Virtual Oakland County Apprenticeship Showcase!
See Why A Registered Apprenticeship
May Be Your Best Career Move:
Register now: April 19, 2021, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
BECOME OAKLAND’S NEXT: HELP DESK
ADMINISTRATOR
See the flyer here:
Help Desk Administrator
Michigan "SkillstoWork" features a range of online learning and career exploration options – including free opportunities
Find your future opportunity here!
The State has launched a new online tool to make it easier to find information about Adult Education programs and services.
ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES LOCATOR
New! Michigan Reconnect will pay the cost of tuition for eligible adults who want to pursue an associate degree or skills certificate at their in-district community college. The program also offers skills scholarships to help cover the cost of tuition through more than 70 private training schools with 120 programs that offer certificates in high-demand careers in industries such as manufacturing, construction, information technology, healthcare or business management.
To be eligible for Michigan Reconnect, you must:
Be at least 25 years old when you apply. Have lived in Michigan for a year or more. Have a high school diploma. Have not yet completed a college degree (associate or bachelor’s)
Michiganders can submit applications at Michigan.gov/Reconnect. The application takes less than five minutes to complete and can be done on a mobile device.
Water Residential Assistance Program. Look at this flyer to see if you qualify for for repair assistance and even water saving help:
WRAP
Employee assistance grants for those whose employment at entertainment and recreational venues and restaurants.
This grant program puts dollars in the pocket of Michiganders who work in hospitality, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services sectors -- as well as the gym and fitness sectors. This grant program helps offset some of the financial losses they may have incurred due to a furlough, layoff or job loss, or a reduction of hours. Here are a few toplines about the grant program:
Eligible individuals can apply for one-time grants of up to $1,650.
There’s a 10-day window to apply for this grant – from January 15 to January 25 (so please don’t wait to apply when this grant program opens on Friday).
For details regarding the application process, go to EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE GRANTS
Applications will be processed through February and payments will be issued in March.
Do you need food, job search or training assistance? We have important information for you.
Review the flyer here:
Food assistance benefits.
Free Mental Health Screening. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. See the flyer here:
Click Here for Flyer
COVID-19 Rent, Mortgage & Utility Relief Program:
Click Here for Flyer
COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Information
As the Coronavirus situation evolves, the health and safety of our customers and staff remains our top priority.
Effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020, the Oakland County Michigan Works! offices are offering a limited number of services ONLY by telephone and virtual/remote services. Appointments are required. There will be no in-person services available at this time. Please call 248-691-8437 to make an appointment.
March 24, 2020 Center Operations Flyer
For regular updates please visit
www.oaklandcountymiworks.com
NEW!
Oakland County COVID-19 Site
Online Resources for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Flyer:
Get Online Help Here!
Please see the following information from the CDC:
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary
Oakland County Health Division - www.oakgov.com/health
COVID-19 General Public Toolkit from the Oakland County Health Department
COVID-19 Business Toolkit from the Oakland County Health Department
Oak Park Schools FEED OUR KIDS. Please see the flyer explaining how those out of school due to recent events can access breakfast and lunch meals.
Oak Park Schools Feed Our Kids
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Check here for help in our community:
2020 Oakland County Resource Guide
