Additional Resources
External Candidate Resources:
Adult Education Programs
E-mail: adulted@michigan.gov
http://www.michigan.gov/adulteducation
Connects adults interested in gaining education levels equal to high school graduates with area resources.
The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living (AACIL)
3941 Research Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734) 971-0277
Fax: (734) 971-0826
http://www.aacil.org
The AACIL offers a variety of employment services for individuals with disabilities.
Ann Arbor District Library (AADL)
343 S. Fifth Ave. (Downtown Library)
2359 Oak Valley Dr. (Pittsfield Branch)
2713 Plymouth Rd. (Northeast Branch)
3000 Huron Pkwy. (Traverwood Branch)
3090 E. Eisenhower Pkwy. (Malletts Creek Branch)
2503 Jackson Ave. (West Branch)
Phone: (734) 327-4200
http://www.aadl.org
The AADL provides free or low-cost computer classes, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word workshops, introduction to Mac classes and more.
Center for the Education of Women (CEW)-University of Michigan
330 E. Liberty St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 764-6005
E-mail: contactcew@umich.edu
http://www.umich.edu/~cew/index.htm
The CEW offers individual counseling and presents a broad array of career development workshops. Topics include the art of networking; interviewing tips and business etiquette; resume and cover preparation, career decision-making and the art of negotiation.
The Information Center, Inc. (a.k.a. The Family Resource Place)
Phone: (734) 282-7171
E-mail: info@theinfocenter.info
http://www.TheInfoCenter.info
Certified Work Force Development Professionals connects Michigan job seekers with an assortment of no-cost community employment resources.
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County (JFS)
2245 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 769-0209
Fax: (734) 769-0224
E-mail: info@jfsannarbor.org
http://www.jfsannarbor.org
The JFS Career Services center offers resume writing and job placement assistance, vocational skill assessments, job counseling and occupational skills training for job seekers.
Michigan Commission for the Blind (MCB)
Central Office
201 N. Washington, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 30652
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: (517) 373-2062
Toll Free: (800) 292-4200
Fax: (517) 335-5140
Detroit Regional Office
Cadillac Place
3038 W. Grand Blvd.
Suite 4-450
Detroit, MI 48202-6038
Phone: (313) 456-1646
Fax: (313) 456-1645
http://www.michigan.gov/mcb
The MCB provides services to help visually impaired individuals gain employment.
Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) — Washtenaw County Main Office
3810 Packard Rd.
Suite 170
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734) 677-1125
Toll Free: (877) 901-9195
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcd/0,1607,7-122-25392---,00.html
MRS provides services to assist individuals with disability succeed in the workplace.
Michigan Works!
302 Harriet St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: (734) 481-2517
Fax: (734) 481-2516
E-mail: info@michiganworks.org
www.michiganworks.org
Michigan Works provides no-cost services and resources for job-seekers including: career assessment services; job placement assistance; assistive technology devices; innovative workshops; career counseling; an extensive resource room; education and training assistance and on-site job fairs.
The Women’s Center of Southeastern Michigan
510 S. Maple Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: (734) 973-6779
Fax: (734) 973-6609
E-mail: info@womenscentersemi.org
http://womenscentersemi.org/
The Women’s Center provides low-cost group and individual Job Coaching services for women.
Ypsilanti District Library (YDL)
5577 Whittaker Rd.
229 W. Michigan Ave.
Phone: (734) 482-4110
8975 MacArthur Blvd. (Superior Township)
Phone: (734) 482-3747
http://www.ypsilibrary.org
The Ypsilanti District Library offers free computer classes with Microsoft Office products, including Access; Excel; PowerPoint; Publisher and Word. The library also has a résumé and cover letter writing workshop and basic computer skills courses.