124 Pearl, ste. 201 (Centennial Plaza), Ypsilanti • (734) 896–3770
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for returning formerly incarcerated citizens in Washtenaw County. Volunteers assist with events and administrative tasks. volunteering@abrighterway.org, abrighterway.org
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. contactcew@umich.edu, cew.umich.edu
415 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti
Provides free one-to-one financial counseling, including debt management, improving credit, saving, and budgeting. In-person services at Jewish Family Services (2245 S. State). fec@washtenaw.org, washtenaw.org/fec U, V
(734) 677–1400
Business services focused on women and minorities include education, capital assistance programs, business development training, vendor certification, and business-to-business networking. info@greatlakeswbc.org, greatlakeswbc.org V
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, refugee career pathways, digital literacy and learning, career services, refugee employment program, refugee agricultural partnership program, and Afghan individual development accounts. info@jfsannarbor.org, jfsannarbor.org
4800 E. Huron River Dr., rm. 120 (Damon Flowers Bldg.) • (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. Call for appointment. sbdc@wccnet.edu, wccnet.edu/business/small-business.php
1201 E. Ellsworth, Ypsilanti • (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 S, V
Connects incoming student veterans with veteran peers who provide support, help them navigate college life, identify challenges, and provide referrals to resources on- or off-campus. pave.info@umich.edu, m-span.org/pave
1100 N. Main, ste. 109 (NEW Center) • (734) 929–1121
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. Sponsored by the Small Business Administration. admin.0655@scorevolunteer.org, score.org/annarborarea V
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. info@washtenawliteracy.org, washtenawliteracy.org V