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TRANSITIONS: ECONOMIC SUPPORT
AND RESOURCE GUIDEBOOK FOR
INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
Updated March 2010
Compiled and Distributed by:
Congressman Gary C. Peters
Member of Congress
The information included in this guidebook was compiled by the Office of Congressman Gary C. Peters. The
purpose of this guidebook is to highlight and explain opportunities for federal, state and local assistance for
workers who have been displaced. This guide is not intended to be a comprehensive look at all assistance
opportunities, rather it is meant to highlight those programs of interest to Michigan and the 9th
Congressional District. Detailed information can be found by contacting the appropriate federal or state
agencies as the information is subject to change. Additional requirements and guidance may be published at
the discretion of the relevant agencies.
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TRANSITIONS: ECONOMIC SUPPORT
AND RESOURCE GUIDEBOOK FOR
INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
Unemployment Insurance, Benefits, and Services, Pages 4-6
• Unemployment Insurance
• Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Online Tutorial
• Local Unemployment Problem Resolution Offices
• Employment Training Services – Adult
• Employment Training Services – Dislocated Workers
• Employment Training Services – Youth
• COBRA Continuation Coverage
• Government Funded Health Insurance
Health Coverage, Clinics, and Prescription Drug Discounts, Pages 7-14
• Oakland County Health Department
• Free or Low Cost Primary Care information provided by Metro Net Library Consortium
• Mental Health Resources, Alcoholism-Women’s Issues provided by Samaritan
Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan
• Michigan Medicaid Programs
• Michigan Medicare Savings Program
• MiChild
• Adults Benefit Waiver/Adult Medical Program (ABW/AMP)
• Local Department of Human Services (DHS) Locations
• Veterans Hospital/Centers/Oakland County Veterans Services Division
• Area Agency on Aging 1-B
• Free Clinics of Michigan
• Michigan’s Prescription Drug Discount Card
• Catholic Social Services of Oakland County
Funding Assistance, Page 15
• GovBenefits.gov
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
• Work Opportunity Tax Credit
• YouthBuild
Local
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and Regional Training Programs page 16-18
Ann Arbor SPARK “Shifting Gears Program”
Automation Alley Program for Displaced Workers
Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute, Inc.
Detroit Job Corps Center
Focus:HOPE
Ford and the University of Detroit-Mercy Advanced Electric Vehicles Graduate
Courses
Former Auto Engineers Retraining Program
Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center
Michigan Opportunity Partnership
Unemployed Workers Over 40
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Area
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Schools and Programs, Pages 18-19
Area Community College Short-Term Training Programs
Eastern Michigan University “Return to Learn” and Shifting Gears”
Lawrence Technological University Tuition Break
The Michigan Technical Education Center
Local
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College and University Programs, Page 20
Automation Alley Talent Transition Program
Film Classes at Oakland Community College
Oakland University Scholarship Program
No Worker Left Behind Programs Pages 21-39
• NWLB General Information
• Baker College, Auburn Hills
• Center for Film Studies
• Center for Professional Studies
• Central Michigan University Off-Campus Programs, Auburn Hills
• Central Michigan University Off-Campus Programs, Troy
• FANUC Robotics America, Inc.
• The Motion Picture Institute
• Oakland Community College
• Oakland University
• Rochester College
• Walsh College
Unemployment Service Centers in Oakland County, Pages 40-41
• Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS)
• Keep Michigan Working
• MichiganWorks! Talent Bank
• Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA)
• Oakland County MichiganWorks! Service Center Locations
Housing, Financial, and Legal Counseling, Pages 42-43
• Oakland County Free Housing and Foreclosure Counseling
• Oakland County Free Legal Counseling
• Accounting Aid Society, Tax Assistance Year-Round
General Assistance and Human Services, Pages 44-49
• General Assistance/Human Service Portal
• Food and Nutrition Assistance
• Home Repairs
• Job Search Assistance
• Transportation Assistance
• Utility Assistance
• Weatherization Assistance
Oakland County Public Libraries that Provide Free Internet Access, Pages 50-51
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UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE,
BENEFITS, and SERVICES
Unemployment Insurance:
Administrator
Description
Contact
Information
Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency
Unemployment insurance (UI)provides temporary unemployment benefits to
eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own and who
are either looking for new jobs, in approved training, or awaiting recall to
employment. In Michigan, some unemployed workers may be eligible for
extended benefits under the federal emergency unemployment compensation
program until December 31, 2009. This will provide up to an additional 20
weeks of benefits to unemployed workers who have exhausted their state
unemployment benefits. Further, because Michigan is considered a high
unemployment state, unemployed workers will receive up to 13 weeks of
additional benefits for a total of up to 33 weeks of emergence unemployment
compensation. In addition, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
provides federal funding to increase regular and emergency unemployment
benefits
by $25 per week through the end of 2009.
Phone number: 1-866-500-0017 or 1-800-638-3995
www.michigan.gov/uia/0,1607,7-118--210179--,00.html
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Online Tutorial:
Administrator
Description
Website
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA)
The Michigan UIA has released webcasts for unemployed workers and
employers. These webcasts are intended to inform dislocated workers about
Agency programs and service, and may also serve as guides and tutorials.
http://www.michigan.gov/uia/0,1607,7-118-53900---,00.html
Local Unemployment Problem Resolution Offices:
Administrator
Description
Locations
Phone
Website
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA)
The UIA’s Problem Resolution Offices (PROs) resolve customer problems and
provide access to automated resources. For more information, see Website
below. PRO’s are open 7:00am-4:00pm (Temporary extended hours) MondayFriday, closed on State Holidays
Detroit: 3024 W. Grand Blvd
Livonia: 33523 W. 8 Mile Road, Suite B
Mt. Clemens (Temporary): 21885 Dunham Rd, Suite 7 (DHS Macomb County)
Pontiac (Temporary): 51111 Woodward Avenue
1-866-500-0017
http://www.michigan.gov/uia/0,1607,7-118-1525_6006-78925--,00.html
Employment Training Services – Adult:
Administrator
Description
Funding
Contact
Information
Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Michigan Works!
The purpose is to train unemployed adults in high demand industries. Funding
will ensure that supportive services and needs-related payments are available
to support the employment and training needs of unemployed workers in
Michigan.
Michigan will receive $30.8 million in formula funding
Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth
1-517-335-5858
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcd/0,1607,7-122-1679_1821_2793--,00.html
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Employment Training Services – Dislocated Workers:
Administrator
Description
Funding
Contact
Information
Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Michigan Works!
The Dislocated Worker Program provides workforce investment activities that
increase the employment, retention, earnings, and occupational skill level of
participants. Eligible dislocated workers include individuals who have been
terminated, laid off, received a notice for termination or layoff, employed at a
facility that will close within 180 days, among others.
Michigan will receive $78.4 million in funding
Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth
1-800-285-WORK
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcd/0,1607,7-122-1679_1823_2815---,00.html
Employment Training Services – Youth:
Administrator
Description
Funding
Contact
Information
Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Michigan Works!
Services available under the youth program include tutoring, study skills
training, alternative secondary school offerings, summer employment
opportunities, paid and unpaid work experience, occupational skill training,
leadership development opportunities, supportive services, adult mentoring,
follow-up services, and comprehensive guidance and counseling. ARRA also
raises the age of eligibility for youth services provided with the additional funds
through age 24 to allow local programs to reach young adults.
Michigan will receive $73.9 million in funding
Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth
1-800-285-WORK (9675)
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcd/0,1607,7-122-1679_1821_2785---,00.html
COBRA Continuation Coverage:
Administrator
Purpose
Eligible
Activities
Website
Phone
U.S. Department of Labor
To provide individuals and their families with a premium subsidy of 65 percent
of the COBRA continuation premiums for a maximum of 9 months of coverage
only with respect to involuntary terminations that occurs on or after September
1, 2008, and before January 1, 2010. The full premium subsidy is limited by a
taxpayer's adjusted gross income (AGI), $125,000 for individuals and $250,000
for joint filers and is phased out for individuals with an AGI between $125,000
and $145,000 and families with an AGI between $250,000 and $290,000. It
provides a special 60-day election period for a qualified beneficiary who is
eligible for a subsidized premium and who has not elected COBRA continuation
coverage as of the date of enactment or who is no longer enrolled on the date of
enactment, for example, because the beneficiary was unable to continue paying
the premium.
Recession-related job loss threatens health coverage for many families. This
provision is intended to provide targeted assistance to individuals and families
who have been involuntarily terminated to enable them to afford premium
payments for health insurance coverage under COBRA. The Joint Committee
on Taxation estimates that this provision would help 7 million people maintain
their health insurance by providing a vital bridge for workers who have been
forced out of their jobs in this recession.
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/cobra.htm
1-866-4-USA-DOL
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Government Funded Health Insurance:
Administrator
Purpose
Eligible
Activities
Website
Phone
Department of Health Services
Michigan has many health care programs available to children, families, and
adults who meet certain eligibility requirements. The goal of these health care
programs is to ensure that essential health care services are made available to
those who otherwise would not have the financial resources to purchase them
All of the health care programs in Michigan have income limits and some
programs also have an asset limit. These income and asset limits vary with
each program.
If you need help with past, unpaid medical expenses, your coverage may begin
three months before your application month. Ask about retroactive medical
coverage.
Once you have been determined eligible for Medicaid you will receive a
mihealth card. Each member of the family receives their own card. Do not
throw this card away. Most people who receive Medicaid must join a health
plan. You will need to show your mihealth card and your health plan card
when you receive medical services
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5530-20591--,00.html
(248) 975-4800
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HEALTH COVERAGE, CLINICS, and
PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNTS
Most doctors’ offices are willing to work with patients, please speak with your
healthcare professional about payment arrangements.
Oakland County Health Department:
www.oakgov.com/health/program_service/
Clinic Hours: Monday: Noon – 8:00 PM
Tuesday through Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
County Service Center
1200 North Telegraph, Building 36 East
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: 248-424-7046
Fax: 248-858-0178
General Clinic Services:
HIV:
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Confidential and Anonymous Counseling and testing
Referral service
Education
Immunizations: State and federal eligibility requirements apply for most childhood vaccines.
Some immunizations are available on a fee schedule and only available to certain age groups. Call
1-800-848-5533 for more information
Immunizations are available to protect against:
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Diphtheria, Pertussis, Mumps, Haemophillus Influenza Type B (HIB), Hepatitis B,
Meningitis (meningococcal), Rotavirus, Influenza, Tetanus, Measles, Rubella, Hepatitis A,
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV4), Polio, Chicken Pox (Varicella), Pneumonia, Shingles
(Zostavax)
Pregnancy:
• Education
• Urine Pregnancy Testing
• Sexually Transmitted Disease and HIV Testing
• Immunization Assessment
• Referral Service
Tuberculosis:
• Education
• Skin Testing
• X-Rays
• Treatment
• Case Management
• Referral Services
• Fact Sheet for Tuberculosis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases:
• Education
• Assessment
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Referral Services
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Nuisance Diseases:
Examples, head lice and scabies
• Education
• Assessment
• Diagnosis
• Counseling
• Treatment
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The following Health Care information has been provided by
Metro Net Library Consortium
www.metronet.lib.mi.us/toughtimes
Free or Low Cost Primary Care:
Name
Address
Website
Email
Phone
Services
Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic
90 University Dr. Pontiac, MI 48342
www.garyburnsteinclinic.org
[email protected]
248.758.1690
Medical, Dental, RX, Hearing, Social Services
Name
Address
Phone
Mercy Place Clinic
55 Clinton St. Pontiac, MI 48342
248.333.0840
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
The information for Alcoholism-Women’s Issues was provided by
Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan
http://www.samaritancounselingmichigan.com
29887 West Eleven Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48336-1309
Phone: 248-474-4701
Email: [email protected]
Alcoholism:
Name
Website
Name
Phone
Website
Information
The Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alcoholism/DS00340
National Drug Intervention
1-800-338-0710
http://nationalinterventions.org
Nationwide referrals for alcoholism treatment. Interventions work!
Anonymous Groups:
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Name
Address
Phone
Alcoholics Anonymous
AA of Oakland County
168 University Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
248-332-6116
24 HOUR HOTLINE: 248-332-3521
[email protected]
Alcoholics Anonymous of Greater Detroit
380 Hilton
Room #1
Ferndale, MI 48220
248-541-6565
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Name
Address
Time
Name
Address
Time
Name
Local
Affiliate
Phone
Website
Emotions Anonymous
First Presbyterian Church, Library
1669 W. Maple Road
Birmingham, MI 48009
Tuesdays 7:30 PM
Emotions Anonymous
Beaumont Hospital
City Administration Building
Conference Room C
3601 W. 13 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Sundays 4 PM
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
Maplegrove
6777 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
248-661-6170
www.nacoa.net
Child and Adolescent Disorders:
Name
Local
Affiliate
Phone
Website
New Oakland Child-Adolescent and Family Center
West Bloomfield Center
5600 W. Maple Road
Suite D-402
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
248-855-1540
http://www.newoakland.org/about-newoak.html
Crisis Hotlines:
Name
Phone
Oakland County
248-456-0909
Name
Phone
Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Counseling Agencies:
Name
What
Website
Information
Name
What
Phone
Website
Name
Local
Affiliate
Phone
Fax
Michigan Mental Heatlh Networker
Directory of Michigan Mental Health Agencies
http://mhweb.org/oakland/mh_index/html
This website contains an extensive list of mental health agencies through out
the state, specifying locations
Advanced Counseling Services, PC
Providing Public Health, Mental Health, and Substance abuse counseling
248-213-0501
http://www.advancedcounseling.org
Advanced Counseling Services, PC
29201 Telegraph Road
Suite 550
Southfield, MI 48034
248-213-0501
248-213-0521
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Name
Local
Affiliate
Phone
Fax
Name
Address
Phone
Purpose
Advanced Counseling Services, PC
6770 Dixie Hwy.
Suite 312
Clarkston, MI 48346
248-922-2300
248-922-2304
Burdette & Doss Psychological Services
17342 West 12 Mile Road
Suite 100
Southfield, MI 48076
248-559-0737
Providing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counseling
Domestic Violence:
Name
Address
Phone
Fax
Website
Oakland County Coordinating Council against Domestic Violence
1410 South Telegraph
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
248-456-8158 ext. 210
248-292-5294
http://www.domesticviolence.org/intro.html
Name
Website
Phone
Toll Free
Common Ground Sanctuary
http://www.commongroundsanctuary.org
248-456-0909
1-800-231-1127
Name
Website
Phone
Toll Free
Location
Purpose
HAVEN (Help Against Violent Encounters Now)
http://www.haven-oakland.org
248-334-1274
1-877-922-1274
CONFIDENTIAL
Food & Counseling adult victims of domestic violence and their children
Name
Website
Phone
Women’s Survival Center
http://www.womenssurvivalcenter.org
248-335-1520
Homeless Shelters:
Name
Phone
Hours
Shelter Hotline
1-800-A-SHELTER (2-7435837)
Open 24 hours a day, 7 Days a week
Name
Pontiac Rescue Mission
35 E. Huron
Pontiac, MI 48342
248-334-2187
Food & Counseling for men and women age 18 and over, Minors in emergency
situations only
Address
Phone
Purpose
Name
Address
Phone
Purpose
Salvation Army
34 Oakland
Pontiac, MI 48059
248-334-2407, after hours please call 248-674-4420
Food, transportation & counseling for men, women and families
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Name
Address
Phone
Purpose
The Sanctuary
1222 S. Washington
Royal Oak, MI 48087
248-547-2260
Food & Counseling for runaways & girls ages 10-17
Women’s Issues:
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Fax
Email
Women’s Resource Center at Schoolcraft College
Room 120
1751 Radcliff Street
Garden City, MI 48135
734-462-4400 ext. 6051
http://www.schoolcraft.edu
Women’s Resource Center at Schoolcraft College
McDowell Center, Suite 225
18600 Haggerty Road
Livonia, MI 48152-2696
734-462-4443
734-462-4552
[email protected]
Name
Contact
Phone
WomenCenter at Oakland Community College
Arlene Frank
248-522-3541
Name
Living Waters International Women’s Ministry
18922 Farmington Roadm Suite 105
Livonia, MI 48152
313-363-9749
http://www.LWIWM.org
Address
Phone
Website
Michigan Medicaid Programs:
Administrator
Description
Eligible
Activities
Phone
Website
Michigan Department of Community Health
Michigan has many health care programs available to children, families, and
adults who meet certain eligibility requirements. The goal of these health care
programs is to ensure that essential health care services are made available to
those who otherwise would not have the financial resources to purchase them.
All of the health care programs in Michigan have income limits and some
programs also have an asset limit, vary based on program.
1-517-373-3740
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2943_4860-41331--,00.html
Michigan Medicare Savings Program:
Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH)
MDCH helps individuals find programs that they may be eligible for that can
Description
save over $1,000 in Medicare expenses each year for people who qualify.
You may qualify for help to pay your Medicare expenses if you are elderly or
disabled with low income or limited assets. To get these savings, you MUST be
eligible for or receiving Medicare Part A. If you are not sure if you are receiving
Eligibility
Medicare Part A, look on the front of your Medicare card or call Social Security
at 1-800-772-1213 to ask. To qualify, you must have the following: monthly
income below 135% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and assets valued at less
than $4,000 for a single person or $6,000 for a married couple.
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Administrator
Phone
Website
1-800-772-1213
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Medicare_10355_7.pdf
MiChild:
Administrator
Description
Eligibility
Phone
Website
MiChild
MiChild is a health insurance program available to uninsured children of
Michigan’s working families. Services are provided by HMO’s and other health
care plans. MiChild covers: regular checkups, shots, emergency care, dental
care, pharmacy, hospital care, prenatal care and delivery, vision and hearing,
mental health and substance abuse to name a few. There are NO co-pays or
deductibles.
To qualify, children must be: US Citizens, live in Michigan, under the age of 19,
have no health insurance and meet the income requirements.
For an application, please call 1-888-988-6300
http://eform.state.mi.us/michild/intro1.htm
Adults Benefit Waiver/Adult Medical Program (ABW/AMP):
Administrator
Description
Phone
Michigan Department of Community Health
Adults Benefits Waiver/Adult Medical Program provides basic medical care to
low income childless adults who do not qualify for Medicaid. There are asset and
income tests. ABW/AMP medical coverage is limited (Inpatient coverage is NOT
covered). Prescription drug coverage IS included. Contact the local MDHS office
to apply for the program
Oakland County: 1-800-258-3669 or your local DHS location
Local Department of Human Services (DHS) Locations:
Name
Phone
Address
Oakland-Baldwin Road, District 01 County 63
248-975-5400
Child & Family Services, 1685 Baldwin Road, Pontiac, MI 48340
Name
Phone
Address
Oakland County 63
248-975-4800
Oakland Towne Center, 28 N. Saginaw Street, Suite 1200, Pontiac, MI 48342
Name
Phone
Address
Oakland-Saginaw Street District 04 County 63
248-975-5200
235 N. Saginaw Street, Pontiac, MI 48342
Veterans Hospital/Centers/Oakland County Veterans Services Division:
Administrator
Description
Phone
Website
Address
Administrator
Description
Phone
Address
Administrator
Description
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
Located in Detroit, medical services are provided to veterans living in Wayne,
Oakland, Macomb, and St. Clair counties.
1-313-576-1000
http://www.detroit.va.gov/index.asp
4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201
Detroit Vet Center
Normal Working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. In an
effort to better serve the Veteran and family members, upon request Vet Centers
will provide services after normal work hours and/or on weekends.
313-831-6509
4161 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
Pontiac Vet Center
Normal Working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. In an
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Phone
Address
effort to better serve the Veteran and family members, upon request Vet Centers
will provide services after normal work hours and/or on weekends.
248-874-1015
44200 Woodward Avenue, Suite 108, Pontiac, MI 48341
Administrator
Description
Phone
Address
Pontiac VA Outpatient Clinic
Parent facility is the John D. Dingell VAMC (Detroit)
248-409-0585
1701 Baldwin Road, Suite 101, Pontiac, MI 48340
Administrator
Oakland County Veterans Services Division
OCVS helps veterans and their families obtain and maintain all veterans related
benefits from federal, state, and local government agencies.
248-858-0785
Pontiac Office
North Office Building 26 East, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI 48341
Description
Phone
Address
Administrator
Description
Phone
Address
Oakland County Veterans Services Division –Southeast Oakland
OCVS helps veterans and their families obtain and maintain all veterans related
benefits from federal, state, and local government agencies.
248-655-1250
Southeast Oakland
1151 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084
Area Agency on Aging 1-B:
Name
Description
Phone
Address
Website
Area Agency on Aging 1-B (501(c)3 organization)
Provides information and assistance on thousands of services and resources
available for older adults (60+), persons with disabilities and family caregivers in
the counties of Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, and Washtenaw. Areas
of assistance include: Housing options, eligibility and availability of government
funded long term care programs, transportation, personal care, respite care, and
legal services. Resources Specialists are available from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Monday through Friday to answer questions and provide information on local
services for seniors, persons with disabilities and family caregivers.
1-800-852-7795 or 248-357-2255
AAA 1-B Central Office (Oakland County)
29100 Northwestern Highway, Suite 400, Southfield, MI 48034
http://www.aaa1b.com
Free Clinics of Michigan:
Administrator
Description
Phone
Email/Website
Free Clinics of Michigan
Free Clinics of Michigan is a network of volunteer-staffed free clinics that
provide health care services to the uninsured or medically underserved in
Michigan
1-888-877-6769
[email protected] or http://www.fcomi.org/locator/locator.htm
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Michigan’s Prescription Drug Discount Card:
Administrator
Description
Eligibility
Phone
Website
Michigan Department of Community Health
The MiRx (My Prescription) Card is a prescription drug discount program for
Michigan residents who do not have any prescription drug coverage. The Card is
free and there is no cost to enroll in the program. Card holders can use their
MiRx card at their local participating pharmacy and receive the MiRx discounted
price. The discount is good on any medicine the pharmacist stocks and your
doctor prescribe. Over-the-counter drugs are NOT covered, even if they are
prescribed.
Applicants must be a resident of Michigan, have no other prescription drug
coverage, and have an income level at or below the state’s median income level.
1-866-755-6479
http://www.mihealth.org/mirx/index.html#
Catholic Social Services of Oakland County:
http://www.cssoc.org
Purpose: Providing Adoption Services, Mental Health counseling and
substance abuse services. There is a limited sliding scale available for
those experiencing financial hardship
Location
Address
Phone
Fax
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
Fax
Name
Address
Phone
Fax
Auburn Hills
3300 South Adams Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
248-537-3300
248-537-3306
Lake Orion
715 N. Lapeer Road
Lake Orion, MI 48362
248-693-7526
Royal Oak
1424 East Eleven Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-548-4044
248-548-9239
Waterford
6637 Highland Road
Waterford, MI 48327
248-666-8870
248-666-5023
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FUNDING ASSISTANCE
GovBenefits.gov:
Administrator
Description
Phone
Website
GovBenefits.gov
GovBenefits.gov is a partnership of Federal agencies which helps citizens
determine their eligibility for government benefits and assistance. By answering
a series of questions, GovBenefits will provide you with a list of state and
federal governmental benefit programs you may be eligible to apply for and
receive.
1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636)
http://www.govbenefits.gov
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP):
Administrator
Description
Website
Phone
Michigan Department of Human Services
SNAP, formerly the Food Stamp Program, is a food assistance program that
helps low-income individuals and families purchase food. The American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act included $20 billion for SNAP, which includes
a 13.6 percent increase in maximum food stamp benefits
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5527-21832--,00.html
1-517-373-2035
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC):
Administrator
Description
Website
Contact
Information
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
This is a tax credit incentive program for employers to hire individuals, who are
recent recipients of: SNAP(food stamps), TANF (FIP) benefits, SSI, or vocational
rehabilitation services are: disabled or unemployed Veterans, ex-felons, living
in HUD designated communities or disconnected youth. Please check the
website to see if you might qualify.
http://www.michigan.gov/uia/0,1607,7-118--78849--,00.html
1-800-482-2959
[email protected]
YouthBuild:
Administrator
Description
Funding
Contact
Information
Employment & Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Funding goes towards competitive grants for services focused on at-risk youth,
so that they can gain education and occupational credentials while
constructing or rehabilitating affordable housing.
$50 million was included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA) for YouthBuild Programs
Phone Number: 1-877-872-5627
www.doleta.gov/youth_services/youthbuild.cfm
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LOCAL AND REGIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
Ann Arbor SPARK “Shifting Gears Program”:
Administrator
Description
Eligible
Applicants
Address
Contact
Information
Ann Arbor Spark – Participating companies include: Accord Biomaterials Inc.,
Foresee Results Inc., Cielo MedSolutions L.L.C., MyBuys Inc., GDI Infotech Inc.
This five-month Shifting Gears program is designed for corporate executives
looking to transfer their large-company knowledge to skills for small
companies. The program includes small-business workshops, in-class
sessions, a three-day practice simulation, and a two-week pro bono project
with a local small business. The course provides networking opportunities,
career mentoring, and interview practice.
Experienced corporate professionals. The cost of the program is $2,000 and it
begins in August.
SPARK EAST
215 W. Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
www.annarborusa.org/career-services/shifting-gears
Automation Alley Program for Displaced Workers:
Administrator
Description
Location
Eligible
Applicants
Contact
Information
Automation Alley
This program for displaced workers has a core curriculum in technical and
academic training in high-wage technical manufacturing positions.
Automation Alley’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Center
Displaced workers looking for advanced training for manufacturing jobs.
Phone number: 1-800-427-5100
www.automationalley.com
Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute Inc.:
Administrator
Description
Website
Address
Phone
Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute, Inc. (DEI)
DEI provides entrepreneurship and economic literacy training and technical
assistance to individuals in Southeast Michigan. They also help individuals
achieve self-employment and accumulate assets necessary for starting their
own business.
www.deibus.org
1010 Antietam, Detroit, MI 48207
1-313-877-9060
Detroit Job Corps Center:
Administrator
Description
Eligibility
Website
Address
Phone
Detroit Jobs Corps
Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program
administered by the US Department of Labor, designed to help young people
ages 16-24 receive career technical and academic training. Job Corps pays
each student a living allowance twice a month while in the program. However,
just like a real job, taxes are deducted from this allowance. Job Corps also
offers housing to up to 120 male students and 120 female students in several
dormitories. Each dormitory has bathroom and shower facilities, laundry
facilities, TV rooms, lounges, and vending machines.
Please contact an admissions counselor
at 1-800-733-5627
http://detroit.jobcorps.gov/home.aspx
11801 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit, MI 48206
1-313-852-0300
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Focus: HOPE:
Administrator
Description
Website
Address
Phone
Focus: HOPE
Focus: HOPE offers education and training in the fields of machining, advanced
manufacturing engineering, information technologies and weatherization. Also
offers the Fast Track program geared at improving math and reading skills
before entering an advanced job skills training program.
http://www/focushope.edu/education/fs.htm
1355 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48238
1-313-494-5500
Ford and the University of Detroit-Mercy Advanced Electric Vehicles Graduate Courses:
Administrator The University of Detroit-Mercy (UDM)
Beginning in January 2010, UDM will begin to retrain traditional automotive
engineers, providing them with the skills and expertise to develop the next
generation of advanced electric and hybrid vehicles. These graduate-level
courses are supplementary to Ford’s internal online training programs in
Battery Cells and Electrochemistry, Power-split Controls, Regenerative Braking,
Description
Calibration, and Commodity Planning. Engineers in this program will select five
(5) of the seven (7) courses to be completed in one calendar year. Most courses
will be offered at the Ford Training and Development Center in Dearborn.
Others with Laboratory experience will be offered at UDM’s McNichols campus
in Detroit.
Website
http://eng-sci.udmercy.edu/programs/aev/index.htm
Address
4001 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221
Duane Spytman, 313-993-3378 or [email protected]
Phone/Email
Val Glisson, 313-993-1128 or [email protected]
Former Auto Engineers Retraining Program:
Administrator
Description
Location
Eligible
Applicants
Contact
Information
Michigan Technological University, General Motors Corporation, the
Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD)
This is a program to retrain displaced automotive engineers. The program
offers a one-semester, three credit course in advanced propulsion technology
that teaches the fundamentals of calibrating hybrid vehicle powertrains.
Weekly classes are held at ESD headquarters in Southfield, in addition to
online lectures, hands-on lab training at the GM Proving Grounds in Milford
and GM’s Powertrain Headquarters in Pontiac.
Laid-off automotive engineers with a B.S. in engineering. Enrollment in the
program is limited to 60 people and the program is expected to be offered again
in the fall.
Phone Number at ESD: 1-248-353-0735
To apply: Linda LaPointe of ESD at [email protected]
Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center:
Administrator
Description
Location
Eligible
Applicants
Contact
Information
The Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center at the University of
Michigan
The center helps small manufacturing businesses that have been negatively
impacted by imports improve their competitiveness and long-term viability. The
GLTAAC has successfully assisted over 300 companies in the region.
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
A firm eligible for assistance must be certified as “trade impacted” by the U.S.
Department of Commerce. The firm must
be a manufacturer with wholly owned subsidiary status in Michigan and have
been a business at least two years.
Phone Number: 1-877-877-5439
Email: [email protected] , www.gltaac.org
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Michigan Opportunity Partnership:
Administrator
Description
Eligible
Applicants
Contact
Information
The State of Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth. Employer
from business and industry (regardless of size), health care, skilled trades,
associations, organized labor, community colleges and universities, the
Michigan Works!System, and Michigan’s Regional Skills Alliances have pledged
jobs and support.
The partnership provides targeted skills training
for labor sectors experiencing significant shortages, contacts 35,000 employers
to identify immediate job openings, and works directly with employers to fill job
vacancies.
All job seekers are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Phone Number: 1-800-285-WORK
www.michiganworks.org , www.michigan.gov/mdcd
Unemployed Workers Over 40:
Administrator
Description
Eligible
Applicants
Contact
Information
Operation ABLE of Michigan in Detroit
A full-time, eight-week computer and job search course which includes training
on word processing, business communications, the Microsoft suite of software
(Office, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), employability skills, and customer
service.
Job seekers over 40 years old are eligible for the course.
Phone Number: 1-313-832-0922 or
[email protected]
AREA SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
Area Community College Short-Term Training Programs:
Administrator
Description
Location
Contact
Information
Henry Ford Community College (HFCC), Wayne County Community
College(WCCC), Washtenaw Community College(WCC), Monroe County
Community College (MCCC)
These local community colleges offer short-term training and education
programs as part of the No Worker Left Behind program. These courses are
intended to give individuals the skills necessary to enter employment in a
shorter time period. The training programs vary from accounting to theater to
web design.
Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, Wayne County Community
College in several locations of Wayne County, Washtenaw Community College
in Ann Arbor, and Monroe County Community College in several locations of
Monroe County.
http://www.michigan.gov/nwlb/0,1607,7-242-48247_44644_44670---,00.html
www.mycareereducation.org
Eastern Michigan University “Return to Learn”:
Eastern Michigan University
EMU offers assistance to any students who wish to complete their degree.
EMU’s main campus is located in Ypsilanti, however, EMU offers classes in
satellite locations in Brighton, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Livonia,
Location
Monroe, Traverse City and Washtenaw County. (NOTE: Not all programs are
offered in all locations). EMU also offers online classes.
Admissions Office: 1-734-487-5978
Contact
“Return to Learn”Information:
Information
http://www.emich.edu/returntolearn/index.html
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Administrator
Description
Program Application:
http://www.emich.edu/admissions/apply.php
Eastern Michigan University “Shifting Gears”:
Administrator
Description
Location
Contact
Information
Eastern Michigan University, taught by Dr. Dianna Wong
Eastern Michigan University's School of Business, working in collaboration
with Spark East, offers the program "Shifting
Gears" which assists displaced corporate executives in developing the skills
necessary to succeed in smaller, start-up settings.
Spark East is located in downtown Ypsilanti.
Phone Number: 1-734-622-0882
1-734-478-6030
Lawrence Technological University Tuition Break:
Administrator
Description
Location
Eligible
Applicants
Contact
Information
Lawrence Technological University
The university is offering grants that will fund 50 percent of tuition for 400
displaced workers (200 undergraduate and 200 graduate students) until
graduation. These tuition grants are part of the $3 million Recovery Starts Here
grant program.
Lawrence Technological University campus in Southfield
Interested applicants must be able to attend the university full time and
submit dated buyout letters, separation agreements, or unemployment
applications.
Admissions Office: 1-248-204-3160
Program Application: www.ltu.edu/recovery
The Michigan Technical Education Center:
Administrator
Description
Location
Eligible
Applicants
Contact
Information
The Michigan Technical Education Center at the Henry Ford Community
College and the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance
The center provides employment, education, and counseling services, such as
job search skills training, search assistance, financial aid information and
referrals to retraining programs.
Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn
All displaced workers may contact the Michigan Technical Education Center for
further information.
Phone Number:1-313-317-6600
[email protected] , www.hfcc.edu/mtec/
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LOCAL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Automation Alley Talent Transition Program:
Administrator
Description
Location
Contact
Information
Automation Alley – Lawrence Technological University staff members are
working in collaboration with General Dynamics Land Systems, Raytheon Co.,
and the U.S. Army Tank Research, Development, and Engineering Center in
the defense industry.
The program helps schools customize retraining and certificate programs based
in the hiring needs of local industries.
Lawrence Technological University in Southfield and the U.S. Army Tank
Research, Development, and Engineering Center in Warren
Phone number: 1-800-427-5100
www.automationalley.com
Film Classes at Oakland Community College:
Administrator
Description
Location
Course
Information
Contact
Information
Oakland Community College and S3 Entertainment Group L.L.C.
The combined partnership offers noncredit courses and internships in film
classes in order to help course participants to gain entry into Michigan’s
growing film industry.
Oakland Community College in Oakland County
The course is taught for two weeks with classes Monday-Thursday from
5:30pm to 8:30 pm and 8 hour sessions on Saturdays at the S3 studio in
Ferndale. The cost of the course is $1,850 each.
Website: www.s3eg.com
Email: [email protected]
Oakland University Scholarship Program:
Administrator
Description
Location
Eligible
Applicants
Contact
Information
Oakland University and Michigan Works!
The university is offering competitive scholarships of $5,000 per year for two
years. The scholarship covers certificate programs
in financial planning, paralegal services, assistive, vocational, and licensed
practical nursing, medical administration, and patient care.
Oakland University campus in Rochester
All interested applicants must register with Michigan Works before registering
at Oakland University to be eligible for the scholarship program
www.michiganworks.org , www.oakland.edu/quality
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NO WORKER LEFT BEHIND PROGRAMS
Michigan No Worker Left Behind Program (NWLB):
Administrator
Description
Eligible
Applicants
Contact
Information
The State of Michigan, Michigan Works! Service Center
The program is intended to help accelerate the transition of thousands of
workers into well-paying, high-demand jobs and industries. The NWLB
provides funds of up to $5,000 per year for 2 years to any community college,
university, or other approved training center. “Green jobs” training is available
at many of the community colleges and universities in southeast Michigan and
across the state as part of the NWLB Green Jobs Initiative.
All displaced workers, workers who have received a notice of termination or
layoff from employment, any employed person with a family income of less than
$40,000 per year, and must have graduated from high school but not enrolled
in a full-time college or university.
Phone Number: 1-800-285-WORK
www.michigan.gov/nwlb
www.michiganworks.org
Programs offered by Baker College, Auburn Hills Campus
through the No Worker Left Behind Program
www.baker.edu
Call (248) 340-0600 for more information
Program Title
Certification
Program Duration
Certificate
46 Credit Hours
Accounting
Bachelor's Degree
183 Credit Hours
Accounting, General
Associate's Degree
95 Credit Hours
Accounting/Computer Information Systems
Associate's Degree
105 Credit Hours
Accounting/Management
Associate's Degree
105 Credit Hours
Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Associate's Degree
97 Credit Hours
Architectural/Construction Technology
Associate's Degree
101 Credit Hours
Automotive Services Technology
Associate's Degree
94 Credit Hours
Automotive Services Technology
Certificate
53 Credit Hours
Bachelor of Information Technology and Security
Bachelor's Degree
189 Credit Hours
Business Administration (Accelerated)
Bachelor's Degree
90 Credit Hours
9-1-1 Telecommunications
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Business Leadership
Bachelor's Degree
90 Credit Hours
CAD and Design Technology
Associate's Degree
103 Credit Hours
Certified Addictions Counselor
Certificate
40 Credit Hours
Child Care Assistant
Certificate
42 Credit Hours
Cisco Networking with Wireless and VoIP
Certificate
68 Credit Hours
Clerical Bookkeeping
Certificate
45 Credit Hours
Coding Specialist
Certificate
65 Credit Hours
Computer Animation Programming
Associate's Degree
95 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems
Bachelor's Degree
193 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems/Microcomputer
Applications
Associate's Degree
97 Credit Hours
Computer Networking Technology-CISCO Option
Associate's Degree
97 Credit Hours
Computer Networking Technology/Microsoft
Option
Associate's Degree
93 Credit Hours
Computer Programming-Java Option
Associate's Degree
97 Credit Hours
Certificate
49 Credit Hours
Criminal Justice
Bachelor's Degree
188 Credit Hours
Criminal Justice
Associate's Degree
103 Credit Hours
Dental Assisting
Associate's Degree
90 Credit Hours
Dental Assisting
Certificate
78 Credit Hours
Dental Hygienist
Associate's Degree
160 Credit Hours
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Associate's Degree
118 Credit Hours
Digital Media Design
Associate's Degree
101 Credit Hours
Corrections Officer
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Digital Media Design
Bachelor's Degree
189 Credit Hours
Early Childhood Education
Associate's Degree
100 Credit Hours
Early Childhood Education
Bachelor's Degree
184 Credit Hours
Echocardiographic Technologist
Associate's Degree
122 Credit Hours
Elementary Teacher Preparation
Bachelor's Degree
199 Credit Hours
Health Services Administration
Bachelor's Degree
128 Credit Hours
Human Resources Management
Associate's Degree
93 Credit Hours
Human Resources Management
Bachelor's Degree
185 Credit Hours
Human Service
Associate's Degree
101 Credit Hours
Human Service
Bachelor's Degree
203 Credit Hours
Interior Design
Associate's Degree
99 Credit Hours
Interior Design
Bachelor's Degree
193 Credit Hours
Internet and LAN Security
Associate's Degree
93 Credit Hours
Interpreter Training
Associate's Degree
97 Credit Hours
Certificate
69 Credit Hours
Legal Studies
Bachelor's Degree
182 Credit Hours
Management
Associate's Degree
93 Credit Hours
Management
Bachelor's Degree
189 Credit Hours
Marketing
Associate's Degree
93 Credit Hours
Marketing
Bachelor's Degree
185 Credit Hours
Medical Administrative Assistant
Associate's Degree
94 Credit Hours
Kitchen and Bath Design
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Medical Assistant
Associate's Degree
93 Credit Hours
Medical Insurance Specialist
Associate's Degree
94 Credit Hours
Medical Insurance Specialist
Certificate
67 Credit Hours
Medical Receptionist
Certificate
42 Credit Hours
Microsoft Networking Professional
Certificate
48 Credit Hours
Associate's Degree
129 Credit Hours
Certificate
49 Credit Hours
Paralegal
Associate's Degree
94 Credit Hours
Paraprofessional Education: Early Elementary
Associate's Degree
93 Credit Hours
Certificate
38 Credit Hours
Associate's Degree
91 Credit Hours
Pharmacy Technician/assistant
Certificate
51 Credit Hours
Phlebotomy Technician
Certificate
39 Credit Hours
Practical Nurse
Certificate
81 Credit Hours
Project Management and Planning
Certificate
28 Credit Hours
Respiratory Care
Associate's Degree
126 Credit Hours
Secondary Teacher Preparation
Bachelor's Degree
218 Credit Hours
Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship
Associate's Degree
105 Credit Hours
Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship
Certificate
44 Credit Hours
Therapeutic Massage
Associate's Degree
94 Credit Hours
Therapeutic Massage
Certificate
58 Credit Hours
Associate's Degree
116 Credit Hours
Nursing - LPN to ADN Ladder
Office Support
Patient Care Aide
Pharmacy Technician
Vascular Ultrasound Technology
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Web Development
Associate's Degree
97 Credit Hours
Web Development
Certificate
60 Credit Hours
Programs offered by the Center for Film Studies
through the No Worker Left Behind Program
http://centerforfilmstudies.com/
Call (248) 545-2648 for more information
Program Title
Certification
Program Duration
Advanced Grip
Certificate
40 Credit Hours
Audio & Boom Operation
Certificate
40 Credit Hours
Camera and Audio 101
Certificate
40 Credit Hours
Camera Assistant & Loader
Certificate
40 Credit Hours
Carpentry Set Construction
Certificate
40 Credit Hours
Continuing Ed Program
Certificate
120 Credit Hours
Electrical / Lighting
Certificate
40 Credit Hours
Film Crew Diploma 1
Certificate
120 Hours
Film Crew Diploma 2
Certificate
240 Hours
Film Crew Diploma 80
Certificate
80 Hours
General Grip & Electrical for Film & TV
Certificate
40 Credit Hours
Make-up for Film & TV
Certificate
40 Credit Hours
Production 101
Certificate
40 Credit Hours
Props & Mold Making
Certificate
40 Credit Hours
Special Effects Makeup for Film & TV
Certificate
80 Credit Hours
Programs offered by the Center for Professional Studies
through the No Worker Left Behind Program
http://www.cpspoly.com/
Call (248) 844-9090 for more information
Program Title
Certification
Program Duration
Business, Management
Certificate
19 Weeks
Designer Engineer
Certificate
19 Weeks
Lean Six Sigma
Certificate
19 Weeks
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Certificate
80 Hours
PMP Exam Preparation
Certificate
80 Hours
ProEngineer
Certificate
80 Credit Hours
Project Management
Certificate
18 Weeks
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Programs offered by Central Michigan University
Off-Campus Programs, Auburn Hills
through the No Worker Left Behind Program
http://www.cmuoffcampus.com
Call (248) 364-4230 for more information
Program Title
Certification
Program Duration
Admin Medical Specialist w Med Billing Coding
+Terminology
Certificate
360 Hours
Administrative Dental Assistant
Certificate
240 Hours
Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office
Specialist
Certificate
240 Hours
AutoCAD 2009
Certificate
150 Hours
Bachelor of Science degree - Option in
Community Development
Bachelor's Degree
124 Credit Hours
Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in
Administration
Bachelor's Degree
124 Credit Hours
CompTIA A+ Certification Training
Certificate
320 Hours
Event Management and Design
Certificate
300 Hours
Forensic Computer Examiner
Certificate
150 Hours
Home Inspection Certificate
Certificate
200 Hours
HVAC Technician
Certificate
320 Hours
Marketing Design Certificate
Certificate
420 Hours
Master of Arts degree in Sport Administration
Other
36 Credit Hours
Master of Science in Administration
Other
36 Credit Hours
Certificate
240 Hours
Certificate
300 Credit Hours
Medical Transcription
Certificate
240 Hours
Medical Transcription + Medical Terminology
Certificate
300 Hours
Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Coding and Billing + Medical Terminology
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Microsoft Certified Destop Support Technician
(MCDST)
Certificate
200 Hours
Microsoft Office Specialist 2003
Certificate
120 Hours
Modern Automotive Service Technician
Certificate
380 Hours
MSA Certificate - Health Services Administration
Certificate
15 Credit Hours
Paralegal
Certificate
225 Hours
Payroll Practice and Management
Certificate
80 Hours
Pharmacy Technician
Certificate
240 Hours
Principles of Green Building
Certificate
30 Hours
Project Management
Certificate
40 Hours
Search Engine Marketing
Certificate
250 Hours
Six Sigma Black Belt
Certificate
200 Hours
Six Sigma Green Belt
Certificate
100 Hours
Travel Agent Training
Certificate
200 Hours
Web Design Certificate
Certificate
420 Hours
Programs offered by Central Michigan University
Off-Campus Programs, Troy
through the No Worker Left Behind Program
http://www.cmuoffcampus.com
Call (248) 526-2610 for more information
Program Title
Certification
Program Duration
Admin Medical Specialist w Med Billing Coding +
Terminology
Certificate
360 Hours
Administrative Dental Assistant
Certificate
240 Hours
Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office
Specialist
Certificate
240 Hours
AutoCAD 2009
Certificate
150 Hours
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Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in
Administration
Bachelor's Degree
124 Credit Hours
Bachelor of Science degree-Option in
Community Development
Bachelor's Degree
124 Credit Hours
CompTIA A+ Certification Training
Certificate
320 Hours
Event Management and Design
Certificate
300 Hours
Forensic Computer Examiner
Certificate
150 Hours
Home Inspection Certificate
Certificate
200 Hours
HVAC Technician
Certificate
320 Hours
Marketing Design Certificate
Certificate
420 Hours
Master of Arts in Education
Other
33 Credit Hours
Master of Science in Administration
Other
36 Credit Hours
Medical Billing and Coding
Certificate
240 Hours
Medical Coding and Billing + Medical
Terminology
Certificate
300 Hours
Medical Transcription
Certificate
240 Hours
Medical Transcription + Medical Terminology
Certificate
300 Hours
Microsoft Certified Destop Support Technician
(MCDST)
Certificate
200 Hours
Microsoft Office Specialist 2003
Certificate
120 Hours
Modern Automotive Service Technician
Certificate
380 Hours
Other
36 Credit Hours
Paralegal
Certificate
225 Hours
Payroll Practice and Management
Certificate
80 Hours
Pharmacy Technician
Certificate
240 Hours
Principles of Green Building
Certificate
30 Hours
MSA Degree-Health Services Administration
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Project Management
Certificate
40 Hours
Six Sigma Black Belt
Certificate
200 Hours
Six Sigma Green Belt
Certificate
100 Hours
Travel Agent Training
Certificate
200 Hours
Programs offered by FANUC Robotics America, Inc.
through the No Worker Left Behind Program
http://www.fanucrobotics.com/support-services/robotics-training/
Call 1-800-477-6268 for more information
Program Title
Certification
Program Duration
Robotics / Advanced Teach Pendent and
KAREL Programming
Certificate
120 Credit Hours
Robotics / Robot Programming of a FANUC
Robot
Certificate
32 Hours
Robotics / Robotic Welding with a FANUC
Robot
Certificate
32 Hours
Robotics /Robot Programming of a FANUC
Robot (eLearn)
Certificate
8 Hours
Robotics Technology / Robot Operations of
a FANUC robot
Certificate
24 Hours
Robotics Technology/FANUC Robot
Operations (eLearn)
Certificate
8 Hours
Robotics Technology/FANUC Robotics iRVision
Certificate
24 Hours
Robotics Technology/FANUC Robotics iRVision (eLearn)
Certificate
10 Hours
Robotics/ Electrical Maintenance of a
FANUC Robot
Certificate
32 Hours
Robotics/Advanced FANUC Teach Pendent
Programming (TPP)
Certificate
30 Hours
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Robotics/KAREL Accelerated Language
Programming
Certificate
Robotics/KAREL Operations and
Introduction to Programming
Certificate
40 Hours
Robotics/Mechanical
Disassembly/Reassembly of a FANUC
Robot
Certificate
32 Hours
Robotics/Simulation Programming
(HandlingPRO)
Certificate
8 Hours
Robotics/Simulation Programming
(HandlingPRO) (eLearn)
Certificate
4 Hours
Robotics/Simulation Programming
(PaintPRO)
Certificate
8 Hours
Robotics/Simulation Programming
(PaintPRO) (eLearn)
Certificate
4 Hours
Robotics/Simulation Programming
WeldPRO (eLearn)
Certificate
4 Hours
Welding Technology/Robotic Welding with
a FANUC Robot
Certificate
32 Hours
80 Hours
Programs offered by The Motion Picture Institute
through the No Worker Left Behind Program
http://www.mpifilm.com
Call 248-528-1760 for more information
Program Title
Motion Picture Production Program
Certification
Program Duration
Certificate
1 Year
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Programs offered by Oakland Community College
through the No Worker Left Behind Program
http://www.oaklandcc.edu/wfdev/nwlb/
Call 248-232-4000 for more information
Program Title
Certification
Program Duration
911 Dispatch Academy
Certificate
6 Weeks
Auto Service Technician Program Series
Certificate
287 Hours
License
10 Weeks
Business Administration
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Business Administration with a Concentration in
Accounting
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Business Information Systems
Associate's Degree
65 Credit Hours
Business Information Systems
Certificate
27 Credit Hours
Associate's Degree
71 Credit Hours
Ceramic Technology Certificate
Certificate
33 Credit Hours
Cisco Networking
Certificate
256 Hours
Computer Aided Design & Drafting Technology Engineering
Associate's Degree
66 Credit Hours
Computer Aided Design & Drafting Technology Tool & Die
Associate's Degree
71 Credit Hours
Computer Aided Design & Drafting Technology Vehicle Design
Associate's Degree
71 Credit Hours
Computer Aided Design and Drafting - CAD
Architectural Apps
Certificate
14 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - CISCO
Internetworking
Certificate
16 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - Computer
Support
Certificate
42 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - Computer
Support Option
Associate's Degree
76 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - Cyber Security
Certificate
39 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - Database
Administration
Certificate
19 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - Info Tech for
Homeland Sec
Associate's Degree
78 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - Info Tech for
Homeland Sec
Certificate
39 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - Network
Administration
Certificate
20 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - Network
Specialist
Certificate
37 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - Object-Oriented
Software Eng
Certificate
20 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - Software
Engineering
Certificate
44 Credit Hours
Basic Fire Fighter Training
Ceramic Technology
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Computer Information Systems - Software
Engineering Option
Associate's Degree
78 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - System
Administration
Certificate
19 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - Systems
Analysis
Certificate
44 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - Systems
Analysis Option
Associate's Degree
78 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - Web Developer
Certificate
32 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - Web Master
Certificate
47 Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems - Web Software
Engineering
Certificate
20 Credit Hours
Computer Support Engineering Technology
Associate's Degree
67 Credit Hours
Computer Support Engineering Technology
Certificate
40 Credit Hours
Other
16 Credit Hours
Control Systems Technology
Associate's Degree
75 Credit Hours
Cosmetology Management Option
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Cosmetology/Stylist Option
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Court and Caption Reporting
Associate's Degree
65 Credit Hours
Certificate
39 Credit Hours
Criminal Justice - Corrections
Associate's Degree
64 Credit Hours
Culinary Arts
Associate's Degree
79 Credit Hours
Certificate
32 Credit Hours
Associate's Degree
92 Credit Hours
Certificate
23 Credit Hours
Early Childhood Development
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Electrical Trades Technology - Industrial
Electrical
Associate's Degree
67 Credit Hours
Other
24 Hours
Associate's Degree
73 Credit Hours
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
Certificate
54 Credit Hours
Energy Conservation Apprenticeship Readiness
Certificate
270 Hours
Environmental Systems
Technology/AdvHtg,Vent.,AC,Refrig,Tech
Associate's Degree
73 Credit Hours
Environmental Systems
Technology/Heat,Vent,AC,Refrig Tech
Associate's Degree
73 Credit Hours
Excercise Science and Technology
Certificate
42 Credit Hours
Exercise Science and Technology
Associate's Degree
67 Credit Hours
Exercise Science and Technology - Business
Option
Associate's Degree
80 Credit Hours
Certificate
418 Hours
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Computer Support Engineering Technology - A+
Prep
Court and Caption Reporting Certificate
Culinary Arts - Baking and Pastry Arts
Dental Hygiene
Drafting
Emergency Fire Dispatch Training
Emergency Medical Services
Facilities Maintenance & Energy Conservation
Technician Pgrm
Fine Arts/Visual
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General Studies
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Graphic Design
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Hotel Management
Associate's Degree
68 Credit Hours
Interior Design
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Liberal Arts
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Library Technician
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Certificate
39 Credit Hours
Associate's Degree
66 Credit Hours
Certificate
30 Credit Hours
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Management Development - Concrete
Construction Manager
Other
12 Credit Hours
Management Development - Construction
Business Owner
Other
19 Credit Hours
Management Development - Construction
Contract Administrator
Other
18 Credit Hours
Management Development - Construction
Management
Certificate
36 Credit Hours
Management Development - Construction
Marketing
Other
19 Credit Hours
Management Development - Construction Project
Management
Other
19 Credit Hours
Associate's Degree
64 Credit Hours
Certificate
36 Credit Hours
Management Development/Entrepreneurship
Option
Associate's Degree
63 Credit Hours
Massage Therapy
Associate's Degree
65 Credit Hours
Massage Therapy
Certificate
43 Credit Hours
Medical Assisting
Associate's Degree
75 Credit Hours
Medical Assisting - Medical Insurance Coding &
Billing
Certificate
13 Credit Hours
Medical Assisting - Medical Office Clinical
Procedures
Certificate
20 Credit Hours
Medical Assisting - Ophthalmic Assisting
Certificate
16 Credit Hours
Medical Assisting - Phlebotomy
Certificate
10 Credit Hours
Medical Assisting Certificate
Certificate
43 Credit Hours
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Certificate
35 Credit Hours
Music Performance/Instrumental Option
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Music Performance/Vocal Option
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Music/Composition/Music Theory
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Nursing/Second Year Nursing Completion Option
Associate's Degree
32 Credit Hours
Library Technician Certificate
Machine Tool Numerical Control Technology
Machine Tool Technology
Management Development - Administrative Office
Management
Management Development-Construction
Management Professional
Management Development/Concrete
Construction Management
Molecular Biotechnology
Music Certificate
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Paralegal
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Paralegal
Certificate
32 Credit Hours
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Certificate
28 Credit Hours
Physical Therapist Assistant
Other
19 Credit Hours
Pre-International Commerce
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
ProE Advanced Part Modeling Wildfire 3.0
Certificate
16 Hours
ProE Creating Production Drawings Wildfire 3.0
Certificate
24 Hours
ProE Freeform Surface Modeling Wildfire 3.0
Certificate
16 Hours
ProEngineer 4.0 Program
Certificate
128 Hours
ProEngineer Surface Modeling Wildfire 4.0
Certificate
3 Days
ProEngineer Wildfire 4.0 - Introduction
Certificate
40 Hours
Associate's Degree
79 Credit Hours
Renewable Energies and Sustainable Living
Certificate
12 Credit Hours
Renewable Energies and Sustainable Living
Certificate
Certificate
28 Credit Hours
Road Construction Apprentice Readiness
Certificate
240 Hours
Robotics / Automated Systems Tech Programable Controllers
Certificate
12 Credit Hours
Robotics / Automated SystemsTechnology
Associate's Degree
71 Credit Hours
Robotics /Automated Systems Technology
Certificate
51 Credit Hours
Science
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Associate's Degree
62 Credit Hours
Certificate
120 Hours
Associate's Degree
70 Credit Hours
Other
32 Hours
SolidWorks Mechanical Design “Black Belt”
Training
Certificate
72 Hours
SolidWorks Simulation Classes (COSMOS)
Certificate
3 Days
SolidWorks Simulation Motion (COSMOS)
Certificate
2 Days
Associate's Degree
73 Credit Hours
Certificate
27 Credit Hours
Photographic Technology
Photographic Technology Certificate
Radiologic Technology
Shifting Gears
Sign Language Interpreter
SolidWorks Essentials
Theatre
Welding Technology
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Programs offered by Oakland University
through the No Worker Left Behind Program
http://www.oakland.edu
Call 248-370-2100 for more information
Program Title
Certification
Program Duration
Certificate
12 Credit Hours
Other
32 Hours
BA in Writing and Rhetoric
Bachelor's Degree
124 Credit Hours
BA/BS Biological Sciences
Bachelor's Degree
128 Credit Hours
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Bachelor's Degree
124 Credit Hours
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree
124 Credit Hours
BS in Med Lab Sciences - Clinical Laboratory
Sciences
Bachelor's Degree
128 Credit Hours
BS in Med Lab Sciences - Nuclear Medicine
Technology
Bachelor's Degree
136 Credit Hours
BS in Med Lab Sciences - Spec. in Radiologic
Technology
Bachelor's Degree
136 Credit Hours
BS in Med Lab Sciences - Specialization in
Cytotechnology
Bachelor's Degree
136 Credit Hours
BS in Med Lab Sciences - Specialization in
Histotechnology
Bachelor's Degree
136 Credit Hours
BS in Med Lab Sciences- Radiation Therapy
Specialist
Bachelor's Degree
136 Credit Hours
Business Administration and Management,
General
Certificate
15 Credit Hours
Business Administration and Management,
MBA
Other
48 Credit Hours
Business Intelligence and Data Mining
Certificate
160 Hours
Business, Management, Marketing, and
Related Support Service
Certificate
15 Credit Hours
Business/Managerial Economics
Certificate
15 Credit Hours
Business/Managerial Operations, Other
Certificate
40 Hours
Cinema Studies
Bachelor's Degree
124 Credit Hours
Communication
Bachelor's Degree
124 Credit Hours
Other
48 Hours
Computer Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
128 Credit Hours
Computer Information Technology
Bachelor's Degree
128 Credit Hours
Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree
128 Credit Hours
Computer Science & Engineering, M.S.
Other
40 Credit Hours
Computer Science and Informatics, Ph.D.
Other
80 Credit Hours
Certificate
36 Hours
Alternative Energy
Applied Programmable Logic Controllers
Programming
Computational Methods in Mechanical
Engineering
Computer Software and Media Applications,
Other
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Computer-Aided Design and Applications
Certificate
56 Hours
Create Hardware Using Verilog on a Spartan
3E FPGA
Other
24 Hours
Create Hardware using VHDL on Spartan 3E
FPGA
Other
24 Hours
Certificate
30 Hours
Electrical and Computer Engineering, M.S.
Other
32 Credit Hours
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ph.D.
Other
80 Credit Hours
Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
128 Credit Hours
Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree
160 Credit Hours
Embedded Systems, M.S.
Other
40 Credit Hours
Engineering Management, M.S.
Other
42 Credit Hours
Certificate
15 Credit Hours
Executive MBA in Health Care Management
Other
39 Credit Hours
Executive MBA in Information Systems
Leadership
Other
39 Credit Hours
Finance, General
Certificate
15 Credit Hours
Financial Distress and Corporate
Restructuring
Certificate
20 Hours
Financial Planning and Services
Certificate
55 Weeks
Bachelor's Degree
160 Credit Hours
Certificate
15 Credit Hours
Bachelor's Degree
128 Credit Hours
Industrial and Systems Engineering, M.S.
Other
32 Credit Hours
Industrial Automated Controls Design
Other
48 Hours
Certificate
12 Credit Hours
Other
120 Hours
Bachelor's Degree
124 Credit Hours
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Certificate
15 Credit Hours
Management Information Systems, General
Certificate
15 Credit Hours
Management Information Systems, M.S.
Other
42 Credit Hours
Master of Accounting
Other
36 Credit Hours
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Other
36 Credit Hours
Master of Arts in Teaching in Reading and
Language Arts
Other
40 Credit Hours
Master of Arts in Teaching with Elementary
Teacher Cert.
Other
48 Credit Hours
Master of Arts in Teaching with Secondary
Teacher Cert.
Other
46 Credit Hours
Master of Education in Special Education
Other
48 Credit Hours
Master of Education in Teacher Leadership
Other
36 Credit Hours
Credit Management
Entrepreneurial and Small Business
Operations, Other
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Human Resources Management and Services,
Other
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Information System Design and Development
Integrative Studies
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Master of Science in Applied Statistics
Other
36 Credit Hours
Master of Science in Chemistry
Other
32 Credit Hours
Master of Science in Industrial Applied
Mathematics
Other
36 Credit Hours
Masters of Arts in Counseling
Other
48 Credit Hours
Masters of Training and Development
Other
36 Credit Hours
Bachelor's Degree
128 Credit Hours
Mechanical Engineering, M.S.
Other
32 Credit Hours
Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D.
Other
80 Credit Hours
MS in Software Engineering and Information
Technology
Other
36 Credit Hours
Multi Disciplinary Appraisal Certificate
Program
Certificate
155 Credit Hours
Networking and System Administration
Other
120 Hours
Bachelor's Degree
125 Credit Hours
Operations Management and Supervision
Certificate
15 Credit Hours
Paralegal/legal Assistant
Certificate
2 Years
Other
160 Hours
Polymer Engineering
Certificate
12 Credit Hours
Process Management Certificate
Certificate
145 Hours
Program in Embedded Systems
Certificate
28 Credit Hours
Program in Industrial Automated Controls
Certificate
12 Credit Hours
Program in Mechatronics
Certificate
12 Credit Hours
Other
24 Hours
Project Management Certificate
Certificate
40 Hours
Project Management PMP Examination
Review
Certificate
40 Hours
Project Management Program
Certificate
80 Hours
Psychology, General
Bachelor's Degree
124 Credit Hours
Public Administration
Bachelor's Degree
124 Credit Hours
Other
40 Credit Hours
Bachelor's Degree
124 Credit Hours
Software Project & Quality Management
Other
120 Hours
Systems Engineering, M.S.
Other
32 Credit Hours
Systems Engineering, Ph.D.
Other
80 Credit Hours
Certificate
30 Hours
Mechanical Engineering
Occupational Safety & Health, BS
PLM Workforce Development Program
Program the HCS12 Microcontroller Using
Code Warrior
Public Administration, MPA
Social Work
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and
Information Resources Design
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Programs offered by Rochester College
through the No Worker Left Behind Program
http://www.rc.edu
Call 248-218-2000 for more information
Program Title
Certification
Program Duration
Business Administration And Management,
General
Bachelor's Degree
45 Credit Hours
Child Development
Bachelor's Degree
45 Credit Hours
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Bachelor's Degree
45 Credit Hours
Counseling Psychology
Bachelor's Degree
45 Credit Hours
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies
and Humanities, O
Bachelor's Degree
45 Credit Hours
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied
Communication, Ot
Bachelor's Degree
45 Credit Hours
Programs offered by Walsh College
through the No Worker Left Behind Program
http://www.walshcollege.edu
Call 248-823-1610 for more information
Program Title
Certification
Program Duration
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor's Degree
127 Credit Hours
Bachelor of Science in Business Information
Technology
Bachelor's Degree
127 Credit Hours
Chief Information Security Officer
Certificate
27 Credit Hours
Compliance, Governance and Audit
Certificate
30 Credit Hours
Digital Forensics
Certificate
30 Credit Hours
Doctorate of Management in Excecutive
Leadership
Other
60 Credit Hours
Dual MBA/MSF
Other
48 Credit Hours
Finance
Certificate
9 Credit Hours
Human Resources Management
Certificate
15 Credit Hours
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Information Assurance
Certificate
21 Credit Hours
International Business
Certificate
12 Credit Hours
Master in Management
Other
33 Credit Hours
Master of Business Administration
Other
39 Credit Hours
Master of Science in Accountancy
Other
43 Credit Hours
Master of Science in Information Systems
Other
36 Credit Hours
Master of Science in Finance
Other
36 Credit Hours
Master of Science in Information Assurance
Other
51 Semester Hours
Master of Science in Strategic Leadership
Other
36 Credit Hours
Master of Science inTaxation
Other
36 Credit Hours
Master of Science, International Business
Other
36 Credit Hours
Personal Financial Planning
Certificate
21 Credit Hours
Taxation
Certificate
12 Credit Hours
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UNEMPLOYMENT SERVICE CENTERS
IN OAKLAND COUNTY
Name
Description
Address
Phone
Website
Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS)
The center provides employment services and job training.
2651 Saulino Court
Dearborn, MI 48120
1-313-842-7010
www.accesscommunity.org
Keep Michigan Working:
Administrator
Description
Contact
Information
Name
Description
Address
Phone
Website
State of Michigan
A database with links for job opportunities and training.
www.mi.gov/jobs
M-TEC at Henry Ford Community College
The center provides internet access, job search assistance, information and referral
services to education and training programs, and career counseling.
3601 Schaefer Road
Dearborn, MI 48126
1-313-317-6600
www.hfcc.edu/mtec/
Michigan Works! Talent Bank:
Administrator
Description
Contact
Information
Michigan Works!
A website where workers can search for jobs and employers can contact
interested potential employees. Michigan Works!
Provides workforce training and job search assistance.
Phone Number: 1-800-285-WORK
www.michiganworks.org
Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA):
Administrator
Description
Contact
Information
Name
Description
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Description
Address
Phone
Michigan Works!, SEMCA
SEMCA is one of 25 Michigan Works! Agencies designed by the state to simplify
public and business access to educational training, self-help and economic
development opportunities.
25363 Eureka Rd, Taylor, MI 48180
1-734-229-3500
University of Michigan-The Center for the Education of Women
Provides job search counseling and assistance with resumes and cover letters
330 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
1-734-998-7080
http://www/cew.umich.edu
Women’s Center of Southeast Michigan
The center provides job workshops, assistance with resumes and cover letters, and
coach for interviews
2425 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1-734-973-6779
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Oakland County Michigan Works! Service Centers:
Name
Address
Phone
Hours
Name
Address
Phone
Hours
Name
Address
Phone
Hours
Name
Address
Phone
Hours
Name
Address
Phone
Hours
Name
Address
Phone
Hours
Name
Address
Phone
Hours
Name
Address
Phone
Hours
Ferndale Career Center
713 East Nine Mile Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
248-545-0222
Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Link Career Center
1847 North Perry Street
Pontiac, MI 48340
248-276-1777
Mon, Tue, Thurs and Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-7pm
North Oakland Career Center
2218 S. Milford Road
Highland, MI 48357
248-889-0410
Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
North Oakland Career Center
1370 S. Lapeer Road
Oxford, MI 48371
248-269-2399
Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Southfield Career Center
21030 Indian
Southfield, MI 48034
248-796-4550
Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Troy Career Center
550 Stephenson Highway
Troy, MI 48083
248-823-5101
Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Novi Service Center
31150 Beck Road
Novi, MI 48377
248-926-1820
Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Waterford Career Center
5195 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
248-682-3417
Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
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HOUSING, FINANCIAL, AND LEGAL COUNSELING
Oakland County Free Housing and Foreclosure Counseling (State or Federally Approved):
Name
ACCEL
Phone
1-866-643-8114
38505 Country Club Drive
Suite 220
Address
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Name
Phone
Address
Name
Phone
Address
Name
Description
Eligibility
Phone
Website
GreenPath Debt Solutions
1-888-860-4167
38505 Country Club Drive
Suite 210
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Lighthouse of Oakland County
248-920-6000
46156 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) Home Ownership Services
Home Ownership Services may help prevent loss of a home, providing services
such as: house payments (mortgage or land contract payments), including
principal, interest, legal fees and escrow for taxes and insurance; property taxes
and fees; mobile home lot rent for owners and purchasers of mobile homes; and
insurance coverage required by mortgage or land contract. The lifetime Home
Ownership maximum is $2000. Home Ownership Services cannot be approved if
the emergency was client-caused. A client-caused emergency is when an individual
fails to pay required payments for the six(6)-month period prior to the month of
application. Good cause may exist (except for property taxes) as a basis for an
applicant’s failure to prevent an emergency. The total amount of taxes past due for
all years does not exceed $2000.
Contact your local DHS County Office to Determine Eligibility
1-517-373-2035
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5531-18245--,00.html
Name
Phone
Michigan Foreclosure Prevention Project
1-248-443-8068
Name
Phone
Oakland County Housing Counseling
248-858-5402, 1-888-350-0900 ext. 85402
250 Elizabeth Lake Road
Suite 1900
Pontiac, MI 48341
Address
Name
Phone
Address
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
248-209-2790
196 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
PO Box 430598
Pontiac, MI 48343
Oakland County Free Legal Counseling:
Name
Phone
Website
Lakeshore Legal Aid
248-335-0125
www.oakgov.com/lawlib/news/lakeshore.html
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Description
Name
Phone
Legal
Matters:
Address
Website
Description
Name
Phone
Address
A collaboration of Lakeshore Legal Aid and Cooley Law School provides legal
assistance in all family law matters including divorce, custody, parenting time,
paternity, child support, guardianship and domestic violence. FLAP provides
services at clinics hosted at the Adams-Pratt Oakland County Law Library every
other Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Legal Aid and Defender Association
1-313-967-5555
1-877-964-4700
613 Abbott Street
Detroit, MI 48226
www.ladadetroit.org
Legal Aid and Defender provides legal assistance in all non-family law matters
including housing, bankruptcy, consumer protection, elder law, etc. There is an
income requirement to be eligible for services.
Oakland Mediation Center, Inc.
1-248-338-4280
550 Hulet Drive
Suite 102
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Accounting Aid Society—Tax Assistance Year-Round
Tax services are available year-round should you have a problem with a return,
need to amend a return, receive a notice from the IRS, have prior-year taxes due,
Description or other related concerns. The centers also mobilize and leverage community
resources by linking clients with credit repair, banking, utility, legal and other
services and programs.
For individuals with annual household incomes of $25,000 or less
Eligibility
For families with annual household incomes of $50,000 or less.
Family = a married couple or a person with at least one dependent
Website
www.accountingaidsociety.org
Phone
1-313-556-1920 or 1-866-673-0873
Name
Phone
Address
Osborn Neighborhood Tax Center – Open Year-Round
Appointments must be made by calling 1-313-368-5220
4777 E. Outer Drive @ Van Dyke, Detroit 48234
Name
Phone
Address
Southwest Neighborhood Tax Center – Open Year-Round
Appointments must be made by calling 1-313-554-2884
8634 W. Vernor @ Lawndale, Detroit 48209
Name
Phone
Address
Northwest Neighborhood Tax Center – Open Year-Round
Appointments must be made by calling 1-313-531-1829
19556 Grand River, Between W. Outer Drive & Evergreen, Detroit 48223
Name
Phone
Address
Northend Neighborhood Tax Center – Open Year-Round
Appointments must be made by calling 1-313-556-1920 or 1-866-673-0873
7700 Second Avenue @ Pallister, Suite 314, Detroit 48202
(Three blocks north of the Fisher Building in the Wellness Plan building)
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GENERAL ASSISTANCE AND HUMAN SERVICES
General Assistance / Human Services Portal:
Name
Description
Website
Name
Description
Website
Michigan Assistance and Referral Service (MARS)
MARS provides information about programs offered by the State of Michigan
that helps families in need of assistance for medical, nutritional, food, day car,
temporary cash, etc., and then screens families to determine eligibility.
www.mfia.state.mi.us/mars/
Michigan Helping Hand
Helps Michigan citizens facing economic hardship find the services they need.
Links and information is available for the following areas: Jobs and training,
unemployment benefits, health care, family support and housing
www.michigan.gov/helpinghand
Website
SHARE Network Michigan
SHARE Network brings together workforce development partners, faith-base
organizations, community organizations, businesses and government agencies
in one searchable website. Use the SHARE Network to: link to a service provider
information including address, hours of operation, a list of services they offer as
well as a point of contact. Search by County, location, service and/or by service
provider and create an online referral.
http://www.sharenetworkusa.org/sharenetworkmi.org
Name
Phone
Website
United Way of Southeast Michigan
Dial 2-1-1 to reach a live operator and assistance
www.uw211southcentral.org
Name
Description
Food and Nutrition Assistance:
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Hours
Name
Address
Phone
Catholic Social Services of Oakland County
53 Franklin
Pontiac, MI 48341
248-334-3595
www.cssoc.org
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-7:30pm
F.I.R.S.T Program/United Way
50 Wayne Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
248-874-1621
Name
Phone
Website
Fish and Loaves Community Food Pantry
1-734-442-0031
www.downriverfishandloaves.org
Name
Phone
Website
Food Gatherers (Ann Arbor)
1-734-761-2796
www.foodgatherers.org
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Forgotten Harvest
21800 Greenfield Road
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-967-1500
www.forgottenharvest.org
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Name
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Hours
Name
Address
Phone
Hours
Name
Address
Phone
Hours
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
1-313-923-3535 or 1-866-453-2637
www.gcfb.org
Hospitality House
1600 W. West Maple Road, Suite B
PO Box 284
Walled Lake, MI 48390
248-960-9975
www.hospitalityhousefoodpantry.org
Mondays 12pm-8pm, Thursdays 10am-2pm, Saturdays 11am-2pm
Lakecrest Baptist Church
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
248-681-3214
Monday-Friday 8-4pm, by appointment only
Lighthouse Emergency Services (Pontiac)
46156 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
248-920-6100
Monday-Friday 9am-12pm and 1-4pm
Phone
Hours
Open Door Outreach Center
7170 Cooley Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48327
248-360-2930
Tuesday-Friday 10am-4:30pm
Name
Phone
State of Michigan Food Assistance Program (FAP)
1-800-481-4989
Name
Yad Ezra
2850 W. 11 Mile Road
Berkley, MI 48072
248-548-FOOD
www.yadezra.org
Name
Address
Address
Phone
Website
Home Repairs:
Name
Description
Eligibility
Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS)
State Emergency Relief (SER) assists with home repairs to correct unsafe
conditions and restore essential services. Eligible home repairs may include
repair or replacement of a non-functioning furnace, hot water heaters or septic
systems. The lifetime maximum for energy-related home repairs (furnaces) is
$1,500. Home repair payments are made only if the repair is essential to remove
a direct threat to health or safety or is required by law or a mobile home park
regulation. The repairs(s) must restore the home to a safe, livable condition.
Individual requesting is the owner or purchaser of the home, or holds a life
estate or life lease on the home with the responsibility for home repairs; the
home is the individual’s permanent, usual residence; the home is not listed for
sale; the home is not in jeopardy of loss, and the ongoing cost of maintaining the
home is affordable to the individual (Total housing costs cannot exceed 75% of
the group’s net income). Contact your local DHS County Office to Determine
Eligibility
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Phone
Website
1-517-373-2035
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5531-15411--,00.html
Job Search Assistance:
Name
Description
Phone/Email
Website
Dress for Success
Dress for Success Michigan provides disadvantaged women with professional
attire, a network of support and career development tools to help women
succeed.
(734) 712-0517 or [email protected]
http://www.dressforsuccess.org/affiliate.aspx?sisid=41&pageid=34
Business Office Address:
5361 McAuley Dr., Ste. 1125, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Address
Mailing Address:
Dress for Success MI, PO Box 980138, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Name
Description
Website
Name
Description
Phone
Website
Name
Description
Website
Name
Description
Website
Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) Job Bank
The ESD Job Bank is an electronic resource for employers and recruiters, as
well as job seekers. Users must create an account to access the database.
http://careers.esd.org
Jackets for Jobs
Jackets for Jobs, a MichiganWorks! Affiliate, provides professional business
clothing at no charge for economically disadvantaged individuals in Metro
Detroit.
1-313-579-9160
http://www.jacketsforjobs.org
Michigan eLibrary (MeL)
MeL is Michigan’s online library and available to every Michigan resident via the
Internet. Under MeL’s Business and Jobs Gateway, workers can find information
about new careers, filing for unemployment benefits, job postings, and how to
help or grow a business. MeL’s LearningExpress Library database also has
practice tests and tutorials for college or different career fields, as well as
courses on the job search including resume/cover letter writing, interviewing,
and networking. Users can also find links to various job search websites.
http://mel.org/SPT--BrowseResourcesBusiness.php?ParentId=832
Michigan Jobs and Career Portal
The Portal allows you to search for job openings, resources for starting a
business, information on careers and financial aid opportunities for school and
job training.
http://www.michigan.gov/careers
Transportation Assistance:
Name
Description
Address
Phone
Website
Charity Motors
Charity Motors helps low income individuals purchase a vehicle of their own.
For pre-qualified individuals at Detroit car lots, Charity Motors discounts
vehicles up to 50 percent off their fair market value. Retail sales are offered
Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and a weekly auction every
Saturday at noon.
10431 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48204
1-888-908-CARS
http://www.charitymotors.org
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Name
Description
Phone
Website
Name
Description
Email
Website
Name
Description
Phone
Website
MichiVan VanPool and Commuter Services
MichiVan connect people to commute together on a regular basis. Riders share a
fee that covers the vanpool share, the cost of the vehicle, maintenance,
registration and insurance. Riders usually meet at a designated pick-up location
or a Park and Ride Location. Vanpoolers are also eligible to receive federal tax
incentives for vanpooling and the State of Michigan provies subsidies to both
new and existing groups as additional incentives to vanpool.
1-800-VAN-SHARE
http://www.vpsiinc.com/Home/MainMenu.asp?MMID=1&OID=27
MIRideShare
Michigan Rideshare provides a free and easy way for commuters over the age of
18 working in Southeast Michigan to find carpool, vanpool and bike partners.
Commutes should fall within Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair,
Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties. If you commute to a location outside of these
counties, contact the local RideShare office for that area.
Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Wayne: [email protected]
Washtenaw: [email protected]
http://www.theride.org
SMART Bus Connector
The Connector is a Curb-to Curb service you may use to travel anywhere within
designated service areas. You need to call and reserve your ride from 7:00am to
4:00pm, Monday through Friday, except for major holidays. All reservations
must be received by 4:00pm ONE day before service is needed. Serves: Auburn
Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Township, Clawson,
Farmington, Farmington Hills, Franklin, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Royal Oak
Township, Troy and West Bloomfield
1-866-962-5515
http://www.smartbus.org/Smart/Ride+SMART/Connector+Service/
Utility Assistance:
Name
Description
Eligibility
Phone
Website
Name
Description
AT&T Michigan Lifeline
AT&T Michigan offers a telephone assistance program to make basic phone
service more affordable to eligible customers. Benefits include 50 percent
discount on-line connection, monthly discount on basic service over $10.00 and
a waiver of deposit for local service. Optional benefits include toll restriction at
no charge, blocking of 900/976 numbers, additional lines, Caller ID, Call
Waiting, etc.
To qualify for Lifeline you must participate in one of the qualifying programs or
your income must be at or below 150 percent of the federal povery level (FPL).
Qualifying programs include: Food Stamps, Medicaid, Supplemental Security
Income (SSI), Family Independence Program (FIP, also known as TANF), Lowincome Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), National School Lunch-Free
Lunch Program, or Federal Public Housing/Section 8.
1-800-621-8650
Application: http://www.att.com/Common/images/Lifeline/LifelineMI.pdf
Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) State Emergency Relief
Financial assistance may be provided to low-income households who meet
eligibility requirements when heating or electric service has been or will be shut
up. Payments may include the amount needed to restoer or continue service for
at least 30 days. Also, services may include payment of necessary charges to
deliver a 30-day supply of deliverable fuel. Required payments are established
amounts that DHS expects families to spend on their energy bill. Households are
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Eligibility
Phone
Website
Name
Description
Website
Name
Description
Eligibility
Phone
Website
Name
Description
Eligibility
Address
Phone
Website
expected to make required payments for all utilities and shelter expenses before
receiving any State Emergency Relief (SER) assistance.
To be eligible for energy service assistance, an SER group must make all “energy
required payments” for both primary and secondary fuel sources toward their
energy service bills. The energy required payment period is the six(6)-month
period prior to the month the group applies. Contact your DHS County Office for
information regarding your eligibility.
1-517-373-2035
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5531-18243--,00.html
Michigan Energy Assistance Directory
Developed by the Coalition to Keep Michigan Warm, the directory provides
information on private and public programs that offer energy assistance and a
county by county listing of utilities, programs and resources available.
http://www.DELEG.state.mi.us/mpsc/winterwise/energy_assistance.htm
Michigan Home Heating Credit (HHC)
HHC is designated to assist low income families living in Michigan with the cost
of heating their homes. The HHC is federally funded through the Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), US Department of Health and
Human Services. The Michigan Department of Treasury is responsible for
processing the Home Heating Credit claim and issues payments.
To be eligible, your household income level must fall within designated limits,
your home must be in Michigan and it must be where you maintain a
permanent residence, you are not a full-time student who is claimed as a
dependent on another person’s income tax return, and you did not live in a Care
facility for the entire tax year.
1-800-827-4000
http://www/michigan.gov/heatingassistance/0.1607,7-215-33210---,00.html
The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW)
THAW is an independent non-profit agency that provides low-income individuals
and families with emergency energy assistance. During the 2007-2008 heating
season, THAW distributed more than $10,928,000 in energy assistance to more
than 9,000 households.
THAW programs begin each year in January and operate as long as funding is
available. In addition, every November, the Early Emergency program restores
service for qualified households before the winter season. Households requesting
assistance must have: a shut-off notice (except seniors, age 62+ who are
exempt), an immediate need for heating fuel, a residential utility account in their
own name at their primary residence in a THAW service area, discussed their
bill with the utility company, an annual household income less than 200% of
federal poverty guidelines, applied for all other public and private resources for
energy assistance (if eligible), and made payment of $200 on the utility account
in the past six(6) months. Approved assistance payments are made directly to
the utility or fuel provider. Applicants receiving THAW utility assistance may be
required to attend an Energy Education Workshop.
IMPORTANT: Applicant MUST keep a budget agreement with their utility
provider. If the applicant calls to remove their account from the budget, the
THAW cash/and/or utility match (if applicable) will not be applied or will be
removed from customer account.
607 Shelby Street, Suite 400, Detroit, MI 48226
1-800-866-8429
http://www.thawfund.org
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Weatherization Assistance:
Administrator
Description
Eligibility
Phone/Email
Website
Michigan’s Weatherization Assistance Program
Michigan’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a federally funded, lowincome residential energy conservation program. The program provides free
home energy conservation services to low-income Michigan homeowners and
renters.
Services include: wall insulation, attic insulation and ventilation, foundation
insulation, air leakage reduction, smoke detectors, and dryer venting. A trained
inspector will assess the eligible swellings for energy conservation needs. A
typical inspection will include Blower Door testing for air leakage, Combustion
Appliance testing for safety and efficiency, and a Health and Safety inspection. A
computerized audit is the basis for determining which measures are most cost
effective for each individual dwelling.
Eligibility is based on household income being at or below 200% of the federal
poverty guidelines. Recipients of the Family Independence Program (FIP)
administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS) or those who receive
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) automatically qualify for this no-cost
program. Only local Weatherization Operators can make eligibility
determinations for this program due to many variables.
1-517-373-2035 or [email protected]
http://www.michigan.gov/heatingassistance/0,1607,7-215-33212---,00.html
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OAKLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES THAT
PROVIDE FREE INTERNET ACCESS
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Auburn Hills Public Library
3400 E. Seyburn Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
248-370-9466
http://auburn-hills.lib.mi.us
Berkley Public Library
3155 Coolidge Highway
Berkley, MI 48072
248-546-2440
www.berkley.lib.mi..us
Birmingham Baldwin Public Library
300 W. Merrill
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-647-1700
www.baldwinlib.org
Bloomfield Township Public Library
1099 Lone Pine Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
248-642-5800
www.btpl.org
Clawson Blair Memorial Library
416 N. Main Street
Clawson, MI 48017
248-588-5500
www.cityofclawson.com/blairlibrary.htm
Farmington Community Library – TWO locations
23500 Liberty Street. Farmington, MI 48335
32737 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
248-553-3570
www.farmlib.org/fcl.html
Franklin Public Library
32455 Franklin Road
Franklin, MI 48025
248-851-2254
www.franklin.lib.mi.us
Orion Township Library
825 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, MI 48362
248-693-3000
www.orion.lib.mi.us
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Name
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
Website
Name
Address
Phone
Oakland County Library
Research Library
1200 N. Telegraph –Dept. 453
Pontiac, MI 48341
248-858-0738
www.oakgov.com/reslib/index.html
Pontiac Public Library
60 East Pike Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
248-758-3942
www.pontiac.lib.mi.us
Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-656-2900
www.rhpl.org
Royal Oak Public Library
222 East ElevenMile Road
PO Box 494
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-246-3700
www.ropl.org
Troy Public Library
510 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084
248-524-3538
www.troymi.gov/library
Waterford Township Public Library
5168 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, MI 48329
248-681-2036
www.waterford.lib.mi.us/branch
Waterford Township Library
Leggett Branch
3621 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
248-681-2036
West Bloomfield Township Library
4600 Walnut Lake Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
248-682-2120
www.wblib.org
West Bloomfield Library
Westacres Branch
7321 Commerce
West Bloomfield, MI 48324
248-363-4022
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