330 E. Liberty • (734) 764–6360
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. Tues. 1–4 p.m., Wed.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. [email protected], cew.umich.edu
415 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsi
Provides free one-to-one financial counseling; assistance with money management, budgeting, reducing debt, establishing/improving credit, and building savings; and connections to affordable banking and other services. No income limits or residency requirements. Interpreting and translation services available on request. Virtual and in-person services; locations include Jewish Family Services (2245 State), Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development (415 W. Michigan Ave., 2nd fl., Ypsilanti), EMU University Advising and Career Development Center (878 Cross [McKenny Hall], rm. 200, Ypsilanti), and Faith in Action (7275 Joy, Dexter). [email protected], washtenaw.org/fec U
(734) 677–1400
Business services focused on women and minorities include educational support, capital, corporate procurement opportunities, certification, and networking. [email protected], greatlakeswbc.org
2245 S. State • (734) 769–0209
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. Includes PATH program, matching grant program, micro enterprise development, digital literacy and learning, career services, refugee employment program, refugee agricultural partnership program, and Afghan individual development accounts. [email protected], jfsannarbor.org/grow
4800 E. Huron River Dr. (Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Bldg.), rm. 162 • (734) 477–8762
Helps small businesses launch, grow, transition, and innovate. Provides counseling, training, and research for new ventures, existing small businesses, and advanced technology companies. [email protected], michigansbdc.org, wccnet.edu/business/smallbusiness.php
1201 E. Ellsworth, Ypsi • (734) 714–9814
Skill and career compatibility assessments; help with job search, resume writing, and interviewing skills; and use of office equipment, including computers with internet access. Veterans Employment Services (734–255–7688), a one-on-one special program geared to veterans and their spouses, offers all these services and more. mwse.org
Connects incoming student veterans with veteran peers to provide support, help them navigate college life, identify challenges, and provide referrals to resources on- or off-campus. [email protected], m-span.org/pave
1100 N. Main, ste. 109 (NEW Center) • (734) 929–1121
Free virtual and in-person mentoring and resources for new and established small businesses and nonprofits. Mentors include entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with diverse backgrounds and specialties. By appointment only. score.org/annarborarea
5577 Whittaker (Ypsilanti District Library) • (734) 337–3338
Volunteers provide personal, cluster, and group tutoring in reading, writing, math, basic computer skills, and English as a second language at no cost to anyone age 16 or over who lives, works, or volunteers in the county. [email protected], WashtenawLiteracy.org