the ability to be hired-in with good attendance. Pay rates for these positions range from $12 – $15.50/hour. 

Additionally, WSI is currently conducting a lucrative referral program where job seekers can earn money referring others to work for WSI. Referees have the chance to win $200 per referral.

Due to COVID-19, all applicants will have their temperature taken with a temporal scanner before entering the building. Face masks are required inside – if you don’t have one, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

Highlights:

• WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc.
• 233 E Michigan Ave Paw Paw MI 49079
• November 5th, 2020
• 10 am – 3 pm
• Hundreds of open jobs available
• Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

Please contact the Paw Paw WSI Office with any questions.

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on November 5th. To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening. Applicants can also call the WSI office at (269) 488-5138.

[Grand Rapids, MI]: WSI, Workforce Strategies, Inc., will be hosting an upcoming job fair on Saturday, November 7th. Join us at the WSI Grand Rapids office from 10 am to 2 pm and chat with our talented team of staffing coordinators who are ready to get you to work. WSI is recruiting hard-working individuals for full and part-time positions in manufacturing, warehousing, production, and more.

“We were looking to try something different with this job fair,” says Ana Post, WSI Branch Manager. “We decided to hold this hiring event on a Saturday to make it accessible for people who may be looking for new job opportunities while currently employed or are tied down with virtual schooling during the week. This gives them the ability to further their job search, without taking time off of other responsibilities.”

There are jobs for people with all types of experience, education, and skill levels. These roles offer a range of incentives, dependent on the job, such as competitive benefits, vacation time, and the ability to be hired-in with good attendance. Pay rates for these positions range from $12 – $18/hour. 

Additionally, WSI is currently conducting a lucrative referral program where job seekers can earn money referring others to work for WSI. Referees have the chance to win $200 per referral.

Due to COVID-19, all applicants will have their temperature taken with a temporal scanner before entering the building. Face masks are required inside – if you don’t have one, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

Highlights:

• WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc.
• 1960 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
• Saturday, November 7th, 2020
• 10 am – 2 pm
• Hundreds of open jobs available
• Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

Please contact the Grand Rapids WSI Office with any questions.

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on November 7th. To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening. Applicants can also call the WSI office at (616) 957-8199.

[Bellefontaine & Marysville, OH]: Your job hunt won’t be so scary during WSI Ohio’s upcoming Halloween themed hiring events. Join us in Bellefontaine on October 29th from 9 am – 3 pm and Marysville on October 30th from 9 am – 4 pm for open interviews, candy, costumes, and giveaways! 

“We’re excited to put a fun spin on this job fair,” says Melissa Pitzer, WSI Branch Manager. “With Halloween just around the corner, we encourage our job seekers to wear their best costume when they come to chat with our staffing team.”

Stratosphere Quality, a major global provider of quality assurance and outsourcing solutions, will be onsite throughout the event to fill roles such as Quality Inspectors, General Laborers, and Press Operators. Employees of Stratosphere Quality enjoy medical benefits and vacation time. 

Workforce Strategies, Inc. works with various companies throughout Northern Ohio in industries ranging from auto manufacturing, light industrial, warehouse, and more. There are jobs for people with all types of experience, education, and skill levels. These roles offer a range of incentives, dependent on the job, such as competitive benefits, vacation time, and the ability to be hired-in with good attendance and productivity. Pay rates for these positions range from $11 – $14.50/hour. 

Additionally, WSI is currently conducting a lucrative referral program where job seekers can earn money referring others to work for WSI. Referees have the chance to win $200 per referral.

Due to COVID-19, all applicants will have their temperature taken with a temporal scanner before entering the building. Face masks are required inside (Costume masks don’t count) – if you don’t have one, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

Highlights:

Bellefontaine	Marysville
• WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc. • 130 South Main Street, Suite 107, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 • October 29th, 2020 • 9 am – 3 pm • Hundreds of open jobs available • Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification	• WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc. • 104 Scott Farms Blvd., Marysville, OH 43040 • October 30th, 2020 • 9 am – 4 pm • Hundreds of open jobs available • Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

Can’t make it? Contact the Ohio WSI Office with questions or to make alternate arrangements. 

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on October 29th and 30th. To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening.

[GRAND RAPIDS, MI]: Your job hunt won’t be so scary during WSI Grand Rapids’ upcoming Halloween themed hiring event. Join us on October 21st from 10 am – 2 pm for open interviews, candy, costumes, and giveaways! 

“We’re excited to put a fun spin on this job fair,” says Ana Post, WSI Branch Manager. “With Halloween just around the corner, we encourage our job seekers to wear their best costume when they come to chat with our staffing team.”

Applicants will be able to choose from hundreds of openings in industrial manufacturing, welding, facility services, and more. There are jobs for people with all types of experience, education, and skill levels. These roles offer a range of incentives, dependent on the job, such as competitive benefits, vacation time, and the ability to be hired-in with good attendance and productivity. Pay rates for these positions range from $10.50 – $18/hour. 

Additionally, WSI is currently conducting a lucrative referral program where job seekers can earn money referring others to work for WSI. Referees have the chance to win $200 per referral.

Due to COVID-19, all applicants will have their temperature taken with a temporal scanner before entering the building. Face masks are required inside (Costume masks don’t count) – if you don’t have one, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

Highlights:

• WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc.
• 1960 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
• October 21st, 2020
• 10 am to 2 pm
• Hundreds of open jobs available
• Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

Can’t make it? Contact the Grand Rapids WSI Office with questions or to make alternate arrangements. 

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on October 21st.  To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening.