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CEW+ (Center for the Education of Women+ at U-M)
Free counseling on career and academic issues. Services and financial support for degree completion. Women and nontraditional students are CEW's primary constituency, but all U-M community members welcome. Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sept.-Apr., Mon. till 7 p.m. contactcew@umich.edu, cew.umich.edu, facebook.com330 E. Liberty [map]
(734) 764-6360
Employment & Economic Empowerment Services(Jewish Family Services)
Support services for individuals with barriers to employment, especially non-English speakers. Resume preparation, job search readiness, counseling, retraining, and other vocational and support services. Re-certification program for refugees. info@jfsannarbor.org, jfsannarbor.org U2245 S. State [map]
(734) 769-0209
Family Financial Academy (POWER Inc.)
Nine-week comprehensive financial literacy program; 6-week boot camp. Topics include basic cash attitudes, budgeting, credit awareness and debt elimination, investments and much more, for a nominal fee. info@powerclf.org, powerclf.org U, V1601 Stamford, Ypsilanti [map]
(734) 961-1990
Great Lakes Women's Business Council
Business services focused on women and minorities include education and capital assistance. Certification for women business owners. info@greatlakeswbc.org, greatlakeswbc.org V
(734) 677-1400
Individual Development Account (POWER Inc.)
Savings matching program for families with limited income for home purchase, higher education, or small business development. info@powerclf.org, powerclf.org U1601 Stamford, Ypsilanti [map]
(734) 961-1990
Internship and Professional Development Opportunities (POWER Inc.)
Internships in social work, counseling, and marriage and family therapy for those pursuing higher education in helping professions. Other internships (e.g. marketing, journalism, and communications) by arrangement. Learning opportunities for mental health professionals seeking to refine skills. Supervision to prepare for licensure in the mental health professions. info@powerclf.org, powerclf.org U, V1601 Stamford, Ypsilanti [map]
(734) 961-1990
Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) (Washtenaw Community College)
Helps small businesses launch, grow, transition, and innovate. Provides counseling, training and research for new ventures, existing small businesses and advanced technology companies. Call for appointment. sbdc@wccnet.edu, sbdcmichigan.org4800 E. Huron River, 104 Morris Lawrence Building [map]
(734) 477-8762
Michigan Works! Service Center
Free services for job seekers and employers include skill and career compatibility assessments; help with job search, resume writing, and interviewing skills; and use of office equipment, including computers with Internet access. Mon., Wed.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. mwse.org S, V304 Harriet, Ypsilanti [map]
(734) 714-9814
SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business)
Business experts provide free, confidential online and in-person counseling, mentoring, business advice, workshops, and seminars for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established and nonprofit small businesses. Sponsored by the Small Business Administration. See website to book an appointment or find outlying counseling locations. admin.0655@scorevolunteer.org, annarborareascore.org V1100 N. Main #109 (NEW Center) [map]
(734) 929-1121
Washtenaw Literacy
Volunteers provide personal, cluster, and group tutoring in reading, writing, math, basic computer skills, and English as a second language to anyone age 16 or over who lives, works, or volunteers in the county. info@washtenawliteracy.org, washtenawliteracy.org V5577 Whittaker (Ypsilanti District Library) [map]
(734) 337-3338
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