- DECISION TREES** start here
- APPRENTICESHIPS - SKILLED LABOR
- EMPLOYMENT FOR RETURNING CITIZENS
- GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
- JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS
- JOB WEBSITES
- MISC JOB AGENCIES
- PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING FOR JOBS/INTERVIEWS
- SENIOR EMPLOYMENT
- SKILLS TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT FOR THE DISABLED
- STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS
- TEMP AGENCIES
- UNEMPLOYMENT
- VETERAN EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
DECISION TREES**start here
APPRENTICESHIPS - SKILLED LABOR
Anyone with need additional career assistance, I would recommend they visit/work with their local Michigan Works Office. Keep in mind, that many employers still fill Apprenticeship positions with incumbent staff. It is important for anyone seeking work that they understand they may need to start in an entry level position and prove themselves before the organization will make a long term commitment such as apprenticeship to an employee. While some Apprenticeships currently being developed in IT/Technology are shorter, most still are 3-5 years in length.
Oakland County Workforce Development has produced an Apprenticeship Book that provides valuable information including an overview of apprenticeships and 60 different occupations. Within each of these, are contact information pertaining to community colleges and/or labor organizations that provide curriculum and/or apprenticeship opportunities. Many times there may not be an apprenticeship currently available, but individuals interested in a particular career path can start taking some classes that can be counted towards an apprenticeship should they connect to one at a later date. In addition, these courses will make them more marketable within their field of interest.
USDOL Apprenticeship Finder Tool: This page will provide an opportunity for an individual to search by zip code and occupation for area labor organizations and/or companies that currently hold standards for a registered apprenticeship. It does not mean they currently have openings but it will let an individual know where they can inquire about possible opportunities for now and in the future.
MAT2: the Michigan Advanced Technician Training Program – is an innovative, industry-driven approach to education. MAT² addresses two critical issues facing the manufacturing industries: a widening skills gap and an aging workforce. This initiative functions similar to an apprenticeship program, where students alternate between classroom instruction and on-the-job training, gaining the necessary hands-on skills and real-world experiences for them to become a successful and productive member of the workforce. Starting in 2016, MANY of the participating companies have worked to convert these opportunities to USDOL Registered Apprenticeships.
MITradeSchool.org: Another tool developed by Oakland County Workforce Development to help parents/students learn more about good-paying, interesting, in-demand jobs that do not necessarily require a 2 or 4 year post-secondary education. Many of these may be tied to apprenticeships.
www.Going-Pro.com: Another resource developed by the State. Similar to Oaklands tool, providing the ability to research varies occupations.
Pure Michigan Talent Connect: Many employers utilize the State’s labor exchange system (job posting board) to promote their current job openings, including Apprenticeships. You can use the job search function and simply search the word Apprentice to see what employers in the area are currently seeking to fill apprenticeship opportunities in their organizations.
Michigan Apprenticeship Resource Directory Each county in Michigan has an assigned Apprenticeship Success Coordinator who can help people locate an apprenticeship in a variety of skilled labor fields. That could be anything from being an electrician,to plumbing, to pipe fitting, to health care services. Many skilled labor jobs are best learned with on the job training.
An apprenticeship is a paid training program that leads directly into employment in the field of training. It's now called Work Based Learning. It's often done in conjunction with
a community college or other education institution.
The U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Finder
SOME OTHER PLACES TO CHECK FOR APPRENTICESHIPS:
- IBEW Local 58 Electrical Union 313-963-2130 mike.conflitti@ibewlocal58.com
Detroit Pal Workforce Development
Detroit Pal offesr this free one of a kind PAID SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT Career Pathways training program. The training program will focus on areas in the SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT industry.
The Detroit PAL Workforce Development Program is intended to provide intensive training, leading to workforce development opportunities at Detroit PAL’s new headquarters and beyond.
This unique opportunity is for serious minded, career ready, young adults ages 17-30 ONLY. The program requires the successful completion of a strict and intensive four-week career training track that when completed, may lead to paid internship or employment opportunity with Detroit PAL.
EMPLOYMENT FOR RETURNING CITIZENS
Community Ventures Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
Community ventures provides employment help for some of the state's most vulnerable populations. That includes ex-offenders returning to the job market.
In Detroit the program is run by Goodwill Industries Flip the Script program (see below) and Ser Metro.
In Pontiac the services are provided by Oakland Livingsotn Human Services Agency (OLSA)
In Flint the mentoring is done through Mott Community College and St. Luke's New Life Center.
You start with those agencies and get both a referral and mentor through them. They will refer you to Michigan Work's as a Community Ventures Client for the employment help.
Goodwill Industry's Flip the Script Men's Empowerment Program
This program is for Wayne County only. It is a holistic approach that help young men transition back to life and helps with career development as well.
Keith L Bennett
Flip the Script Program Director
KBennett@goodwilldetroit.org
313-557-4848
313-557-4821
Goodwill Industry's Flip the Script Women's Empowerment Program
This program is for Wayne County only. It is a holistic approach that help women transition back to life and helps with career development as well.
Jennifer L. Rincones, BS, CAC
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit
Flip the Script
Womens Services Program Manager
JRincones@goodwilldetroit.org
313-557-4818
313-557-4834
Macomb County Prisoner Reentry Program
Mary Beth Ortwein
Prisoner Reentry
Community Resource Specialist
18 A Market Street
Mr. Clemens, MI 48043
586-466-6257
marybeth@macomb-stclairworks.org
The Resource Network
This organization offers sshort trades like a month f os and they have a placement component which places at over 90%. They have felony friendly employers they work with.
Tony Wise, Sr. Trainer
The Resource Network, Ince.
11816 Joseph Campau
Hamtramck, MI 48212
313-365-3700 Ext 1207
wiset@trn-inc.com
The following Job Services have a reputation for working with ex-offenders:
Advance Staffing
Minute Men Staffing
Kelly Services
Phoenix Personnel
Labor Ready
Express Employment Professionals
This is a good website to explore for felong friendly employment/employers: Exoffenders - Jobs
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GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Helping Hand (Guiding Michigan Citizens to Assistance Resources)
Website has links to all of the following resources:
- Pure Michigan Talent Connect - your launch pad for new jobs, careers and talent.
- Paying for College
- Starting Your Own Business
- Filing a Claim for Unemployment Benefits by Telephone
- Filing a Claim for Unemployment Benefits Online
- Bonding to Obtain Jobs
- Plan a Job Search
- Search for Jobs
- College2Career
- Job Fairs / Career Events
- Job Seeker Tools & Resources
- Skill Development and Training Opportunities
- Veteran's Employment Services
- Writing a Cover Letter and Resume (Michigan eLibrary)
Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Works in partnership with individuals with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment. Also assists employers find and retain qualified workers with disabilties.
Michigan Works
800-285-9675
Provides links to job openings, training and educational resources, financial aid and other employment resources. You can also go to www.oakgov.com/workforcedev for career resources such as finding jobs that draw upon your strengths by matching them up with our own interests, aptitudes and personality and to upgrade or gain new skills with the help of tuition assistance and for employers to find job seekers.
Job seekers first steps: http://www.michiganworks.org/job-seekers/
CLICK HERE TO FIND: One-Stop Career Centers though Michigan Works
All open Monday-Friday, except State Holidays
Oakland County Human Resources
248-858-0530
For job posting for county positions
Oakland County-Veterans' Services
248-858-0785 Pontiac, 248-655-1250 Troy
Helps county veterans and their families obtain/monitor benefits from federal, state and local governments.
Pure Michigan Talent Connect
The State of Michigan maintains a job listing also: http://www.mitalent.org/job-seeker/
Unemployment Insurance Association (UIA)
800-500-0017 Claims Line
Unemployment compensation for jobless workers. Answers employment related questions form employers. Connects unemployed workers to jobs and employers to job seekers.
USA Jobs - apply for jobs with the federal government
Veterans Employment Services
Explore detailed information regarding Michigan jobs, careers and emplyment assistance for Veterans.
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JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS
Arab-American and Chaldean Council-ACC Employment and Training Programs
ACC JET Program-Oakland County
28551 Southfield Rd., Lathrop Village, MI
248-559-0960
programadvocates@myacc.org
ACC's Employment and Training Programs promotes the economic self-sufficiency of clients and provides qualified workers to local employers. The mission of the staff is to not only work with clients to assist them with seeking employment, but also to encourage them to take advantage of the free training's with career goals in mind, as well as community service opportunities that could possibly lead to employment.
Detroit Job Corps Center
Skills Training for a Successful Career
11801 Woodrow Wilson
Detroit, Michigan 48206
313-852-0319 (Office) 313-799-5573 (Cell)
Live, Train, Work… in Detroit!
www.youtube.com/DOL/jobcorps
www.facebook.com/doljobcorps
Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps is the nation's largest career technical training and education program for students ages 16 through 24. Job Corps is a U.S. Department of Labor Equal Opportunity Program.
Grace Centers of Hope
35 E. Huron, Pontiac, MI 48342
248-334-2187 ext. 1123
All programs and services provided by Grace Centers of Hope are designed to contribute significantly to the reduction of homelessness, provide clients with opportunities for life-changing recovery and to help break the intergenerational cycle of poverty and abuse. All guests in their programs benefit from food and shelter services, counseling, life skills courses, vocational education, a drug-free work environment and their state-of-the-art learning center. There is a 30 day emergency shelter program and a one-year life skill program for men, women and children. Serves S.E. Michigan and no age limit.
FOCUS HOPE has many training programs - all listed below
1355 Oakman Boulevard
Detroit, Michigan 48238
313-494-5500
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS:
- College Bound Career Ready This is a program that allows high school students to pursue job training and basic college courses on a part-time basis during their junior and senior years. The program aims to prepare students for immediate employment after graduation, and/or to enter college without having to take basic or remedial courses.
- Information Technologies Center (ITC). Focus: HOPE’s highly-regarded Information Technologies Center provides training for industry certifications. Students can enroll in classes ranging from 12.5 weeks to 53 weeks to develop credentials to launch successful careers in the IT industries. Depending on the program, students can earn certifications in Microsoft Office Specialist, Certified Business Professional Customer Service Support, Comp TIA A+, Cisco Certified Network Administrator and other areas.
- Machinist Training Institute (MTI). Our new 12-week machinist training program provides hands-on training to become a machine operator. It also provides an introduction to computerized applications such as CNC operations. Click here to download flyer.
- Ready, Set, Go! This skill enhancement program helps students upgrade math and reading skills through concentrated study. Small classes, tutoring and personal attention help students improve test scores by as much as two grades in 10 weeks. Students also learn study skills and work readiness skills.
- Earn and Learn. This new program provides access to jobs for at-risk minority youth and adults who have been incarcerated or are chronically unemployed. It targets residents of Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck. Students take four weeks of job readiness training before being placed in part-time jobs. While working, the participants also enroll in advanced education and training. Click here to download flyer.
- GED Prep. The Education Experience GED Tutoring program assists adults ages 18 and older earn their GED through tutoring and personal assistance.
- Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT). Students can earn a college degree in engineering through this unique collaboration with university and industry partners. Students get hands-on work experience through internships and in our manufacturing area where we conduct research and development for the U.S. government.
- Information Management and Systems Engineering (IMSE). Our dynamic college degree program combines information technology and business courses to produce well-rounded IT professionals.
Michigan Back to work (AARP)
Openings are available in Michigan for a job-training program for low-income people age 55 and older. Administered by AARP Foundation through a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) pays minimum wage for work-based training. Participants typically work 18-20 hours a week in community service positions at day care and senior centers, schools, government agencies, hospitals and libraries. Job can last up to 48 months. To learn more, call SCSEP toll-free at 877-766-1470.
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JOB WEBSITES
Listed below are several websites for employment opportunities. An updated resume is a necessity.
Career Builder
From entry level in sales and customer service to administrative assistants and registered nurse, Career Builder will help you in jobs in your area.
Detroit Employment Solutions Corp.
DESC is the administrative and fiscal agent for workforce solutions for the City of Detroit. They assist Detroit employers with finding employees and jobseekers with finding jobs.
Indeed
Indeed helps job seekers and employers find the right fit. Shows a range of jobs across many diverse industries.
Help Wanted Michigan
Explore jobs opportunites in communities across Michigan.
LinkedIn Job Networking Site
LinkUp
Another job search engine that tells you what is available in your area by zip code.
Local Michigan Jobs
These jobs range from retail to skilled trades, to automotive and biotech. See what Michigan has to offer.
Michigan Talent Connect
A state agency and launch pad for new jobs, careers and talent. You can also call their Customer Contact Center M-F 8 am - 5 pm. 888-522-0103
Monster Jobs
Monster is your source for jobs and career opportunities. Search for jobs, read career advice from experts, and find hiring and recruiting advice.
Simply HIred
Search for jobs, explore salaries of different careers, compare job offers, plot your current salary against local and national averages.
Snagajob
This site has thousands of jobs in Michigan, including part-time jobs, student jobs, seasonal jobs, hourly jobs.
State of Michigan Job Openings
See what jobs are available in the state government.
The Career Network
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MISC JOB AGENCIES
Goodwill Industries - Flip the Script
Provides workforce readiness through social, life and academic enhancement and strengthening; domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse awareness and/or intervention and referrals; emotional and spiritual wellness; employment and career preparation, employment placement assistance and much more.
Flip the Script
7700 Second Ave. 5th Floor
Detroit, MI 48202
313-557-4834/ 313-557-4822/ 313-557-4836
The JVS Bridging the Gap (Jewish Vocational Services)
Eligibility: Homeless/at-risk of becoming homeless and currently unemployed. Services include: job skills training, internships with financial incentives, bus passes, computer lab access, job search assistance, referrals to community and housing resources.
For more information, please contact: Kim Smith 313-446-8091 or ksmith@jvsdet.rog or Nicole Hamameh 313-446-8036 nhamameh@jvsdet.org
JVS adapts its services to meet the changing needs of our community to help job seekers, people with disabilities, seniors, students, homeless individuals, veterans and people on probation or parole fulfill their needs and attain their goals. Phone: 248-559-5000 http://www.jvsdet.org/who-we-serve/act-now.html
JVS Business and Career Services
- Employment Services
- Career Counseling
- Busines Services
- Employment Workshops
- Jobs Search Websites
- Technology training
Southfield, MI 48076
248-559-5000
The Resource Network Inc.
Employment and training for participants as they strive to reach their employment goals. Offices in Hamtramck, Redford, and Pontiac
The Arc
The Arc Michigan facilitates a statewide network of local chapters assisting persons with developmental disabilities and their familiesthrough education, training, technical assitanceand advocacy.
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PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING FOR JOBS/INTERVIEWS
Jackets for Jobs
Michigan WORKS! Affiliate
555 Conner, Suite 2097
Detroit, MI 48213
Phone: 313-579-9160
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SENIOR EMPLOYMENT
If you are a senior looking for employment, please go to the Senior Resources page.
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SKILLS TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT FOR THE DISABLED
Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)
208-706-2600
Assists people with disabilities with training, seeking, and keeping jobs.
Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Michigan Department of Health and Human SErvices
PO Box 30010
Lansing, MI 48909
1-800-605-6722
MRS-CustomerAssistance@michigan.gov
Comprehensive Services for the Developmentally Disabled
15099 13 Mile Rd., Warren, Mi 48088
586-294-3644
Vocational Services, community integrations, and skills training for adults with developmental disabilities and mental illness.
The Deaf Blind Unit of the Michigan Commission for the Blind
Provides statewide Vocational Rehabilitation services and/or Independent Living consultation to adults and high school students who are legally blind and have moderate to profound hearing loss. Referrals for services for Deaf/Blind individuals may come from a variety of sources including family members, friends, physicians, the Social Security Administration, employers, other professionals or the individual him/herself.
Services include: Training in Sign Language, Activities of daily living, Orientation and mobility, Vocational Consultation, Job placement services, Transition services.
In-services presentation to: community service organization, schools, group homes, day programs, sheltered workshops, agencies families of deaf/blind individuals.
Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
20300 Civic Center Dr. Suite 250
Southfield MI 48076
Phone 248-351-7979 OR 800-377-6226
Educational workshops & conferences, free training for people with epilepsy including employment.
Services to Enhance Potential (Step Central)
Phone:734-718-0483
Email: info@stepcentral.org
Serving developmentally disabled and mentally impaired individuals in Wayne, Washtenaw, and Oakland Counties.
Ticket to Work
A program that offers Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benficiaries greater choice in obtaining the support and services they need to help them go to work and achieve their employment goals. The program is designed to assist people with the training and support they need to go to work by increasing their choices. Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities can find employment, vocational rehabilitation and other support services from public and private providers including the Michigan Commission for the Blind. Participants must be age 18 or older and have not reached age 65. This program is VOLUNTARY! When a person is participating in this program, no Social Security Medical Continuing Disability Reviews take place, as long as the beneficiary demonstrates they are making "timely progress" and/or working to meet the goals identified in their "Ticket to Work" plan.
Going to work while receiving SSA can be complicated. Contact the: Ticket to Work Operations Support Manager contracted by the SSA. Maximus, Inc.: Phone 866-968-7842 TTY:866-833-2967
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STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS
The Detroit Midtown Micro-enterprise Fund Corporation
The Detroit Micro-enterprise Fund provides micro-loans to under served sole proprietorship’s and small business enterprises who do not have access to traditional commercial bank financing in the cities of Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Ecorse, Lincoln Park, River Rouge and Pontiac Michigan. The micro loans available range from a minimum of $1,000.00 to a maximum of $10,000.00 for new businesses and up to $25,000.00 for established businesses.
440 Burroughs Street, Ste. 140
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-263-4032
SCORE
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for over fifty years. Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and thanks to our network of 10,000 volunteers, we are able to deliver our services at no charge or at very low cost.
This is a great resource for training, business plans and advise from Seniors who volunteer to help people start a business.
SCORE can provide:
- Volunteer MENTORS who share their expertise across 62 industries
- Free, confidential business MENTORING in person, via email or by video
- Free business TOOLS, templates and tips here online
- Inexpensive or free business WORKSHOPS (locally) and webinars (online 24/7)
Clawson Library
416 N. Main St.
Clawson, MI, 48017
Phone:313-226-7947
Shelby Township Library
51680 Van Dyke Ave.
Shelby Township, MI, 48316
Phone:313-226-7947
416 N. Main St.
Clawson, MI, 48017
Phone:313-226-7947
Shelby Township Library
51680 Van Dyke Ave.
Shelby Township, MI, 48316
Phone:313-226-7947
Northwest Activities Center (NWAC)
18100 Meyers
Detroit, MI, 48235
Phone:313-226-7947
Score Greenhouse (Ferndale) at Renaissance Vineyard Church
1841 Pinecrest Drive
2nd Floor (Please park and enter at back of building)
Ferndale, MI, 48220
Phone:313-226-7947
Grandmont - Rosedale
19120 Grand River
Detroit, MI, 48223
Phone:313-226-7947
18100 Meyers
Detroit, MI, 48235
Phone:313-226-7947
Score Greenhouse (Ferndale) at Renaissance Vineyard Church
1841 Pinecrest Drive
2nd Floor (Please park and enter at back of building)
Ferndale, MI, 48220
Phone:313-226-7947
Grandmont - Rosedale
19120 Grand River
Detroit, MI, 48223
Phone:313-226-7947
The Michigan Women's MicroLoan Fund
This is a financing program available to women entrepreneurs and small business owners. It is often difficult for newly formed but promising businesses to obtain financing; the Michigan Women's Microloan Fund is designed to meet that need.
To discuss the process, please contact MicroLoan Fund department at microloan@miwf.org or 313.962-1920 for an appointment.
SBDC
enhances Michigan’s economic wellbeing by providing counseling,
training and research for new ventures, existing small businesses and
advanced technology companies.
With our headquarters at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, 11 regional offices and more than 20 satellite offices, we provide entrepreneurs and business owners with convenient access to counseling and training throughout Michigan.
With our headquarters at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, 11 regional offices and more than 20 satellite offices, we provide entrepreneurs and business owners with convenient access to counseling and training throughout Michigan.
Southeast Michigan Region SBDC
Counties Served: Macomb, Oakland, Wayne
Host Institution: Eastern Michigan University
Interim Director: Wendy Thomas
Phone Number: (734) 487-0355 Fax: (734) 542-0866
Email Address: SBDCSoutheast@emich.edu
Counties Served: Macomb, Oakland, Wayne
Host Institution: Eastern Michigan University
Interim Director: Wendy Thomas
Phone Number: (734) 487-0355 Fax: (734) 542-0866
Email Address: SBDCSoutheast@emich.edu
OAKLAND COUNTY
Oakland Community College – Royal Oak
739 S Washington Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Register for Business Counseling
Oakland Community College – Royal Oak
739 S Washington Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Register for Business Counseling
Oakland County Executive Building
2100 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI48328
2100 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI48328
Southfield Library
2630 Evergreen Road
Southfield, MI48076
2630 Evergreen Road
Southfield, MI48076
Troy Library
510 W. Big Beaver Road
Troy MI48084
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TEMP AGENCIES
May Day Staffing
27200 W. Eight Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48033 (East of Inkster Rd.
248-827-1161
Temporary resources-office and industrial.
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UNEMPLOYMENT
Helping Hand (Guiding Michigan Citizens to Assistance Resources)
Getting Your Unemployment Benefits- links to following resources on webpage:
- Answer these questions to determine if you should apply for unemployment benefits.
- Filing a Claim for Unemployment Benefits by Telephone
- Filing a Complaint for Non-payment of Wages or Fringe Benefits
- Filing a Claim for Unemployment Benefits Online
- Claiming Unemployment Benefits in Michigan
- If you are receiving UIA benefits, you may be eligible for food assistance. To learn more, check website.
VETERAN EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
If you are a veteran seeking employment resources, please go to the Veterans Resources page.
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