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The state health department requires most people receiving cash benefits from the government to take part in a workforce training program. But there are some reasons people can defer that training
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Detroiters hit with driver responsibility fees have a new way to get their drivers licenses back as soon as this month.The city announced a program…
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is calling it a “Marshall Plan for Talent.” He wants the legislature to approve $100 million for programs, equipment and…
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The Next IdeaMost offenders in Michigan’s prisons will someday be released. Figuring out what to do next is difficult. Some may lack skills, and employers…
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Michigan is more than doubling the capacity of a special job-training program for qualified prisoners who are nearing their release.The state has opened a…
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You create a special space for children with special needs: the Friendship Circle.It’s a great success, but what do you offer those children when they…
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The Next IdeaSix years ago, an IT solutions provider outsourced their New Jersey jobs to ... Detroit. GalaxE.Solutions initiated their “Outsource to…
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A $5 million U.S. Department of Labor grant will help the city of Detroit provide more job training and placement services.The initiative will target some…
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If you live in Detroit, getting a job is just the first hurdle. Sometimes you have to be incredibly resourceful just to get to work.After finishing her…
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In an effort to raise employment through increased job training, the Obama administration has distributed $450 million to nearly 270 community colleges…