Literacy/Education

    Literacy is one of the greatest gifts a person could receive! 
                                                                                                                       Jen Selinsky
                                                                                                                        
    1. APPRENTICESHIPS - SKILLED LABOR
    2. CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
    3. GED PREP
    4. INTERNET FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS
    5. LDS MEMBERS HELP/ STAKE LITERACY COMMITTEE
    6. LENDING LIBRARIES
    7. LITERACY COUNCILS AND AGENCIES BY COUNTY
    8. ONLINE TRAINING - FREE 
    9. SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
    10. STATE OF MIGHIGAN: PRESCHOOL/HEADSTART
     
    ****  Mayor Duggan announced this in March 2016. Great news for our Detroit youth. Free tuition is available for all kids graduating from public, private, and charter schools in the city of Detroit at local community colleges. 

    http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2016/03/detroit_promises_tuition-free.html

    Students can apply for the funds at DetroitScholarshipFund.com. Those who have already applied through the predecessor program don't need to re-apply. Applicants must also apply for financial aid. The deadline is June 30.  313-627-5463 or 313-964-4000
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    APPRENTICESHIPS - SKILLED LABOR

    Each county in Michigan has an assigned Apprenticeship Success Coordinator who can help people locate an apprenticeship in a variety of skilled labor fields. That could be anything from being an electrician,to plumbing, to pipe fitting, to health care services.  Many skilled labor jobs are best learned with on the job training. 

    An apprenticeship is a paid training program that leads directly into employment in the field of training.  It's now called Work Based Learning.  It's often done in conjunction with
    a community college or other education institution.


    Here is the contact information.   

    Wayne County, Detroit only.  Apprenticeship Success Coordinator:  Mr. Reginald Williams, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, 313-481-9101  rwilliams@detempsol.org

    Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, Lapeer, Genesee, and Shiawassee Counties, Apprenticeship Success Coordinator:  Mr. John Samborski, GST Michigan Works! 810-233-5974 x 707  jsamborski@gstmiworks.org

    Macomb and St. Clair Counties,  Apprenticeship Success Coordinator: Ms. Kristie Kabacinski, Macomb-St. Clair Michigan Works!  586-783-1399  kkabacincki@macomb-stclairworks.org

    Oakland County,  Apprenticeship Success Coordinator: Ms. Denise VanHee Oakland County Michigan Works!  248-823-5109  dvanhee@troy.k12.mi.us

    Monroe and Wayne Counties,  Apprenticeship Success Coordinator:  Mr. Collin Mays, Southeast Michigan Community Alliance Michigan Works!  734-229-3518  collin.mays@semca.org

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    CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS 


    Aress Academy
    "Get Certified. Get a Job. Get Paid."

     MEDICAL: Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy Tech, Pharmacy Tech, or Medical Billing Specialist, Medical beilling and coding, pharmacy tech
     IT:   A+ Certification preparatory program, Network+ Certification preparation, Security+ Certification 
    CDL Class A - Truck Driving

    Opportunity Grant for needs based individuals who wish to enroll. 

    Go to  this page to see if you would qualify for these grants.

    20755 Greenfield Rd.
    STE 502
    Southfield, MI 48075
    info@aressacademy.com
    248-424-4848
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    GED PREP

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    INTERNET FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS  

    Comast Internet Essentials:  $10 per month with wifi
    https://customer.xfinity.com/help-and-support/internet/comcast-broadband-opportunity-program/

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    LDS MEMBERS HELP/ STAKE LITERACY COMMITTEE 
    The Personal Storehouse Project has a literacy committee that has been formed under the leadership of the Bloomfield Hills Stake. Their goal is for all LDS members in the greater Detroit area to be successful in all areas of their lives that demand competency in literacy.  If you are LDS and have a need for help in any area of literacy and/or your educational pursuits, please use the contact link on the home page of this blog to send us a request for assistance.
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    LENDING LIBRARIES by COUNTIES

    The Wayne-Oakland-Macomb Resource Center's Lending Library is a FREE educational resource for you and your children! The Lending Library is designed to encourage and enhance the learning experience at home, school, child care and preschool.

    Lending Library items include*:
    Entertainment DVD's and music CD's
    Instructional DVD's and videos
    Theme based experience bins
    Die-cut and laminating machines
    Books, CD's and curriculum materials
    *Materials may vary by location
     

    Macomb County Lending Libraries

    Leaps and Bounds 586.759.3895 
    8129 Packard
    Warren, MI 48089

    Leaps and Bounds -  586.759.3895

    3560 E. McNichols, Suite 18
    Detroit, MI 48205

    Macomb Family Services - 586-226-3440 x. 269
    36975 Utica Road, Suite 102
    Clinton Twp., MI 48036                                                     

    Macomb Family Services - 586-226-3440 x. 269

    124 W. Gates
    Romeo, MI 48065
    586-226-3440 x. 269



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    LITERACY COUNCILS AND AGENCIES by COUNTIES

    Macomb County

    Macomb Literacy Partners - 586-286-2750  
    Macomb Literacy Partners
    16480 Hall Road
    Clinton Township, MI 48038-1132
    A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping adults who have problems reading, writing, and/or speaking English. MLP provides training for volunteer tutors who work with students one-on-one or in small groups. Volunteer tutors meet with their literacy student(s) in quiet, private areas of public sites, such as libraries, churches, and community centers. We also work directly with school districts, colleges, and other academic institutions by providing tutoring services.

    You may be wondering how Macomb Literacy Partners delivers services. Our programs break into two main types: adult reading assistance and family literacy.

    We provide adult reading assistance by providing free tutoring services to adults (18 years and older) in Macomb County who have difficulty reading. Some students speak English and others are English as a Second Language learners. All students meet with tutors once a week for at least two hours. Tutors are volunteers who are trained through Macomb Literacy Partners. Students may call our office to find out if they qualify for our services.

    We provide family literacy services by partnering with the Macomb Intermediate School District and Rosco the Clown, who provides a magic, entertainment, and reading show for children and their parents. These programs are free and children are given a book to take home. We ask that children attending these programs are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

    Finally, we offer conversation groups for English as a Second Language learners. These groups enable students to work on their newly developing language skills. See our conversation group schedule for more details.

    Macomb Literacy Partners is located in Wayne State University’s Macomb Education Center, located at the SW corner of Hall Road and Garfield.

    E-mail: read@macombliteracy.org
    HOURS: Monday through Thursday 9 am - 5 pm

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    ONLINE TRAINING - FREE

    GCF ONLINE TRAINING - Free online courses
    (Sponsored by Goodwill Industries)
    The freedom to learn what you want, when you want, absolutely free! Check out their Everyday Life, Basic Math, and Computer Training today!
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    SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES 
    Michigan Alliance for Families - 800-552-4821
    Michigan Alliance for families provides information, support, and education for families who have children (birth through 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services.  

    You can find your local office at this website: http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/maf-offices/ 

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    STATE OF MIGHIGAN: PRESCHOOL/HEADSTART

    Great Start to Quality- 877-614-7328
    Free and Low Cost Quality Child Care and Preschool.
    Many children in Michigan qualify for high quality child care and preschool at free or reduced cost. Learn more here about available programs and if you qualify.
     
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    Updated DEC 2017

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