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Employment Education and Financial Planning

Center for Empowerment & Economic Development

Services for women include business planning education, certification, and financing for new or expanding small businesses. www.miceed.org V

2002 Hogback, suite 12 [map]
677–1400


Center for the Education of Women (U-M)

Advocacy, research, and educational and career counseling for women. Career library and workshops; fellowships and scholarships available. Sept.–Apr., Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–7 p.m.; May–Aug., Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. www.cew.umich.edu

330 E. Liberty [map]
764–6005


GreenPath Debt Solutions

Free financial counseling and consultation, and low-cost services for people in financial crisis. Appointments scheduled Mon. & Tues. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed.–Fri. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. www.greenpath.com

315 E. Eisenhower Pkwy. [map]
214–5800, (800) 550–1961


MSU Extension Washtenaw County

Teaches “financial literacy” in many areas through its Financial Matters website, www.fm.fcs.msue.msu.edu/home.html. Through Washtenaw Housing Education Partners, teaches financial management specifically geared to buying a home. Income-qualified participants are eligible for first-time buyer assistance programs. msuextension@ewashtenaw.org, extension.ewashtenaw.org (click on Community Development Education and follow the WHEP link)

705 N. Zeeb [map]
997–1678


Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (Washtenaw Community College)

Free confidential counseling for new and established companies. Training seminars and business research. Call for appointment. sbtdc@wccnet.org, www.misbtdc.org/region12

301 W. Michigan, suite 101, Ypsilanti [map]
547–9170


Michigan WORKS! Service Center (Washtenaw County Employment Training & Community Services)

Services for job seekers and employers. Skills assessment, assistance with job search and placement, resume and interviewing skills workshops, and access to office equipment, including computers. Internet job matching system. www.michworks.org

304 Harriet, Ypsilanti [map]
484–6707


Peace Neighborhood Center

Job placement assistance for low-income and underemployed Ann Arbor residents. Mandatory skills evaluation. info@peaceneighborhoodcenter.org, www.peaceneighborhoodcenter.org V

1111 N. Maple [map]
662–3564


SOS Employability Program (SOS Community Services)

Employability and educational support services for those referred by Washtenaw County family shelter programs. www.soscs.org U, V

101 S. Huron, Ypsilanti [map]
484–4300


The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan

Services for women include financial counseling and help with job search and tax preparation. Sliding-scale fees. Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; evening or weekend hours by appointment. To volunteer: joan@womenscentersemi.org. info@thewomenscentersemi.org, www.thewomenscentersemi.org V

2425 W. Stadium Blvd. [map]
973–6779


Washtenaw Literacy

Volunteers provide one-on-one or group instruction in reading, writing, and English-language skills to anyone who lives, works, or volunteers in the county. info@washtenawliteracy.org, www.washtenawliteracy.org V

Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker, Ypsilanti
879–1320


 
 
 

 

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