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Experience for Hire

Posted on 01/02/24 by Careena Eggleston

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Experience for Hire

Experience for Hire is a collaborative project intended to rethink hiring in Michigan by connecting employers with experienced, qualified job seekers age 50 and over who are seeking full- or part-time opportunities to put their valuable skills to work.

Experience for Hire leverages the connections and capacities of partner organizations to help employers match with Michigan's growing mature workforce to find qualified job seekers for available positions. The program provides employers a convenient opportunity to interview applicants who bring valuable experience, require little job training and are open to a flexible schedule.

Learn more

Are you a job seeker interested in learning more about Experience for Hire? If so, contact Andrea Palmer at apalmer@aarp.org or by phone at 517-267-8929.

Meet the Partners

Visit the following websites to learn more about Experience for Hire partners:
AARP Michigan
Capital Area Michigan Works!
Detroit Regional Chamber
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
Lansing Regional Chamber
Michigan Business Network
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Michigan Manufacturers Association
Michigan Small Business Development Center
Michigan Works! Southeast

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Learn more

Are you an employer interested in learning more about Experience for Hire? If so, contact Andrea Palmer at apalmer@aarp.org or by phone at 517-267-8929.

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