MLGMA NextGen Student Mixers A Success

Recently the NextGen group held a successful social networking event for students and professionals. The purpose of the event was to introduce students to professionals and to explain the career opportunities available in local government. There were two events held in Auburn Hills and Grand Rapids. If you know of any students looking for internships or who are interested in local government please encourage them to sign up for MLGMA NextGen.

Attendees listening to a presentation by the Auburn Hills DDA.

Students from several universities attended.

MLGMA NextGen Presents: Community and Economic Development 101

Join us Friday, November 30, 2012 from 10am-5pm at the MML Office in Lansing. The NextGen group will be hosting a professional development event entitled, "Community and Economic Development 101."

The event is being sponsored by Spicer Group. If you are interested in attending please read the agenda and register by following the hyperlink.

MLGMA NextGen to Host Student Networking Events

Join MLGMA NextGen as we host two student networking events. For your convenience they will be held in Grand Rapids and Auburn Hills.

West Michigan Mixer: Will be held Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fleis & Vandenbrink Engineering, 2960 Lucerne Drive SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546. RSVP HERE

East Michigan Mixer: Will be held Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The DEN, 3388 Auburn Rd., Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326. RSVP HERE

Food and drink will be provided. Don't miss this opportunity to network with your fellow students and local government professionals.

2012 MLGMA Summer Conference NextGen Dinner

On July 25, 2012 MLGMA NextGen held its MLGMA Summer Conference NextGen Dinner. Special thanks to the event sponsor Robert W. Baird & Co. and all attendees for making this a successful event. The next event will be held this Fall.

MLGMA NextGen Holds Professional Development Event: "Mastering the Executive Search Process"

On May 18, 2012 MLGMA NextGen held a professional development event entitled, "Mastering the Executive Search Process." Special thanks to all the presenters, and attendees for making this a successful event. The next event will take place at the 2012 MLGMA Summer Conference in Traverse City.

MML's Caroline Kennedy, "The Executive Search Process Revealed"

Attendees listening to Ferndale City Manager April McGrath present, "Applying for the Job of your Dreams"

MLGMA NextGen Presents, "Mastering the Executive Search Process"

Join MLGMA NextGen and MML on May 18, 2012 from 10am - 5:30pm for "Mastering the Executive Search Process." Learn from the experiences of your peers and MML Search Executives and Staff as they describe to you the essential components of a strong job application, what to do if you are selected as a finalist, how to deal with the discouragement of not being selected, tough search processes, and much more. Following the formal program, we will be hosting an Search Executive Meet and Greet and Networking Mixer. Each interested individual (54 Max) will get an opportunity to meet with a Search Executive one-on-one for five (5) minutes. This event is FREE. Lunch and light refreshments in the afternoon will be provided. This event is only open to MLGMA or NextGen members.

Registration is due by Friday May 11, 2012. Register on-line today.

2012 MLGMA Winter Conference NextGen Dinner

On February 1, 2012 MLGMA NextGen held its MLGMA Winter Conference NextGen Dinner. Special thanks to the event sponsor Robert W. Baird & Co. and all attendees for making this a successful event.