Literacy/Education


    Literacy is one of the greatest gifts a person could receive! 
                                                                                                                       Jen Selinsky
                                                                                                                        
    1. APPRENTICESHIPS - SKILLED LABOR
    2. GED PREP
    3. INTERNET FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS
    4. LITERACY COUNCILS AND AGENCIES BY COUNTY
    5. ONLINE TRAINING - FREE 
    6. SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
    7. STATE OF MIGHIGAN: PRESCHOOL/HEADSTART
     
    ****  Mayor Duggan announced this in March 2016. Great news for our Detroit youth. Free tuition is available for all kids graduating from public, private, and charter schools in the city of Detroit at local community colleges. 

    http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2016/03/detroit_promises_tuition-free.html

    Students can apply for the funds at DetroitScholarshipFund.com. Those who have already applied through the predecessor program don't need to re-apply. Applicants must also apply for financial aid. The deadline is June 30.  313-627-5463 or 313-964-4000
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    APPRENTICESHIPS - SKILLED LABOR

    Each county in Michigan has an assigned Apprenticeship Success Coordinator who can help people locate an apprenticeship in a variety of skilled labor fields. That could be anything from being an electrician,to plumbing, to pipe fitting, to health care services.  Many skilled labor jobs are best learned with on the job training. 

    An apprenticeship is a paid training program that leads directly into employment in the field of training.  It's now called Work Based Learning.  It's often done in conjunction with
    a community college or other education institution.


    Here is the contact information.   

    Wayne County, Detroit only.  Apprenticeship Success Coordinator:  Mr. Reginald Williams, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, 313-481-9101  rwilliams@detempsol.org

    Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, Lapeer, Genesee, and Shiawassee Counties, Apprenticeship Success Coordinator:  Mr. John Samborski, GST Michigan Works! 810-233-5974 x 707  jsamborski@gstmiworks.org

    Macomb and St. Clair Counties,  Apprenticeship Success Coordinator: Ms. Kristie Kabacinski, Macomb-St. Clair Michigan Works!  586-783-1399  kkabacincki@macomb-stclairworks.org

    Oakland County,  Apprenticeship Success Coordinator: Ms. Denise VanHee Oakland County Michigan Works!  248-823-5109  dvanhee@troy.k12.mi.us

    Monroe and Wayne Counties,  Apprenticeship Success Coordinator:  Mr. Collin Mays, Southeast Michigan Community Alliance Michigan Works!  734-229-3518  collin.mays@semca.org

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    GED PREP

    GED Classes in Michigan Directory
    Online directory of GED classes for the state.  Choose "Pontiac" for the area north of the Detroit Metro area.

    Mott Comm. College / Workforce Education Ctr
    709 N Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48503, Phone: 810-232-2555


    Flint City School District2421 Corunna Rd – Flint – Michigan 48503, Phone: 810-760-7723

    Flint-Genesee Job Corps Center2400 N Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48505, Phone: 810-232-9102 

    Mott Adult High SchoolG-2138 W Carpenter Rd, Flint, MI 48505, Phone: 810-767-8500

    Stalker Adult Education CenterG-3329 Burnell Ave – Flint – Michigan 48504, Phone: 810-591-2880

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    INTERNET FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS  

    Comast Internet Essentials:  $10 per month with wifi
    https://customer.xfinity.com/help-and-support/internet/comcast-broadband-opportunity-program/

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    LITERACY COUNCILS AND AGENCIES by COUNTIES

    Genessee County
     


    Flint & Genesee Literacy Network
    The Flint & Genesee Literacy Network is made up of hundreds of organizations and individuals that are committed to improving the quality of life for all learners.  The web page
    gives the links to all levels of literacy helps in and around Flint.  Or call 810-232-2526
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    ONLINE TRAINING - FREE

    GCF ONLINE TRAINING - Free online courses
    (Sponsored by Goodwill Industries)
    The freedom to learn what you want, when you want, absolutely free! Check out their Everyday Life, Basic Math, and Computer Training today!


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    SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES 

    Michigan Alliance for Families - 800-552-4821 
    Michigan Alliance for families provides information, support, and education for families who have children (birth through 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services.  

    You can find your local office at this website: http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/maf-offices/ 

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    STATE OF MIGHIGAN: PRESCHOOL/HEADSTART

    Great Start to Quality- 877-614-7328
    Free and Low Cost Quality Child Care and Preschool.
    Many children in Michigan qualify for high quality child care and preschool at free or reduced cost. Learn more here about available programs and if you qualify.
     
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    SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES 

    Michigan Alliance for Families - 800-552-4821
    Michigan Alliance for families provides information, support, and education for families who have children (birth through 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services.  
    You can find your local office at this website: http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/maf-offices/ 

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    Updated11/17

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