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TTi Global to Sponsor 2017 Veterans Automotive Summit

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TTi Global joins forces with The Employers' Support for the Guard and Reserve and the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency to host the 2017 Veterans Automotive Summit on Sept. 15 at Walsh College in Troy.

TTi Global is the title sponsor of the upcoming 2017 Veterans Automotive Summit to be held on September 15th from 1-5 PM at Walsh College located on 3838 Livernois Rd in Troy, MI. The summit will bring together leaders in business, public service and higher education to discuss effective ways to recruit and support veterans. The event will provide an opportunity for veterans and veteran employment advocates to meet with potential employers.

Some of the corporations and organizations to be participating in the 2017 Veterans Automotive Summit will include:

  • Employers Support for the Guard and Reserve
  • Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
  • General Motors
  • Ford
  • Chrysler
  • TTi Global
  • Roush
  • Dow Automotive
  • Meritor
  • Walsh College
  • Wayne State University
  • Oakland University
  • Macomb Community College
  • And others.

Lori Blaker, President/CEO of TTi Global will open the summit and discuss TTi Global’s continued commitment to veteran hiring. “As a workforce development company we understand the many benefits that veterans can bring to an organization. We hope this summit will foster a collaborative dialogue among veteran serving organizations, and veteran-friendly employers to create better ways to prepare and connect with transitioning veterans, as potential candidates for the auto industry.”

Bart Buechner, Vice Chair of the Michigan ESGR states “We are grateful to TTi Global for their continued leadership in advancing the hiring of Michigan’s veterans. Those who have served in the military return with a wealth of talent and valuable skills that are exactly what our state’s businesses need to succeed in tomorrow’s economy, especially in the automotive segment.”

About the ESGR

ESGR, a Department of Defense program, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment. ESGR is supported by a network of more than 4,500 volunteers in 54 committees located across all 50 states. Volunteers, hailing from small business and industry, government, education, and prior military service bring a vast wealth of experience to assist in serving employers, service members, and their families. Read more!

About TTI Global

TTi Global provides staffing, learning, research and consulting solutions to industries across various sectors with automotive as a core focus. TTi Global oversees operations on five continents with offices spanning the globe, which include Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, India, Japan, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, Thailand, Venezuela, UK and most recently Afghanistan.

With a staff of over 2000 employees in international operations, they offer a wide range of services, tailor made to drive business goals, including business consulting, research, staffing, workforce development and learning solutions. TTi Global world headquarters are located in Rochester Hills, Michigan.