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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1 S. Main St., 9th Floor

Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043 586.469.5125 ~ Fax: 586.469.5993 www.macombBOC.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2013

FINAL AGENDA

1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Adoption of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes dated 11-20-12 (special) and 12-19-12 (previously distributed) 5. Public Participation (five minutes maximum per speaker, or longer at the discretion of the Chairperson related only to issues contained on the agenda) 6. Overview of Michigan Works; Mission, Goals and Needs (page 1) 7. New Business 8. Public Participation (five minutes maximum per speaker or longer at the discretion of the Chairperson) 9. Adjournment

MEMBERS: Mijac-Chair, Carabelli-Vice-Chair, Boyle, Brown, Klinefelt, Moceri, Smith and Flynn (ex-officio)

MACOMB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS David J. Flynn – Board Chair Kathy Tocco – Vice Chair Mike Boyle – Sergeant-At-Arms

District 4 District 11 District 10 Toni Moceri – District 1 Marvin Sauger – District 2 Veronica Klinefelt – District 3 Robert Mijac - District 5 James Carabelli – District 6

Don Brown – District 7 Kathy Vosburg – District 8 Fred Miller – District 9 Bob Smith – District 12 Joe Sabatini – District 13

The mission of the Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board is to integrate those youth and adults facing barriers to employment into the labor

force by providing job training and other services that will result in increased employment and earnings,

increased educational and occupational skills, thereby improving the quality of the workforce and enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of Macomb and St. Clair county employers and the

employer base in southeast Michigan.

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Eligibility for Program:The goal of the Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board is to provide quality and comprehensive workforce, employment and training services through a collaboration with business, education, and other key government and community organizations.

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Eligibility for Program:Administrative Entity: Macomb/St. Clair Workforce

Development Board

Grant Recipient: County of Macomb

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37 Members

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Latest Annual Funding: $3,101,368 Participants served this year: 578

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Latest Annual Funding: $6,633,397 Participants served this year: 1,134

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Latest Annual Funding: $327,155 Participants served this year: 280

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Latest Annual Funding: $659,797 Participants served this year: 109

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Roseville Michigan Works! 15950 12 Mile RoadRoseville, MI 48066

Clinton Twp. Michigan Works! 43630 Hayes Road, Suite 100 Clinton Township, MI 48038

Mt. Clemens Michigan Works! 75 North River Road

Mt. Clemens, MI 48043

Warren Michigan Works! Majestic Plaza

27850 Van DykeWarren, MI 48093

Port Huron Michigan Works! 100 McMorran, 6th Floor

Port Huron, MI 48060

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2013 Catalog of Services

Administered locally by the

Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board, Inc.

Pure Michigan Talent Connect

the CIRCUIT Workshops

Workkeys® Assessment to earn a National Career Readiness Certifi cate

Career and Skills Assessments

Youth Programs

Welfare-to-Work Programs

Veterans Services

Services for Individuals with Disabilities

Employer Services

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Michigan Works! services can work for you!More than 100 Michigan Works! Service Centers, located throughout the state of Michigan and in our local Macomb

and St. Clair County community offer youth, adults, and the business community customer-friendly, easily accessible

services.

If you’re looking for your fi rst job or a better job – from entry level, skilled trades to degreed professions . . .

If you’re interested in discovering a new career, what training programs are available, where they’re available, what

fi nancial assistance may be available . . .

If you’re a veteran or have a disability and wish to learn about quality specialized services that can help you enter or re-

enter the workforce . . .

If you have a good job but want a great job . . .

If you’re an employer who needs to access a quality workforce . . .

Welcome to your local Michigan Works! system.We have the programs (most are free) that can help you reach your goals.

Please review what we have to offer. We look forward to serving you.

John H. Bierbusse, Executive Director

Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board, Inc.

VerKuilen Building • 21885 Dunham Road. Suite 11 • Clinton Township, MI 48036-1030

(586) 469-5220 • Fax (586) 469-7488

For Workforce Development Services in other areas of Michigan call

1-800-285-WORKS or visit Pure Michigan Talent Connect at www.mitalent.org

Local Michigan Works! agencies oversee comprehensive services designed to help employers access a skilled workforce and help

job seekers access satisf ying careers. Programs also include workshops to prepare youth and unskilled adults for entry into the

labor force and help individuals who are disadvantaged or who face serious barriers to employment develop skills through training

that leads to employment and ultimately economic self-suffi ciency.

The Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board, Inc., a non-profi t equal opportunity employer/program, is part of a

comprehensive workforce development system funded by the Workforce Development Agency, State of Michigan (WDASOM).

Auxiliary aids, services and reasonable accommodations are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay

Center 1-800-649-3777 (Voice and TDD).

Michigan Works! Service Center locations:

Port Huron Mt. Clemens Clinton Township Roseville Warren100 McMorran, 6th Floor 75 N. River Road 43630 Hayes 15950 Twelve Mile 27850 Van Dyke

Port Huron 48060 Mt. Clemens 48043 Clinton Twp. 48038 Roseville 48066 Warren 48093

810/966-3300 586/783-8700 586/263-1501 586/447-9200 586/574-2170

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

Pure Michigan Talent Connect Pure Michigan Talent Connect ................................................................................................................................................4

the CIRCUIT .........................................................................................................................................................5

WorkshopsStudy Skills Strategies ............................................................................................................................................................6Computers Don’t Byte ............................................................................................................................................................6

Job Search - Career Solutions ...........................................................................................................................................6Professiobnal Resume: Get Hired! Part I and II .................................................................................................................7Social Media: Revolutionizing Your Network ......................................................................................................................7ACE the Interview ................................................................ ...................................................................................................8Cover and Thank You Letters - Mastering the Job Search .................................................................................................8Job Fair Boot Camp ............................................................. ...................................................................................................8Ready...Set...Network! ......................................................... ...................................................................................................9Electronic Resume .............................................................. ...................................................................................................9

Peer Solutions: Career Exploration ........................................................................................................................................9Peer Solutions: Employment Expectations.............................................................................................................................9Peer Solutions: Interview Preparation ....................................................................................................................................9Peer Solutions: Job Search Burnout ......................................................................................................................................9Peer Solutions: Personal Branding.........................................................................................................................................9

Workshops that are required to complete the CIRCUIT

Assessment ServicesWorkkeys Assessment Leading to a Michigan National Career Readiness Certifi cate (MI NCRC) ................................10-11Self-Serve and Individualized Assessment Services ............................................................................................................12

Self-Serve Resource RoomSelf-Serve Career Navigation ...............................................................................................................................................12

Specialized ServicesMichigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) ..............................................................................................................................13Veterans Services.................................................................................................................................................................13Welfare-to-Work Programs ...................................................................................................................................................13Prisoner ReEntry ..................................................................................................................................................................14Assistive Computer Stations.................................................................................................................................................14Trade Act Program ...............................................................................................................................................................15Senior Worker Services ........................................................................................................................................................15Out-of-School Youth Programs .............................................................................................................................................16

TrainingMath and Reading Brush-up.................................................................................................................................................16Career Training .....................................................................................................................................................................17On-the-Job Training ..............................................................................................................................................................17

Employer ServicesMichigan Talent Bank/Pure Michigan Talent Connect ..........................................................................................................18Additional Services for Empoyers.........................................................................................................................................18the CIRCUIT Tracking Form .................................................................................................................................................19

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PURE MICHIGAN TALENT CONNECTPURE MICHIGAN TALENT CONNECT

Description: Whether you are a degreed professional, skilled tradesperson, or looking for an entry-level job,

you can market your skills, abilities, and career goals by posting your resume on Pure Michigan

Talent Connect. Best of all, you can connect directly with employers who have posted jobs on

Pure Michigan Talent Connect.

It’s free. It’s quick. It’s easy.

Pure Michigan Talent Connect allows you to…

post and update your resume to market your skills and abilities to employers

have your resume active for 90 days; af ter that, you must log into Pure Michigan Talent

Connect at least once every 90 days to keep your profi le searchable by employers.

review job openings posted by hundreds of employers

access local and state job fair information

You can access Pure Michigan Talent Connect from any computer with Internet access

You may also contact Michigan Works! Service Centers in Macomb and St. Clair counties where

computers and assistance are available for you to post your resume.

By completing a Pure Michigan Talent Connect Application, you can speed-up the processing of

posting your resume online.

About safeguards in the system to protect your privacy…

While no system is 100% safe, steps have been taken to safeguard your privacy and ensure

that security measures uphold the integrity of the system.

The USER ID/PIN that you establish as part of the registration process will be required each

time you access your resume in the system. This USER ID/PIN is encrypted (scrambled) in

the data base as a security feature. Should you forget the email address you used or your

password, you may call the Pure Michigan Talent Connect hlepline at 1-888-522-0103 M-F

between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. EST or email [email protected].

Your personal information (name, address, telephone number) and the body of your resume

are stored in two separate fi les within the system.

Your resume will only be available to an employer who is registered in the system and who

has been determined by administrators of the system to be a valid employer.

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Study Skills Strategies Who can register? Individuals enrolling in vocational classroom training are required to attend this seminar.

Prerequisites: Pure Michigan Talent Connect registration required.

Description: This seminar can help you become a more successful student. Polishing your study skills can diminish

your anxiety and increase your confi dence. This seminar will outline the basics of understanding and

retaining information in the classroom and from textbooks.

What you will learn: Note-taking techniques Memory enhancing techniques

Exam Strategies Reading, writing, math techniques

Michigan Works!

Service Center

Locations/Times: Locations and times to be scheduled by a case manager.

WORKSHOPSWORKSHOPS

Computers Don’t ByteWho can register? Anyone


Description: If you have little or no computer skills this may be the workshop for you. Join us for an overview of using

a desktop computer where you will learn terminology and basic functions.

What you will learn: ♦ How to use the mouse ♦ How to search the Internet

♦ Keyboard functions ♦ How to create an email account

Michigan Works!

Service Centers

Locations/Times:

See current calendar for locations, dates and times.

Call our reservation line to sign up:

Macomb County: (586) 783-8708

St. Clair County: (810) 966-3332

Job Search - Career SolutionsWho can register? Anyone


Description: Learn new job search trends and master effective employment seeking skills to give you the competitive

edge.

What you will learn: ♦ How to break old job seeking habits ♦ Effective job searching habits

♦ How to dress for successs ♦ Importance of setting goals

Michigan Works!

Service Centers

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Professional Resume: Get Hired! Part IWho can register? Anyone


Description: Gain the knowledge and ability to improve the writing of your professional resume, while understanding the relevance of various formats.

What you will learn: Basics of a resume

Types of resumes: Chronological, Functional, Combination, Plain Text

Resources to boost your resume

How to address gaps in employment history

How to effectively use key words so employers will fi nd your resume

Michigan Works!Service CentersLocations/Times:


Call our reservation line to sign up:Macomb County: (586) 783-8708 St. Clair County: (810) 966-3332

WORKSHOPSWORKSHOPS

Professional Resume: Get Hired! Part IIWho can register? Those who have received an invitation af ter attending Part I


Attend Professional Resume: Get Hired! Part I

Copy of the resume that you have worked on since Part I

Description: One-on-one individualized time with a Michigan Works! representative who can offer feedback and

helpful hints as you work on perfecting your resume.

Michigan Works

Service Center

Locations/Times: Designed to take place one week af ter Part I

Social Media: Revolutionizing Your Network Who can register? Anyone

Prerequisites Pure Michigan Talent Connect registration required.

Description: Understand the importance of the modern approach to networking and how social media can improve

your employment search.

What you will learn: What is social media?

How to use social media for job searching

Brief introduction to Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Pinterest & You Tube

How to create and maintain your online reputation

Michigan Works!

Service Centers

Locations/Times:





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ACE the InterviewWho can register? Anyone


Description: Be in command of the interview process by understanding types of interviews and expected behaviors as well as pre-interview preparation and interview and post-interview skills.

What you will learn: How to handle the different types of interviews

Interview follow-up techniques

Group/Panel interview strategies

STAR Technique



Call our reservation line to sign up:Macomb County: (586) 783-8708 - St. Clair County: (810) 966-3332

Cover and Thank You Letters - Mastering the Job SearchWho can register? Anyone


Description: Improve your ability to write an outstanding cover letter that will motivate the employer to contact you for an interview and a thank you letter that will have the employer remembering you and your outstanding skills.

What you will learn: The purpose of a cover letter and thank you letter

Cover and thank you letter formats

When to use a cover letter and send a thank you letter

Constructing your own letters




Macomb County: (586) 783-8708 - St. Clair County: (810) 966-3332

Job Fair Boot CampWho can register? Anyone


Description: This workshop teaches and coaches the attendee on how to strategically prepare for and interact with employer representatives, increasing the probability of an interview with the companies of interest.

What you will learn: What to expect a a job fair What to bring to a job fair

How to prepare for a job fair Job fair Do’s and Don’ts





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REGISTER

TODAY!Electronic Resume

Who can register? Anyone


Description: Understand how an electronic resume differs from a professional resume and make the most of an

online resume service, such as Talent Connect.

Michigan Works!

Service Centers

Locations/Times: COMING SOON!

Ready...Set...Network!Who can register? Anyone


Description: Learn how to get in touch with the right people and make a lasting impression. It all starts with a great fi rst impression. This workshop will provide the proper means to develop lasting networking abilities.

What you will learn: Networking Myths & Facts Social Media and Networking

Where and how to network Networking Business Cards





Peer Solutions Job Club - 5 Part SeriesWho can register? Anyone


Description: Join a group of peers and discuss employment trends while empowering one another towards gainful

employment.

Workshops: Career Exploration Interview Preparation

Employment Expectations Job Search Burnout

Personal Branding

Michigan Works!

Service Centers

Locations/Times:


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The Michigan National Career Readiness Certificate (MI NCRC)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan National Career Readiness Certificate (MI NCRC)?This portable credential — powered by WorkKeys® — verifies to employers anywhere in Michigan and the United Statesthat an individual has essential core employability skills in Applied Mathematics, Locating Information and Reading forInformation. These three skills are highly important to the majority of jobs in the workplace. The certificate offers individuals,employers, and educators an easily understood and universally valued credential that certifies the attainment of theseworkplace skills.

Who developed WorkKeys® and the National Career Readiness Certificate?WorkKeys® and the National Career Readiness Certificate were developed by ACT, an internationally recognized assessmentand research company. ACT is best known for the ACT assessment, which helps students transition into college. ACT isequally committed to helping individuals transition into and within the workplace using WorkKeys.®

How did the National Career Readiness Certificate become the MI NCRC? There is already broad-based usage of WorkKeys® and the NCRC throughout the State of Michigan. All three of theWorkKeys® tests that make up the NCRC are included in the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) given to all high school juniors.WorkKeys® tests are currently in use by many of the Michigan Works! Agencies to determine candidates’ skills and qualifi-cations for available jobs. They are also being used by state apprenticeship training and other occupational programs todetermine applicants’ readiness to enter and succeed in the program, and many of the state’s community colleges areWorkKeys® testing centers.

The Council for Labor & Economic Growth (CLEG), Michigan’s state workforce investment board, recommended that theState of Michigan adopt a national career readiness certificate (“MI NCRC” based on ACT WorkKeys®) be implementedstatewide.

Why is the MI NCRC based on the Applied Mathematics, Locating Information andReading for Information, skills?ACT has profiled more than 14,000 individual jobs across the country to determine the skills and skill levels needed to succeed in them. ACT currently has nine different assessments. However, according to ACT findings, three skills are highlyimportant to the vast majority of jobs.

� Applied Mathematics—Applying mathematical reasoning to work-related problems.

� Locating Information—Using information from materials like diagrams, floor plans, tables, forms, graphs, and charts.A solid foundation of these three skills is essential for a well-qualified workforce.

� Reading for Information—Comprehending work-related reading materials, from memos and bulletins to policy manuals and governmental regulations.

What makes the MI NCRC unique?The MI NCRC is based on a subset of the well-established WorkKeys® tests that are documented as making a difference foremployers. WorkKeys® has been in use for nearly two decades and is already widely accepted by thousands of companies allover the world. Also, WorkKeys exams are compliant with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regula-tions. Because WorkKeys® assesses essential foundational skills, they are applicable to, and necessary for, virtually every job.

While the NCRC is in place in several other states, Michigan is the first state to use the NCRC statewide in both its educa-tion and workforce systems. Additionally, in response to employer requests to further prepare Michigan job seekers foremployment, individuals who complete employability skills training that comply with state standards will receive a completion of training certificate from their Michigan Works! Agency.

What are employability skills?Employability skills represent essential work habits, behaviors, and attitudes required in today’s workplace. They include skilldevelopment in areas such as effective communication, teamwork, diversity, conflict resolution, problem solving, and critical thinking.

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What are the certificate skill levels?The WorkKeys® job profiling process has generated a database with occupational profiles for thousands of jobs across the country. A majority of the jobs in the database require certain skill levels in three core areas: Applied Mathematics,Locating Information, and Reading for Information. The higher the skill levels, the more jobs for which the applicant qualifies. The certificates are given in four categories:

� Platinum Level—Signifies an individual has scored at least a Level 6 in each of the three core areas.� Gold Level—Signifies an individual has scored at a Level 5 in each of the three core areas.� Silver Level—Signifies an individual has scored at least a Level 4 in each of the three core areas.� Bronze Level—Signifies an individual has scored at least a Level 3 in each of the three core areas.

How are the certificate skill levels related to job skill requirements?The WorkKeys® assessments contain situations, reading materials, problems, and messages directly related to activities in the workplace. The assessments are criteria-referenced to skills and skill levels that employers have determined arenecessary for successful performance in the workplace.

How can employers use the MI NCRC?Employers use the MI NCRC as one factor, along with other educational and background information, in making employ-ment and training decisions. The MI NCRC is often considered a plus when presented to an employer during the hiringprocess because it shows the individual has attained specific workforce competency levels in Applied Mathematics,Locating Information, and Reading for Information.

What are the benefits to an employer using the MI NCRC?WorkKeys® assessments have been shown to improve the quality of new hires, reduce training time, reduce turnover, andincrease productivity. An employer may use the MI NCRC to help reduce hiring time and costs.

How will employers know applicants have valid MI NCRCs?Certification is verifiable in two ways. The applicant/employee may present the physical certificate. Employers can alsoverify certification through the ACT website (www.act.org/certificate/verify) using the certificate number provided by theapplicant/employee.

Why do individuals need the MI NCRC?The MI NCRC is designed to complement other traditional credentials, such as a high school diploma, community collegedegree, or college degree. While these educational credentials mark the fulfillment of an individual‘s classroom learningexperiences, the certificate confirms the individual‘s competence in a specific set of workplace skills.

Do individuals with a high school diploma or GED still need a MI NCRC?Yes. The MI NCRC shows an individual’s qualifications in essential workplace skills. But it is not a replacement for thehigh school diploma or any other credential or certification. It is a reinforcement of the new Michigan high schoolstandards and a portal to tutorial learning, remediation, postsecondary education, and work. The certificate is a meaningfulachievement along the continuum of lifelong learning.

Is training available to improve the WorkKeys® skill levels?WorkKeys® is tied to specific training and curriculum for skill improvement, enabling educators and trainers to help individualsimprove their skills and enhance job opportunities.

Where do individuals go to enroll and take the assessments for the MI NCRC?Individuals should contact their local Michigan Works! Agency for more information by calling 1-800-285-WORKS(9675).

How much do the assessments cost and how will the costs be covered?Each assessment costs $5 and the certificate itself is an additional $5. Federal funds available through the state ofMichigan will be used to cover these costs for individuals assessed through the Michigan Works! system.

Is the MI NCRC a racially/ethnically neutral assessment?WorkKeys® provides all individuals, independent of their racial/ethnic background, a fair opportunity to demonstrate theirskills. To ensure this opportunity, the WorkKeys® assessments are developed according to high professional standards.Assessment items are subjected to an external review for cultural bias and are analyzed to ensure they provide a fair testof the skills being assessed. The important consideration is that individuals have access to a valid and reliable indicator of their skills so their strengths and weaknesses can be accurately identified and addressed.

Are accommodations made for those interested in pursuing a certificate who have disabilities?It is essential that obtaining the MI NCRC be an inclusive process for customers with disabilities. MWAs must follow theWorkKeys® guidelines for providing accommodations for customers with disabilities. Employers must be informed that regard-less of how customers with disabilities score on WorkKeys®, employers still have a responsibility to consider employment forthat applicant if they can perform the essential functions of the job they are applying for with reasonable accommodation.

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SELF-SERVE RESOURCE ROOMSELF-SERVE RESOURCE ROOM

Self-Serve Career NavigationDescription: Although anyone searching for a new or better job should take advantage of the many free workshops

available, Michigan Works! Service Centers also feature self-serve career navigation rooms with a variety

of materials for customers including:

Online resources for:

Career exploration Skills assessment Community Resources Job search tools Training exploration tools Veterans resources Job readiness tools Free tutorials, including Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. Unemployment resources

Computers equipped with Resume Maker sof tware that

helps you create a professional resume and cover letter

A phone bank for customers to use to schedule interviews with employers

Michigan Works!

Service Centers

Locations/Times:

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Port Huron Roseville Clinton Township (810) 966-3300 (586) 447-9200 (586) 263-1501

Warren Mt. Clemens (586) 574-2170 (586) 783-8700

ASSESSMENT SERVICESASSESSMENT SERVICES

Self-Serve and Individualized Assessment Services Who can register? Anyone


Description: A variety of self-service assessment tools are available including career interest inventories as well as

specialized assessments available through Michigan Works! Service Center staff. Assessments may be

paper and pencil or computerized. Examples of assessments include:

Reading and Math assessments Achievement testing

Profi ciency and Aptitude testing Career interest inventories

Transferable skills identifi cation

Michigan Works!

Service Centers Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Locations/Times: Port Huron Roseville Clinton Township (810) 966-3300 (586) 447-9200 (586) 263-1501


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SPECIALIZED SERVICESSPECIALIZED SERVICES

Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)Description: Michigan Rehabilitation Services partners with individuals and employers to achieve quality employment

outcomes and independence for persons with disabilities. MRS works with individuals who want to work and have barriers to employment due to a mental or physical disability. MRS also serves local employers by helping them retain valued employees with disabilities. MRS is a bureau within the Department of Human Services.

Services: Professional vocational rehabilitation counseling and career guidance

Disability assessment On the job training opportunities

Vocational evaluations Professional job placement assistance

Individual career employment plans Employment retention services

Job training Assistive technology and job accommodation services


For more information, contact a Michigan Works! Service Center.Port Huron Roseville Clinton Township

(810) 966-3300 (586) 447-9200 (586) 263-1501

Veterans ServicesDescription: Veterans Employment Representatives, located on-site at Michigan Works! Service Centers listed below,

are veterans helping fellow veterans fi nd work, build career skills and access federal and state veterans services. Veterans Employment Representatives are ready to help you with knowledge of the local job market and direct access to federal and state resources.

Services: Development of a personalized action plan to help you meet your employment goals

Michigan Works! promotes veteran’s priority of service. What is priority of service? Covered persons are given priority over non-covered persons for the receipt of employment, training and placement services provided under a qualifi ed job training program. This means that a veteran or an eligible spouse either receives access to a service earlier in time than a non-covered person or, if the resource is limited, the veteran or eligible spouse receives access to the service instead of or before the non-covered person.

Employment preference for veterans means a Veterans Employment Representative has access to many jobs fi rst and can refer veterans before the jobs are available to the general public.

In addition to using the Pure Michigan Talent Connect system, Veterans Employment Representatives can identify employers on your behalf.

Licensed counselors provide career exploration and planning through the use of interest inventories, labor market information and other career planning tools

Help with overcoming employment barriers with referrals to agencies and organizations that can provide needed service.

Michigan Works! For more information, contact a Michigan Works! Service Center.Service Centers Port Huron Roseville Clinton Township Mt. ClemensLocations/Times: (810) 966-3300 (586) 447-9200 (586) 263-1501 (586) 783-8700

Welfare-to-Work ProgramsDescription: The Partnership, Accountability, Training and Hope (PATH) program provides services to individuals that

lead to employment and economic self-suffi ciency. Eligible individuals applying for or receiving cash assistance are referred by the Department of Human Services.

Services: Assessment including basic skills assessment, career exploration, and assessment of barriers

Job Readiness activities including barrier resolution; decision making and goal setting

Job Search preparation including job retention skills; interpersonal communication skills; resume preparation; interviewing skills and other job search preparation skills

Job Search/Job Club

Short-term and long-term career counseling and access to vocational training

Support services and job retention activities

Michigan Works! For more information, contact a Michigan Works! PATH staff.Service Centers Port Huron Roseville Clinton TownshipLocations/Times: (810) 966-3300 (586) 447-9200 (586) 263-1501

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Prisoner ReEntryDescription: The primary goal of the Prisoner ReEntry program is to increase public safety by reducing crime.

Prisoner ReEntry is a statewide strategic approach to create safer neighborhoods and better citizens.

Parolees released to Macomb or St. Clair County communities from a correctional facility, who are

identifi ed to participate in the Prisoner ReEntry program, benefi t from the delivery of a seamless plan

of services, programming, support and supervision from the time of entry to prison through transition,

reintegration and af tercare.

Services: Transition services from correctional facilities into the community

Assessment, career counseling, case management

Linkages to community resources to address barriers

Barrier resolution including housing, transportation and other barriers

Job search, job placement, assessment

Education and training opportunities

Mentoring program

Evidence-based programming to address individual needs

Michigan Works!

Service Centers Call Prisoner ReEntry staff for information.

Locations/Times:

Macomb County: (586) 469-5850 St. Clair County: (810) 966-3300

Assistive Computer StationsDescription: Michigan Works! Service Center computers are fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. Each

Service Center has an assistive computer station designed for individuals with low-vision problems, mild

to moderate psychomotor and/or learning disabilities. Our assistive computer is available to users on

a self-serve basis, but customers may request help from trained staff persons at any time.

Services: JAWS for Windows Intellikeys keyboard with overlays

Scanner with OpenBook software Zoomtext screen magnifi cation sof tware

CCTV magnifi cation device with foot switch Large fl at panel monitor

Push button adjustable height desk Trackball mouse

Braille Embosser with Duxbury sof tware

(available at Clinton Twp. only)

Services for Customers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing:

Michigan Works! Service Centers in Macomb and St. Clair Counties are equipped with Video Relay

Service (VRS) and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)

Video Relay Services (VRS) is a telecommunication service that allows deaf, hard of hearing and

speech impaired individuals who use American Sign Language to communicate with voice telephone

users through videoconferencing equipment; a qualifi ed ASL interpreter acts as a liaison, voicing the

signed message (transmitted over video link) to the hearing party and signing the voiced message to the

customer.

Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) allows deaf and hearing individuals who are in the same room to

converse with each other using videoconferencing technology, a video remote interpreter and a dedicated

high-speed internet connection. The interpreter signs everything that the hearing person speaks and

voices what the deaf person signs. This is a fee-based service that is paid for by Michigan Works! in

Macomb and St. Clair Counties by appointment. Please contact Lynn Hosking at (586) 263-8498.

Michigan Works!

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Trade Act ProgramDescription: The TAA program is a federal entitlement program that assists U.S. workers who have lost or may lose

their jobs as a result of foreign trade. The program goal is to provide eligible workers with opportunities

to obtain the skills, credentials, resources, and support necessary to become reemployed as quickly as

possible.

Workers eligible for TAA benefi ts are determined by certifi cation from the United States Department

of Labor. The certifi cation process is initiated by a petition fi led by a group of three or more workers,

the worker’s employer, union offi cials representing the workers, or state workforce agencies (including

Michigan Works!).

If an individual is determined eligible as a member of a worker group certifi ed by the USDOL, the worker

may be eligible for the following benefi ts and services:

Career and employment counseling

Job search assistance

Classroom training

On-the-job training

Job search allowance

Relocation allowance

Trade readjustment allowance (TRA) - wage subsidy

Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)

Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance (RTAA) - wage subsidy for workers over age 50

Michigan Works!




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Senior Worker ServicesDescription: Title V, also known as the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides part-time

work and on-the-job training in community service activities for those who are low-income and 55 years

of age or older. The program is designed to assist unemployed seniors with re-entering the work force

by providing them with new or enhanced job skills.

Services: Matches your interests and skills with a community service training assignment in an agency close

to where you live

Provides an opportunity to upgrade current skills, learn new skills in a community service training

assignment that ultimately leads to employment

Promotes useful part-time community service opportunities for economically disadvantaged

persons

Enhances the abilities, skills and aptitudes of participants that increase opportunities for employment

improving income and benefi ts.

Michigan Works!

Service Centers

Locations/Times:

Call for an appointment: (586) 783-8710

Other Services: Each Michigan Works! Service Center offers trained Navigators who are available to work with

customers who are 55 years or older

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Out-of-School Youth Programs Description: Funding is available through the Workforce

Investment Act (WIA) to assist eligible youth between the ages of 16 and 21 with employment and career development. Open to non-graduates or high school graduates in need of basic skills enhancement. Family income guidelines apply in addition to residency in Macomb or St. Clair counties. This program is at no cost to those who qualify.

Services: EDUCATION Improve basic skills

Diploma assistance

GED Preparation

College access

TRAINING Short-term occupational skills

College certifi cate or diploma program

Michigan Works!

Service Centers For more information, contact a Michigan Works! Service Center.Locations/Times:

Port Huron Roseville Clinton Township (810) 966-3300 (586) 447-9200 (586) 263-1501

EMPLOYMENT Resume development Paid work experience

Job search assistance Career exploration

Job shadowing Interview preparation

TRAININGTRAINING

Math and Reading Brush-UpWho Can Register? Any Michigan Works! Service Center customer who has an approved training plan for career training

through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) or Trade Act programs and who needs to strenghten math and/or reading skills prior to enrolling in career training.

Prerequisites: Pure Michigan Talent Connect registration and an approved training plan

Description: Brush-up on reading and math skills on-site at the Clinton Township Michigan Works! Service Center and other locations throughout Macomb and St. Clair counties utilizing a computer-based instructional system. Although staff will guide you through an individualized program, this is a self-paced program.

Michigan Works!Service CenterLocation/Times: Clinton Township Michigan Works! 43630 Hayes Clinton Township, MI 48038

Other Locations: Leaps and Bounds SC4 8129 Packard Road 323 Erie Street Warren, MI 48089 Port Huron, MI 48060

Start dates are fl exible.

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TRAININGTRAINING

On-the-Job Training Who can register? Individuals who do not have marketable skills to enter the workforce and who wish to pursue training in a

locally defi ned demand/growth occupation; or, individuals who, af ter completing job search activities, have

not been successful in obtaining employment and wish to pursue training on the job.

Prerequisites: Registration and eligibility confi rmation for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) or Trade Adjustment

Assistance (TAA) Program. Development of an individual employment plan with a Michigan Works! case

manager and completion of job preparation activities determined appropriate.

Description: Job placement with local employers for individuals in need of skills training to effectively perform the job.

An agreement with the employer providing training for newly hired workers allows partial wage compensation

to the employer for associated costs during the training period. OJT may be developed for individuals with

varying skill levels who need to master new or specialized skills for a specifi c job.

Michigan Works!




Career TrainingWho can register? Individuals who do not have marketable

skills to enter the workforce and who wish

to pursue training in locally defi ned demand/

growth occupation; or, individuals who, af ter

completing job search activities have not

been successful in obtaining employment.

Prerequisites: Registration and eligibility confi rmation

for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) or

Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program.

Development of an individual employment

plan with a Michigan Works! case manager

and completion of job preparation activities

determined appropriate.

Due to limited training funds, individuals who

are receiving public assistance and other low-

income individuals will receive priority for

training. Priority will also be given to Veterans

and their spouses, individuals who are 55 years of age and older and dislocated workers from the auto

industry.

Description: Classroom training opportunities are available to eligible individuals who lack marketable skills or

individuals who need to update existing skills, education, or make a career change. Tuition assistance

is available for training in certifi cate or degree programs at local community colleges, universities,

and proprietary schools. Allowable training programs must prepare individuals for employment in

areas identifi ed as a demand or growth occupation as determined by the Macomb/St. Clair Workforce

Development Board.

Michigan Works!




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EMPLOYER SERVICESEMPLOYER SERVICES

www.michworks.org

Additional Services for EmployersDescription: Looking to put together a major recruitment effort? Looking for

space to hold a job fair? Need to obtain a fi delity bond for a new

employee? These services are available at no charge through

Michigan Works! Just call 1-800-285-WORKS and ask to speak

to a Talent Specialist. They will arrange to have a case manager

visit you and fi nd out how we can assist you with your search

to fi nd and hire new employees. Our business services staff

have all received training as Business Solutions Professionals

and are ready to help you with your hiring needs. Among the

services that are available are the following:

Job applicant screening

Math and reading assessment of job applicants

Employee bonds of up to $25,000 for up to six months

Job fairs

Help in the hiring of veterans

Help in the hiring of disabled individuals

Providing space to meet with and interview job applicants

Michigan Works!Service Centers For more information, contact a Michigan Works! Service Center.Locations/Times:

Port Huron Roseville Clinton Township (810) 966-3300 (586) 447-9200 (586) 263-1501 Warren Mt. Clemens (586) 574-2170 (586) 783-8700

Michigan Talent Bank/Pure Michigan Talent ConnectDescription: The Pure Michigan Talent Connect System is a free, online resource designed to help local businesses

fi nd the right people to fi ll their job openings. Need someone who has a special talent or skill? Register

with the Purce Michigan Talent Connect System by visiting the website at www.mitalent.org. By using

keyword searches, local businesses can fi nd and view the resumes of people who have the skills that they

need to successfully produce their products and services. Best of all, there is no cost to use the system.

Just visit the website and register as an employer-user. Pure Michigan Talent Connect is designed as

a self-service tool that can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection. However,

Michigan Works! staff are available to assist employers who request help with their search for the right

employee. Just call 1-800-285-WORKS or visit the Michigan Works! Service Center nearest you.

Benefi ts: It’s Michigan’s largest labor exchange system

It’s free

It’s convenient and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Career Preparedness through Innovative Communication Resume Development Connecting with Employers Understanding Social Media Interviewing Techniques Transitioning to Employability

Workshop Title Date You Attended Seminar

Instructor’s Signature

1. Electronic Resume: MI Talent Connect

2. Professional Resume: Get Hired – Part 1

3. Professional Resume: Get Hired – Part 2

4. Social Media: Revolutionizing your Network

5. Job Search: Career Solutions

6. ACE the Interview

7. Cover and Thank You Letters: Mastering the Job Search

8. Job Fair Boot Camp

9. Ready…Set…Network!

Other seminars you should check out: Computers Don’t Byte, Peer Solutions Job Club and Study Skills.

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