Literacy is one of the greatest gifts a person could receive!
Jen Selinsky
- APPRENTICESHIPS - SKILLED LABOR
- GED PREP
- INTERNET FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS
- LITERACY COUNCILS AND AGENCIES BY COUNTY
- ONLINE TRAINING - FREE
- SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
- 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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