WORK & EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Job support and training for people facing barriers to work
This page connects individuals across Wayne County to verified employment and workforce programs designed to help people find work, build skills, and regain stability even when barriers exist.
These services go beyond job listings. Many programs offer walk‑in access, paid training, career coaching, and supportive services like transportation help, work clothing, ID recovery, expungement assistance, and connections to housing or benefits.
You’ll find help here if you or someone you’re supporting is:
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Returning from incarceration
- An older adult seeking age‑friendly work
- Lacking formal work history, education, or documentation
BEST FIRST STOP
SEMCA Michigan Works! – Wayne American Job Center
📍 35731 W. Michigan Ave, Wayne, MI 48184
📞 734‑858‑4284
Status in 2026: ACTIVE
Best for: Anyone unemployed or underemployed (including homeless)
Services:
- Job search & placement
- Résumé & interview help
- Free job training certifications
- Paid training & subsidized work (WIOA)
- Help accessing supportive services (transportation, work clothes)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES
All Saints Literacy Center
3553 W. Vernor Hwy. Ste. D
Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: (313) 635-4549
Website: www.allsaintsliteracy.org
Center for learner to improve their ability to read,
write, do math and speak English. Assists individuals
aged 18 and older.
Bedford Adult Education
1135 Smith Rd.
Temperance, MI 48182
Phone: (734) 850-6050
Website:
www.bedford.k12.mi.us/our_schools_programs/adult_
education
Serves Michigan residents aged 18 or older, who
wishes to gain high school equivalency or attain a
higher level of understanding through adult basic
education. Offers basic skills brush up, GED test
preparation, family & workplace literacy classes,
Driver’s Education/Road Tests and Adult Enrichment
Classes.
Community Literacy Council
PO Box 6364
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 589-0011
Website: www.plymouthcantonliteracy.org
Provides free one-on-one tutoring in basic reading,
writing, English conversation or ESL, or small
conversation groups to adults with limited English
language abilities, primarily in the Plymouth-Canton
area.
Dearborn Adult Education
Phone: (313) 317-5600
Website:
www.dearbornschools.org/departments/adultcommunity-
education
Registration by appointment only.
Offers high school diploma, GED prep, ESL, and
community enrichment classes.
Siena Literacy Center
16888 Trinity
Detroit, MI 48219
Phone: (313) 532-8404
Website: www.sienaliteracy.org
Provides a basic education program and ESL classes for
adult learners. Serves residents of Northwest Detroit
and surrounding areas.
Senior Community Services Employment
Program/AARP
1 Heritage Place, Suite 220
Southgate, MI 48195
Phone: (734) 281-2470
Provides temporary work experience and job
connections for older adults aged 55 and over with
limited financial resources.
Southgate Adult Education
Asher High School
12601 McCann
Southgate, MI 48195
Phone: (734)246-4633
Email: asheroffice@southgate.k12.mi.us
High school completion, basic adult education classes
in math and reading, with volunteer tutor available.
ESL, GED prep, Enrichment and Leisure classes.
Gesher Human Services
29699 Southfield Rd.
Southfield, MI 48076-2063
Phone: (248) 559-5000
TTY: (248) 559-5145
Website: www.geshermi.org/
Provides job search assistance, and computer skills
training.
Detroit Public Schools Community District Adult
Education
Phone: (313) 962-9675
Website: detroitatwork.com/adult-education
Operates in partnership with the Detroit at Work
Career Centers. Offers free GED preparation, high
school completion, and reading and math enrichment
classes. Enroll through website.
Dominican Literacy Center
5555 Conner Ave. Ste. 1414
Detroit, MI 48213
Phone: (313) 267-1000
Website: www.dlcliteracy.org
Provides tutoring for adults to improve reading,
speaking, writing, math and computer skills.
Downriver Career Technical Consortium (DCTC)
Ford Learning Center Building
22000 Gibraltar Rd.
Flat Rock, MI 48134
Phone: (734) 782-3194
Website: http://dctc-cte.org
DCTC combines academics with technical education to
prepare students for a career or college.
Focus Hope
Education and Training
1400 Oakman Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48238
Phone: (313) 494-4300
Email: admissions@focushope.edu
Website: www.focushope.edu
Offers free training in tree trimming, information
technology, construction, CDL, and industrial
manufacturing and medical assistant.
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit
Detroit Career Center
3111 Grand River Ave.
Detroit, MI 48208
Phone: (313) 557-8659 (Employment Services)
Phone: (313) 439-0882 (Skilled Trades Academy)
Website: https://goodwilldetroit.org
Assists to find work by teaching skills and addressing
barriers with coaches. Job placement, coaching and
financial training. Also serves people with
developmental disabilities that are referred by a
Supports Coordinator in Wayne County. Offers training
in Skilled Trades, including welding, construction labor
& Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) to those 18
years of age or older with a high school diploma or
GED.
Pathfinder
Website: https://pathfinder.mitalent.org/#/home
Provides information to students, their parents, and
guidance staff to make informed choices about
educational and career options, as well as to help with
creation of educational development plans. Free tool
uses current labor market information, longitudinal
wage data, and other institutional data and metrics,
allowing improved skills-matching to career paths and
jobs.
Zaman International – Hope for Humanity
26091 Trowbridge St.
Inkster, MI 48141
Phone: (313) 551-3994 ext. 2017
Website: www.zamaninternational.org
The Adult Literacy and Vocational Sewing and Culinary
Programs offer tuition free classes to help clients
secure the skill sets needed to enter the job market or
start a small business. Offers food pantry, resale store
and Plots for Tots program.
Hamtramck Adult Education
3225 Caniff St.
Hamtramck, MI 48212
Phone: (313) 591-7404
Website:
www.hamtramckschools.org/departments/adulteducation
Offers English as Second Language (ESL), high school
completion, GED and adult basic education.
Livonia Adult Education
Cass Education Center
34633 Munger St.
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 744-2607
Free high school completion, GED, adult basic skills,
math and English. Serves age 18 or older.
Mercy Education Project
1450 Howard St.
Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: (313) 963-5881
Enrollment Phone: (313) 410-2705
Website: www.mercyed.net
Offers adult basic education and GED to women and
tutoring in reading and math for girls in grades 2-12.
National Caucus and Center on Black Aging
(NCBA)/AARP
Detroit Office
AARP Foundation SCSEP
407 E. Fort Street
Suite 401
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 964-4821
Website: ncbainc.org/michigan-office
Senior Community Service Employment Program
(SCSEP) provides necessary job-related training for new
and upgraded skills, and job seeking skills for
individuals aged 55 or older.
PEOPLE WITH BARRIERS
(HOMELESS / JUSTICE‑INVOLVED)
WayneLINC (Wayne County Employment Initiative)
Coordinated by SEMCA Michigan Works!
Status in 2026: ACTIVE
Best for:
- Homeless or near‑homeless
- Justice‑involved
- Older workers
- People without stable work history
What they offer:
- Personalized career coaching
- Paid transitional jobs (“earn while you learn”)
- Expungement & driver’s license help
- Childcare & transportation support
Apply ONLINE click below
GOODWILL EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (WESTLAND)
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit – Employment & Training
📍 28526 Van Born Rd, Westland, MI 48186
📞 734‑467‑6600
Status in 2026: ACTIVE
Best for:
- Older adults
- Homeless or disabled individuals
- Justice‑involved persons
Services:
- Job readiness training
- Paid work experience
- Resume help & job placement
- Work clothing support
- Flip the Script (second‑chance employment program)
SER METRO‑DETROIT – JOBS FOR PROGRESS
📍 Multiple locations (Detroit + Wayne County)
📞 313‑659‑0890
Status in 2026: ACTIVE
Best for:
- Adults with limited education
- People returning from incarceration
- Young adults & older workers
Services:
- Job training
- Paid internships
- GED & vocational education
- Job placement & coaching
HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS SPECIFICALLY
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency – Employment Programs
📞 313‑388‑9799
Status in 2026: ACTIVE
Best for:
- Homeless or HUD‑defined near‑homeless individuals
- West‑side Wayne County residents
Services:
- Employment skill‑building
- Paid work experience (up to 8 weeks)
- Ongoing job coaching
- Connection to housing & benefits
Homeless services hub: https://www.waynemetro.org/homeless/ [waynemetro.org] [waynemetro.org]
WORK HELP FOR OLDER ADULTS (50+)
The Senior Alliance (Western Wayne County)
📞 734‑722‑2830
Status in 2026: ACTIVE
Best for: Seniors who want or need to work
Services:
- Job programs for older adults
- Connections to senior‑friendly employers
- Benefits counseling (so work doesn’t threaten income)
If someone needs immediate help with work:
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SEMCA Michigan Works – Wayne Job Center [semcamiworks.org]
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Goodwill Employment & Training – Westland [goodwilldetroit.org]
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Wayne Metro (if homeless) [waynemetro.org]
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SER Metro‑Detroit [sermetro.org]
HOW TO CHOOSE WHERE TO GO
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No ID / unstable housing: Wayne Metro → Michigan Works
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Older adult: Senior Alliance → Goodwill
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Criminal record: SER Metro‑Detroit or WayneLINC
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Needs paid training: Michigan Works or Goodwill
EMPLOYMENT SEARCH
ASSISTANCE
- Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Website: www.mitalent.org
Whether you are looking for a job or looking for
employees, the Michigan Talent Bank is the place to be.
- Pure Michigan Talent Connect – Veteran
Michigan Works! Veteran Career Advisors
Phone: (800) 285-WORK (9675)
Email: veteransservices@michigan.gov
Website: www.mitalent.org/veteran
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MIVeteransServices
Visit your local Michigan Works! Service Center to take
advantage of vocational counseling, education and
training programs and job seeking assistance. Veterans
receive Priority of Service and screening for intensive
employment services.
- Crossroads of Michigan
2424 West Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48208
Phone:(313) 831-2000 (appointments)
Phone: (313) 831-2787 (information)
Website: www.crossroadsofmichigan.org
Offers lists of potential employers and job openings.
Job Readiness prep is offered for job interviews.
DISABILITY AND EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
Bureau of Services for Blind Persons
Website: www.michigan.gov/bsbp
Offers vocational training, counseling and some
adaptive equipment to people who are blind or visually
impaired.
➢ 702 West Kalamazoo St.
P.O. Box 30652
Lansing, MI 48909
Toll Free: (800) 292-4200
➢ Cadillac Place
3038 W. Grand Blvd., Ste. 4-450
Detroit, MI 48202-6038
Phone: (313) 456-1646
Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)
MRS partners with individuals and employers to achieve quality employment outcomes and
independence for individuals with disabilities. Provides business services support including talent development, connections to state and community partners, reasonable accommodation services, risk
management/employee retention and American with
Disabilities Act (ADA) consultation.
Phone: (800) 605-6722
➢ Michigan Works! Livonia
30246 Plymouth Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150
Phone: (734) 524-2424
Phone: (877) 722-2424
➢ Monroe Office
903 S. Telegraph Rd., Ste. B
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: (734) 241-2440
Phone: (877) 619-6649
➢ Taylor Office
20500 Eureka Rd., Ste. 210
Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: (734) 285-2707
Phone: (877) 619-6650
➢ Wayne Office
35731 W. Michigan Ave., Ste. 140
Wayne, MI 48184
Phone: (734) 722-7431
Phone: (877) 619-6648
Disability Network Wayne County – Detroit
7800 W. Outer Dr. LL01-Lower Level
Detroit, MI 48235
Phone: (313) 923-1655
Email: info@dnwayne.org
Website: https://disabilitynetworkwcd.org
Provides pre- and post-employment assistance,
advocacy, peer counseling, information and referrals,
independent living skills, assistive technology, ADA
Technical Assistance Program, and Assistive Technology
Loan Fund Assistance.
Services to Enhance Potential (STEP)
2941 S. Gulley Rd.
Dearborn MI 48124
Customer Service: 734-718-0483
Email: info@stepcentral.org
Web site: www.stepcentral.org
Provides supports and services to persons with
disabilities and other mental health needs in Wayne
County. Offers a variety of employment and selfemployment
options.
Lincoln Behavioral Services
9315 Telegraph Rd.
Redford, MI 48239
Phone: (313) 450-4500
Customer Service: (866) 462-6730
TTY: (800) 649-3777
Website: www.lbscares.org
Offers a supported employment program that includes
a job club, job coaching, and worker support group
services.
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
Michigan Chapter
18516 James Couzens
Detroit, MI 48235
Phone: (313) 864-4406
Toll Free: (800) 842-0973
Website: www.scdaami.org
Email: info@scdaami.org
Assists individuals aged 14 and above with sickle cell
conditions with vocation counseling, college planning,
job prep and referral, etc. to obtain permanent gainful
employment. Also offers basic living services.
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