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JOBSEEKER PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Our Service Center staff will work one-on-one with you to provide the assistance you need to overcome employment barriers. Specialized programs (not listed below) may be available. All services are FREE to those seeking employment, regardless of your job situation, education level, experience or skill level.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Whether you're looking for your first job or perhaps a career change, we can help. We offer one-on-one resume assistance, interview prep, online job search guidance, skills assessments, career advising, referral services, employment workshops, and more.
PUBLIC RESOURCE ROOMS
Our Resource Rooms, located in each of our seven Service Centers, are continuously upgraded, and designed and equipped to accommodate the job search needs of jobseekers. View our weekly updated Job Board, use our computers/fax/phone/printers for job related activities, learn how to job search online, get resume/interview guidance, and get one-on-one assistance from our Career Navigators.
JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS & TUITION ASSISTANCE
Training programs include on-the-job training, classroom training, apprenticeships and more. Job seekers may be eligible for training assistance (paid tuition, mileage reimbursement, and more) in a variety of in-demand occupation, such as nursing, truck driving, law enforcement, manufacturing, and more. Employers may be eligible for wage reimbursement during training, as well as hiring incentives for special populations.
Michigan Works! facilitates the WIOA in-school and out-of-school youth programs to help at-risk students 16-24 achieve their GED/diploma, learn leadership skills, and pursue future career paths. In addition, we offer many services to general student populations, including Career Readiness Workshops, Mock Interviews, Career Exploration events, Talent Tours with local employers, and more.
RE-ADJUSTMENT SERVICES AND ADULT EDUCATION
For workers experiencing company-wide layoffs, Michigan Works! offers rapid response, skills training, and basic re-adjustment services. For jobseekers who need basic education assistance, Michigan Works! offers soft skills workshops and adult education services.
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) is a federal program that assists workers who have lost or may lose their jobs as a result of foreign trade. TAA provides adversely-affected workers with opportunities to obtain the skills, credentials, resources and support necessary to become reemployed. Michigan is home to one of the nation’s most diverse and productive workforces, and TAA helps ensure our adversely-affected workers have the job training and support they need to tap into new employment opportunities. The program provides resources such as job training, career counseling, wage supplements for older workers, job search and relocation allowances, and income support for workers in approved training programs. The TAA program is currently in termination status, but TAA eligible workers have life-long benefits. If you think your employment has been impacted by foreign trade, please contact your local MW! service center or visit Michigan.gov/TAA to learn more.
WELFARE REFORM PROGRAMS
The AEP and PATH Programs are for those receiving cash assistance. To be eligible, the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) must refer you to Michigan Works! for required participation in activities such as Job Search and Job Readiness, Work Experience, Community Service, and more. These programs help move individuals from welfare to economic self-sufficiency by providing tools to help overcome employment barriers. Participation in the program is required.
SKILLS ASSESSMENT TESTING
Skills assessments are conducted through the WorkKeys system. The WorkKeys test measures your ability to perform in math, reading, and locating information on the job. The combination of these three tests result in a National Career Readiness Certificate, which can be presented to potential employers. The ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate measures and certifies the essential work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations.
