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Statewide Employment and Vocational Training Resources
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Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)
MRS helps individuals with disabilities achieve employment and self-sufficiency through customized vocational rehabilitation services. They work closely with job seekers and employers to ensure successful job placements.
Services include vocational counseling, job training, assistive technology, job placement, and workplace accommodations. They also provide support for employers hiring individuals with disabilities.
Veterans’ Employment Services (VES)
VES is a program under the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, dedicated to assisting veterans and their families in finding meaningful employment.
Services include career counseling, job search assistance, resume writing, and access to job fairs and training programs tailored for veterans.
Goodwill Industries of Michigan
Goodwill Industries provides job training, employment placement, and support services for individuals facing barriers to employment, including veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those reentering the workforce.
Services include vocational training, resume assistance, interview preparation, and job placement. Goodwill also offers industry-specific training programs and certifications.
Michigan Works!
Michigan Works! offers a statewide network of agencies providing career planning, job training, and job placement services for individuals and businesses. Programs include workforce development and employment services tailored to local needs.
Services include resume writing, career coaching, job placement assistance, apprenticeship opportunities, and access to training programs. They also provide support for employers with recruitment and workforce development.
Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI)
MCTI provides specialized vocational training for individuals with disabilities. Training areas include healthcare, business, manufacturing, and hospitality.
Training programs include automotive technology, culinary arts, computer programming, and healthcare. They also provide job placement services and career counseling.
Learn More, Earn More!
This program offers pathways to obtain certifications and degrees that align with high-demand careers in Michigan. It also connects participants with potential employers.
The “Learn More, Earn More” initiative in Michigan focuses on empowering individuals to advance their careers through education and skill development. It offers a range of resources, including information on educational opportunities, financial aid options such as scholarships and grants, and insights into in-demand careers and required skills.
Apprenticeships in Michigan
Offers information and support for apprenticeship programs in various industries, combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction to gain certification.
These registered apprenticeship programs are tailored to meet the needs of employers while equipping participants with industry-recognized credentials and skills.
MiSTEM Network
Focuses on expanding opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and workforce development through collaboration among schools, businesses, and community organizations.
MiSTEM Network connects educators, businesses, and communities to provide high-quality STEM learning experiences and professional development for teachers. By offering resources like curriculum materials, hands-on activities, and engaging events, the network enhances STEM education at all levels.
Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)
MRS helps individuals with disabilities achieve employment and self-sufficiency through customized vocational rehabilitation services. They work closely with job seekers and employers to ensure successful job placements.
Services include vocational counseling, job training, assistive technology, job placement, and workplace accommodations. They also provide support for employers hiring individuals with disabilities.
Veterans’ Employment Services (VES)
VES is a program under the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, dedicated to assisting veterans and their families in finding meaningful employment.
Services include career counseling, job search assistance, resume writing, and access to job fairs and training programs tailored for veterans.
Goodwill Industries of Michigan
Goodwill Industries provides job training, employment placement, and support services for individuals facing barriers to employment, including veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those reentering the workforce.
Services include vocational training, resume assistance, interview preparation, and job placement. Goodwill also offers industry-specific training programs and certifications.
Michigan Works!
Michigan Works! offers a statewide network of agencies providing career planning, job training, and job placement services for individuals and businesses. Programs include workforce development and employment services tailored to local needs.
Services include resume writing, career coaching, job placement assistance, apprenticeship opportunities, and access to training programs. They also provide support for employers with recruitment and workforce development.
Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI)
MCTI provides specialized vocational training for individuals with disabilities. Training areas include healthcare, business, manufacturing, and hospitality.
Training programs include automotive technology, culinary arts, computer programming, and healthcare. They also provide job placement services and career counseling.
Learn More, Earn More!
This program offers pathways to obtain certifications and degrees that align with high-demand careers in Michigan. It also connects participants with potential employers.
The “Learn More, Earn More” initiative in Michigan focuses on empowering individuals to advance their careers through education and skill development. It offers a range of resources, including information on educational opportunities, financial aid options such as scholarships and grants, and insights into in-demand careers and required skills.
Apprenticeships in Michigan
Offers information and support for apprenticeship programs in various industries, combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction to gain certification.
These registered apprenticeship programs are tailored to meet the needs of employers while equipping participants with industry-recognized credentials and skills.
MiSTEM Network
Focuses on expanding opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and workforce development through collaboration among schools, businesses, and community organizations.
MiSTEM Network connects educators, businesses, and communities to provide high-quality STEM learning experiences and professional development for teachers. By offering resources like curriculum materials, hands-on activities, and engaging events, the network enhances STEM education at all levels.