Training Search
Michigan Dept. of Career Development. Career Education Consumer Report. List of educational providers approved for State-provided tuition vouchers available to low-income citizens. Apply at your local Michigan Works! agency.
Detroit Summer Youth Employment Program. Sponsored by City of Detroit Employment and Training. Applications available in most public schools during the month of February or pick up an application at 1300 Rosa Parks Blvd. (at Abbott Street). Sign on the outside of building says "Michigan Works!" (313) 628-2230. Persons outside Detroit, locate and contact your Michigan Works! Agency for summer program information.
Operation Able of Michigan
4750 Woodward, Hannan House, Detroit, MI 48201. (313) 832-0922. Free computer training programs with various requirements to qualify. Classes also available on a fee basis.
Experience Works Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP)
Paid placement with a community agency. Sign up at your local Michigan Works!
Focus: Hope
1200 Oakman Blvd., Detroit, MI 48238 (313) 494-4300. Free programs. Machinist Training Institute, Information Technologies Center, Fast Track and First Step programs to upgrade academic skills.
Detroit Urban League
9048 Linwood, Detroit, MI 48206. (313) 895-2500. Free employability skills training, counseling and placement.
Jewish Vocational Services
4250 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201. (313) 962-9675. Free employability skills training and counseling. Low income requirement.
Detroit Job Corps
11801 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit, MI. (313) 852-0300 or (800) 733-JOBS. Free programs. Low-income requirement.
SER Metro-Detroit
9215 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48210. (313) 846-2240. Free word processing and computer classes. Low-income requirement.
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit
3111 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48208 (313) 964-3900. Job training and related services. Free.
Oakland Builders Institute
Class schedules, course descriptions and information on how to register for the state builder's exam.
Warren/Conner Development Association
11148 Harper Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213. (313) 571-2800. Free employability skills, customer service skills training and career counseling for eastside Detroit Empowerment Zone residents.
Detroit Public Schools Adult and Continuing Education
Students must be twenty years of age or older and without a high school diploma to qualify for free classes.
Oakland Community College
Apply for financial aid. Call (248) 232-4000 for worker transition information.
Macomb Community College
Apply for financial aid.
Henry Ford Community College
Apply for financial aid.
Schoolcraft College
Apply for financial aid.
Marygrove Continuing Education
8425 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48221-2599. (313) 927-1350. Health, computers, real estate and online classes in many areas. Tuition.
