State and Local Programs Can Help with Job Search and Family Needs
STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS CAN HELP WITH JOB SEARCH AND FAMILY NEEDS
The Chrysler and General Motors bankruptcies have made a tough job situation even harder for our community. Because many people have had steady work over the years, they don’t necessarily know much about the programs that exist to help if they do lose their job.
There are many state and local programs out there that can help with a job search, job training, resume writing, and also with household expenses and mortgages. Below is information on programs that serve job seekers and their families in the Fifth Senate District.
United Way of Southeastern Michigan
The United Way runs the 211 Help Line which connects people with helpful services just as 911 connects people with emergency services. By dialing 211, people can be referred to agencies that can help with job training, rent, mortgage payments, and the cost of food or prescriptions. 211 is a lifeline for people in difficult situations trying to navigate their way through local and state programs. Phone: 211, or visit the website at:
http://www.uwsem.org/.
Rapid Response Program (DELEG)
This program in the State Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth (DELEG) begins when the Rapid Response program is notified of a plant closing or mass lay-off, and helps people with their job search and new training they may need. It is specifically designed to help in situations like the plant closings we will see with GM. Phone: 1-517-373-6234, or visit the website at:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcd/0,1607,7-122-1678_2665---,00.html.
DELEG Career Education and Workforce Programs
This website provides phone numbers and programs for veterans, programs for people transitioning from welfare to work, specialized job placement programs, and assistance for dislocated/laid off workers. Visit the website at:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcd/0,1607,7-122-1679---,00.html.
Focus: Hope
Focus: Hope offers job training and education programs through their centers of opportunity. The organization also offers food assistance to families in need. Phone: 1-313-494-5500, or visit the website at:
http://www.focushope.edu/default.htm.
Wayne County Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program
This program offers help to people no matter what point they are at in the foreclosure process. The program can determine a family’s options, and in some cases can negotiate directly with banks and lenders for the family. Phone: 1-313-833-2948 or Toll Free: 1-877-693-6199, or visit the website at:
http://www.fightmortgageforeclosure.com/.
State Department of Human Services (DHS)—WayneCounty
DHS can help with many needs including medical needs, utility assistance, and food assistance. The Central Office is located at 2929 Russell St. in Detroit. Phone: 1-313-396-0200.
Detroit.com
This website allows people to search jobs within Detroit. Job alerts can also be sent to job-seekers. Visit the website at:
http://detroitjobs.detroit.com/DTJ/browse_jobs_results/Michigan/143,84,12/MI-Detroit-area/browsejobsnew.html?zmc=detroitjobs&spc-detroitjobs.
Michigan Talent Bank
This site lists more than 15,000 new job openings monthly and allows people to post their resume. This website allows you to search for jobs in cities throughout Michigan. Phone: 1-888-253-6855 or visit the website at:
https://www.michworks.org/mtb/user/MTB_EMPL.EntryMainPage.
Michigan Civil Service Commission (MiCSC) – Detroit Job Postings
Job seekers can visit the Detroit Regional Office or use the online office to search by job category or county. Phone: 1-313-456-4400, or visit the website at:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/0,1607,7-147-6876_8030---,00.html.
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
This website offers information regarding how to claim unemployment benefits and other related information/documents. The website also provides links to assist with filing for unemployment. To file a claim by phone call1-866-500-0017. To inquire about a claim call 1-866-500-0017, press 3. You can also visit the website at:
http://www.michigan.gov/uia/0,1607,7-118-26831---,00.html.
Detroit Workforce Development Department
This office helps provide qualified workers to local employers through cost-effective, high quality employment, training, and education services in partnership with businesses, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and governmental agencies.
Phone: 1-313-876-0674, or visit the website at:
http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/Departments/DetroitWorkforceDevelopmentDepartment/tabid/81/Default.aspx.
Simply Hired—Detroit
This website lists job postings and charts tracking unemployment trends in Detroit. The website also provides information about companies and their employees. Visit the website at:
http://www.simplyhired.com/a/local-jobs/city/l-Detroit,+MI.
Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development, Inc. (LASED)
This organization serving Latinos and residents of Southwest Detroit offers programs and houses a variety of human service agencies to help citizens. Phone: 1-313-554-2025, or visit the website at:
www.lasedinc.org.
JobServe—Inkster
This website lists jobs available in Inkster and can be found at:
http://www.jobserve.us/Inkster_MI_Jobs.htm.
Simply Hired—Inkster
This website lists jobs available in Inkster and can be found at:
http://www.simplyhired.com/a/local-jobs/city/l-Inkster,+MI.
Simply Hired—Dearborn Heights
This website lists jobs available in Dearborn Heights and can be found at:
http://www.simplyhired.com/a/local-jobs/city/l-Dearborn+Heights,+MI.
JobServe—Dearborn Heights
This website lists jobs available in Dearborn Heights and can be found at:
http://www.jobserve.us/Dearborn_Heights_MI_Dba_Jobs.htm.
Department of Human Services—Inkster
The State Department of Human Services branch office is located at: 2700 Hamlin. You can reach the office by calling 1-313-277-4800.
MichiganWorks! Agency—Dearborn Heights, Inkster
The Dearborn office of MichiganWorks! is the closest office to Inkster and Dearborn Heights. It is located at 6451 Schaefer Rd. Dearborn. The office is on the second floor. Call 1-313-945-8380. The office is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The MichiganWorks! Agency website can be found at:
http://michiganworks.org/.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC): The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center
This office provides counseling, training, research and advocacy for new ventures, new start-up businesses, and existing small businesses. Phone: 1-313-967-9295, or visit the website at:
http://www.michiganadvantage.org/.
