Employer Services

LMC's Workforce Outreach program includes services for employers (see below) and services for job seekers. Email Debbie Gillespie or call (269) 926-4293 for more information or to make an appointment.

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Lake Michigan College is proud to strengthen area businesses and organizations by providing essential services like employee and intern recruitment, Custom Workforce Training and spaces for meetings and events.

LMC collaborates with employers and relevant community organizations to seek out and increase work-based learning opportunities for students and to meet needs of regional community and business customers. The Workforce Outreach director also promotes the Whirlpool Earn and Learn Internship program to students, businesses and the college community and coordinates company visits and on-campus job fairs.

Local businesses are encouraged to post open positions on the LMC job board hosted by College Central. Positions are advertised to students, alumni and community members.

Custom Workforce Training

In today’s rapidly evolving professional environment, your employees must have up-to-date knowledge and skills in order for your business to succeed. Lake Michigan College has helped hundreds of organizations by creating Custom Workforce Training solutions that make learning convenient and efficient for employers and employees. LMC will design and deliver training programs at your optimal times and locations with results that meet your unique needs and requirements.

Rely on LMC’s vast network of instructors, organizations and consultants to deliver world-class experience and knowledge to your staff.

Some of LMC most popular trainings have included leadership consulting, organizational planning, and technical training in health science, advanced manufacturing and administrative services.

Here’s a sample of how Custom Workforce Training can benefit your organization:

Increase performance and productivity
Attract and retain talent
Strengthen organization culture
Foster creativity
Better serve customers
Improve your bottom line

Contact Ken Flowers for details at flowers@lakemichigancollege.edu or (269) 927-8619.

Student Interns

Lake Michigan College provides free recruitment and placement services for employers seeking short-term student interns. Hiring an intern not only provides extra help to you, it helps a future generation of professionals gain valuable real-world experience.

LMC provides businesses with:

A source of student workers for part-time or short-term needs
An opportunity to pre-screen potential hires with no obligation
An avenue for direct input into college education and training

LMC will advertise your internship opportunity and facilitate interviews with your chosen candidates before hiring. A representative from LMC will perform a site visit and follow up evaluations.

The Earn and Learn Program sponsored by the Whirlpool Foundation is designed to encourage LMC students and local businesses to participate in student internship programs, and provides funds for part of the wages for student interns hired by approved employers. Learn more about the Earn and Learn program or apply to the program.

Employee Recruitment Assistance

Advertise your job openings at no cost with LMC’s online employment service. Gain access to a database of almost 1,000 job seekers of all ages and abilities including:

Current LMC students
Recent college graduates
Experienced LMC alumni
Job seekers from around the region

LMC also hosts career fairs, where employers can meet face-to-face with motivated candidates.

Facility Rentals

Hold Your Event on an LMC Campus

Lake Michigan College has campus locations in Benton Harbor, South Haven and Niles. Each space serves as a regional destination for meetings and community gatherings when facilities are available.

Niles Campus at Bertrand Crossing

lakemichigancollege.edu/Niles
1905 Foundation Drive, Niles MI 49120
Contact adail@lakemichigancollege.edu or (269) 695-2995

South Haven Campus

lakemichigancollege.edu/SouthHaven
125 Veterans Boulevard, South Haven MI 49090
Contact kmcgarr@lakemichigancollege.edu or (269) 637-7500

Benton Harbor Campus

Includes Hanson Technology Center and The Mendel Center
lakemichigancollege.edu/BentonHarbor
2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Contact dcurtis@lakemichigancollege.edu or (269) 927-6120

The Mendel Center Mainstage and Grand Upton Hall

themendelcenter.com
1100 Yore Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

From dinners for 1,000 guests in the Grand Upton Hall, to business gatherings for a dozen people in one of our many meeting rooms, The Mendel Center is one of the region’s most versatile conference, meeting and performance centers. The Mendel Center houses two impressive performance stages and 12 customizable meeting spaces with room for 10 to 1,600 people.

The Mendel Center staff will help you select the right space and guide you through designing a plan for food, beverages and room set-up to make this your best event yet.

Request a quote for your event.