Literacy is one of the greatest gifts a person could receive!
Jen Selinsky
- APPRENTICESHIPS - SKILLED LABOR
- CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
- INTERNET FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS
- LDS MEMBERS HELP/ STAKE LITERACY COMMITTEE
- LENDING LIBRARIES
- LITERACY COUNCILS AND AGENCIES BY COUNTY
- ONLINE TRAINING - FREE
- SOUTHWEST DETROIT YOUTH TRANSIT
- SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
- STATE OF MIGHIGAN: PRESCHOOL/HEADSTART
**** Mayor Duggan announced this in March 2016. Great news for our Detroit youth. Free tuition is available for all kids graduating from public, private, and charter schools in the city of Detroit at local community colleges.
http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2016/03/detroit_promises_tuition-free.html
Students can apply for the funds at DetroitScholarshipFund.com. Those who have already applied through the predecessor program don't need to re-apply. Applicants must also apply for financial aid. The deadline is June 30. 313-627-5463 or 313-964-4000
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APPRENTICESHIPS - SKILLED LABOR
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.
Here is the contact information.
Wayne County, Detroit only. Apprenticeship Success Coordinator: Mr. Reginald Williams, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, 313-481-9101 rwilliams@detempsol.org
Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, Lapeer, Genesee, and Shiawassee Counties, Apprenticeship Success Coordinator: Mr. John Samborski, GST Michigan Works! 810-233-5974 x 707 jsamborski@gstmiworks.org
Macomb and St. Clair Counties, Apprenticeship Success Coordinator: Ms. Kristie Kabacinski, Macomb-St. Clair Michigan Works! 586-783-1399 kkabacincki@macomb-stclairworks.org
Oakland County, Apprenticeship Success Coordinator: Ms. Denise VanHee Oakland County Michigan Works! 248-823-5109 dvanhee@troy.k12.mi.us
Monroe and Wayne Counties, Apprenticeship Success Coordinator: Mr. Collin Mays, Southeast Michigan Community Alliance Michigan Works! 734-229-3518 collin.mays@semca.org
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CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Aress Academy"Get Certified. Get a Job. Get Paid."
MEDICAL: Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy Tech, Pharmacy Tech, or Medical Billing Specialist, Medical beilling and coding, pharmacy tech
IT: A+ Certification preparatory program, Network+ Certification preparation, Security+ Certification
CDL Class A - Truck Driving
Opportunity Grant for needs based individuals who wish to enroll.
Go to this page to see if you would qualify for these grants.
20755 Greenfield Rd.
STE 502
Southfield, MI 48075
info@aressacademy.com
248-424-4848
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INTERNET FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS
Comast Internet Essentials: $10 per month with wifi
https://customer.xfinity.com/help-and-support/internet/comcast-broadband-opportunity-program/
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LDS MEMBERS HELP/ STAKE LITERACY COMMITTEE
The Personal Storehouse Project has a literacy committee that has been formed under the leadership of the Bloomfield Hills Stake. Their goal is for all LDS members in the greater Detroit area to be successful in all areas of their lives that demand competency in literacy. If you are LDS and have a need for help in any area of literacy and/or your educational pursuits, please use the contact link on the home page of this blog to send us a request for assistance.
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LENDING LIBRARIES by COUNTIES
The Wayne-Oakland-Macomb Resource Center's Lending Library is a FREE educational resource for you and your children! The Lending Library is designed to encourage and enhance the learning experience at home, school, child care and preschool.
Lending Library items include*:
Entertainment DVD's and music CD's
Instructional DVD's and videos
Theme based experience bins
Die-cut and laminating machines
Books, CD's and curriculum materials
*Materials may vary by location
Oakland County Lending Libraries
Oakland County Child Care Council - 248-333-9545
550 Hulet Drive Suite 101, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Oakland Family Services - 248-858-7766 x300
115 Orchard Lake Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
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LITERACY COUNCILS AND AGENCIES by COUNTIES
Oakland County
Oakland County Free Preschool - 844-456-5437
Free, high quality preschool programs are available through Head Start and the Great Start Readiness Program. Families of four earning up to $71,500 per year are always eligible and those earning up to $90,000 per year are sometimes eligible. Half- and full-day openings are available now throughout Oakland County with transportation services offered at select sites.
Oakland Literacy Council - 248-253-1617
Literacy is the foundation of lifelong learning. We believe that the abilities to read and write, to understand and be understood are essential to personal freedom.
2550 South Telegraph Road Suite 103
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
info@oaklandliteracy.net
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ONLINE TRAINING - FREE
GCF ONLINE TRAINING - Free online courses
(Sponsored by Goodwill Industries)
The freedom to learn what you want, when you want, absolutely free! Check out their Everyday Life, Basic Math, and Computer Training today!
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SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
Michigan Alliance for Families - 800-552-4821Michigan Alliance for families provides information, support, and education for families who have children (birth through 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services.
You can find your local office at this website: http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/maf-offices/
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SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
Michigan Alliance for Families - 800-552-4821
Michigan Alliance for families provides information, support, and education for families who have children (birth through 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services.
You can find your local office at this website: http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/maf-offices/
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STATE OF MIGHIGAN: PRESCHOOL/HEADSTART
Great Start to Quality- 877-614-7328
Free and Low Cost Quality Child Care and Preschool.
Many children in Michigan qualify for high quality child care and preschool at free or reduced cost. Learn more here about available programs and if you qualify.
Updated Nov 2017
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