Educate • Empower • Employ

Services of Michigan Works! Young Professionals are designed to support eligible 16-24-year-olds with educational achievements, career exploration & guidance, job readiness and provide opportunities for skills training.

Michigan Works! Young Professionals are young adults engaged in activities and education that lead to employment, careers and self-sufficiency.

Educate

• High school completion
• G.E.D Preparation
• Training with tuition assistance
• College certificate programs
• Associate’s degree
• Vocational training
• Short-term occupational skills

Empower

• Individualized support, mentoring, and case management
• Job readiness workshops
• Résumé development
• Interview preparation
• Career exploration
• College access
• Support services
• Interviewing/work clothing
• Transportation
• Referrals to organizations to overcome various barriers
• Leadership skills
• Money management

Employ

• Individual employment assistance from a Placement Specialist
• Paid Work Experience
• On-the-Job Training