Organization Name: Farmworker Legal Services of Michigan
Organization Overview: Farmworker Legal Services (FLS) is a legal aid office with attorneys and other legal staff who provide free legal assistance and referrals to migrant and seasonal farmworkers throughout the state of Michigan. FLS is a division of Legal Services of South Central Michigan, a non-profit organization funded primarily by the federal Legal Services Corporation.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: All,American,Hispanic,Latin American
Street: 3030 S. Ninth St, Suite 1A
City/Township: Kalamazoo
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49009
Country: USA
Phone: (269) 492-7190
Fax No: (269) 492-7198
Email: fls@lsscm.org
Website: http://www.farmworkerlaw.org/
Organization Name: Global Talent Retention Initiative
Organization Overview: GTRI focuses on strengthening and diversifying the state's economy through the retention of top international talent. By retaining international students, GTRI is a catalyst to lessening the skills gap in the STEM fields especially, and cultivating a climate in which Michigan businesses can be competitive in the new economy. GTRI collaborates with the Governor's office, the Office for New Americans, Global Detroit, over 30 Michigan Universities, the University Research Corridor (URC), the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Michigan's economic development agencies, ethnic chambers, professional organizations, and employers throughout the state.
GTRI is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the New Economy Initiative (NEI), and is housed in partnership with Prima Civitas.
GTRI was originally formed as a result of the Global Detroit Study about the impact of immigrant talent on the region’s economy. Studies have shown that immigrants disproportionately contribute to economic growth, employment, and wage gains. In addition, more than 50% of PhDs and sometimes as much as 40% of master’s degrees in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) are awarded each year in the U.S. to international students. Since IT and engineering are the fastest growing industries, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find qualified candidates for high level tech positions if international students are not considered as part of an employer’s applicant pool.
Language: English
Cultures: International Students
Street: 4444 Second Ave.
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48801
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 687-4674
Email: info@migtri.org
Website: http://www.migtri.org
Organization Name: Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan
Organization Overview: Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan provides employment, education, training, and support services to individuals and families so they can achieve self-sufficiency. Serving southwest Michigan including Allegan, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren counties, and the cities of Kalamazoo, Portage, Allegan, Benton Harbor, Bridgman, Mattawan, New Buffalo, Niles, Otsego, Paw Paw, Plainwell, Richland, Saugatuck, South Haven, Stevensville, Sturgis, Three Rivers, and Wayland.
Language: English
Cultures: All
Street: 420 E. Alcott
City/Township: Kalamazoo
State: MI
Zip Code: 49001
Country: USA
Phone: (269) 382-0490
Website: http://www.goodwillswmi.org/
Organization Name: Greater Detroit Center for Working Families-SER Metro
Organization Overview: The Center for Working Families is an exciting approach that for low-income families so they can achieve greater economic success.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: All,American,Hispanic
Street: 9215 Michigan Ave.
City/Township: Detroit
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48210
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 945-5200
Organization Name: Greater Detroit Centers for Working Families - Southwest
Organization Overview: Our Center for Working Families (CWF) is based on a promising national concept and is designed to help low-income families reach financial stability, access income supports, develop educational and employment opportunities, build wealth, and move up the economic ladder. To participate in the program, eligible families and individuals must commit for at least three months. Participants are assisted by a financial coach, workforce development coach and benefits coach.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: All,American,Hispanic
Street: 3627 Vernor Highway
City/Township: Detroit
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48216
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 841-9641
Email: lpalackdharry@swsol.org
Website: http://www.swsol.org/cwf
Organization Name: Hispanic American Council
Organization Overview: The Hispanic American Council, Inc. (the Council) is a nonprofit community organization established to advocate for the well-being of the Hispanic population in Southwest Michigan. As a liaison between potential clients and service agencies, the Council seeks to meet the needs of a special population often hindered by language barriers, cultural differences, and unfamiliarity with service agencies and institutions. Throughout the programs and services offered, the goal of the Council is to assist Hispanics in attaining self-sufficiency and a higher level of social and economic well-being. The Council also strives to nourish and encourage the diverse cultural heritage of the Hispanic population.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: Central American,Hispanic,Latin American,Mexican
Street: 930 Lake St, Suite A
City/Township: Kalamazoo
State: MI
Zip Code: 49001
Country: USA
Phone: (269) 385-6279
Fax No: (26)9385-2803
Website: http://hispanicamericancouncil.org/
Organization Name: Hispanic Center of Western Michigan
Organization Overview: The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan is a nonprofit organization serving the needs of the Hispanic and broader community.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: Hispanic
Street: 1204 Grandville Ave. NW
City/Township: Grand Rapids
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
Country: USA
Phone: (616) 742-0200
Fax No: (616) 742-0205
Email: info@hispanic-center.org
Website: http://www.hispanic-center.org/
Organization Name: House of Uprising Generation Education Center بيت انتفاضة مركز التعليم الجيل
Organization Overview: Non-profit organization helping the community with all educational programs and other's.
Language: Arabic,English
Cultures: All,Arabic,Multicultural,Yemeni
Street: 10365 Haggerty St., Suite 301B
City/Township: Dearborn
State: MI
Zip Code: 48126
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 436-0808
Fax No: https://www.facebook.com/The-House-of-Uprising-Generation-Education-Center-HUGE-1639874102905881/info/
Website: http://hugecenter.org
Organization Name: International Institute of Metro Detroit, Employment Program
Organization Overview: In cooperation with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the City of Detroit, Detroit Public Schools, and United Way of Southeastern Michigan, for unemployed Metro Detroit residents (new immigrants as well as long-time residents) - job readiness program, English as a Second Language classes, G.E.D. classes, vocational classes, financial literacy, computer training, resume writing and interview skills, bus routes information, individual counseling, etc. All Job Resource Program classes are free of charge. For information, contact Robert E. Sullivan, Jr. at (313) 871-8600 x 229 or rsullivan@iimd.org
Language: English
Cultures: All
Street: 111 E. Kirby St.
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48202
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 871-8600, ext 229
Email: rsullivan@iimd.org
Website: http://www.iimd.org/?q=services
Organization Name: Jewish Vocational Services
Organization Overview: JVS helps people meet life challenges affecting their self-sufficiency through counseling, training and support services in accordance with Jewish values of equal opportunity, compassion, responsibility and the steadfast belief that the best way to help people is to make it possible for them to help themselves.
Language: Arabic,Chaldean,English,Hebrew,Russian,Spanish
Cultures: All,American,Jewish
Street: 29699 Southfield Rd
City/Township: Southfield
State: MI
Zip Code: 48076
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 559-5000
Fax No: (248) 559-0773
Email: info@jvsdet.org
Website: http://www.jvsdet.org
Organization Name: LaSed - Latin Americans for Social & Economic Development - Youth Center
Organization Overview: Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development, Inc. (LA SED), is a 501c3 non-profit agency serving Hispanics and residents of Southwest Detroit since 1969. LA SED assists people of all ages with variety of bilingual services. LA SED’s leadership efforts are realized through the development programs addressing the issues that affect the diverse ethnic groups living in our community.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: Central American,Dominican,Guatemalan,Hispanic,Honduran,Latin American,Mexican,Nicaraguan,Puerto Rican,Salvadoran
Street: 7150 W. Vernor Hwy
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48209
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 841-1419
Fax No: (313) 554-3246
Organization Name: North American Indian Association of Detroit
Organization Overview: We are a Non-Profit Native American Organization. Our mission is to promote self-sufficiency for Native Americans through education assistance, employment training and awareness of available human services. We aim to foster and preserve Native American culture and heritage.
Language: English
Cultures: Native American
Street: 22720 Plymouth Rd.
City/Township: Detroit
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48239
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 535-2966
Fax No: inquiries@naiadetroit.org
Email: info@naiadetroit.org
Organization Name: Samaritas (Lutheran Social Services of Michigan (LSSM)-Refugee Resettlement)
Organization Overview: Refugees are people forced to leave their country of residence because of war or political turmoil. We are Michigan's largest private refugee resettlement organization. We provide sponsorship, immigration assistance, legal services and assistance with resettlement and acculturation. Since the mid-1970s, we have resettled thousands of refugees.
Resettlement Services
We lead newly arrived refugees through their confusing first months in the United States.
We:
•provide a furnished house or apartment
•enroll the children in school
•help the refugees apply for Social Security cards and other necessary documents.
•assist with cultural and social integration into the community
•refer the new arrivals to training in English as a second language
•assist with family reunification
Employment Services
We are Michigan's primary contractor for job development and placement, vocational English language training and citizenship services.
We provide:
•job skills training
•vocational English language training (VELT)
•translation/interpretation services
•help with social adjustment
•outreach and referral
Most refugees are punctual and reliable, honest and trustworthy, highly productive and quick to learn. They are very appreciative of the opportunity to work, so they are dedicated to their employers and get along well with co-workers.
If you can employ refugees at your business in Southeastern
Michigan, contact Belmin Pinjic, bpin@lssm.org or (248) 423-2790.
In West Michigan, contact Chris Cavanaugh, ccava@lssm.org or (616) 356-1934.
Employers who hire refugees may qualify for tax credits or grants to provide tools and uniforms for refugees. The federal Match Grant program in Detroit and Grand Rapids, offers incentives to refugees who find work quickly and do not need to rely on public assistance. The program provides employment training, placement and transportation.
Translation Services
We can translate documents from the following languages into English: Arabic, Bosnian, Croatian, Romanian, Russian and Serbian. Documents can also be translated from English into any of these languages.
Legal Services
We offer professional, immigration legal services for refugees, asylees and immigrants at nominal fees, to help them in achieve independence and stability in the United States. These services include assistance with adjustment of status, naturalization, travel documents, and family visa petitions. The program has an accredited representative on staff who is recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), as well as interns who are students at local law schools. Coming soon: citizenship training classes to prepare naturalization applicants for the Civics and English portions of the naturalization test.
School Impact Program
We serve as a liaison with local K-12 schools, helping students with English instruction, translation and social adjustment. We help refugee parents understand the school environment and become more involved in their children’s education, and also provide support and resources for teachers of refugee students.
- See more at: http://www.lssm.org/refugee#sthash.5f5iny1z.dpuf
Language: Arabic,Armenian,Assyrian,Bosnian,Chaldean,English,Farsi/Persian,French,German,Kurdish,Nepali,Romanian,Russian,Turkish
Cultures: Arabic,Assyrian,Bosnian,Chaldean,Iraqi,Refugees or Asylees
Street: 2170 E. Big Beaver Rd.
City/Township: Troy
State: MI
Zip Code: 48083
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 663-0710
Fax No: (248) 423-3023
Email: vcizm@lssm.org
Organization Name: SER Metro Detroit
Organization Overview: Since 1971, SER Metro-Detroit has consistently maintained a high performance record in the skills training and placement of consumers into unsubsidized employment in the private sector and in providing employers with a diverse, qualified workforce. The means by which our mission of cultivating a qualified, skilled and adaptable workforce for metropolitan Detroit and the global economy is reflected in our name: SER: Service, Employment, and Redevelopment.
Street: 9301 Michigan Ave.
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48210
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 846-2240
Fax No: (313) 846-2247
Organization Name: SER Metro Detroit
Organization Overview: Many families seeking cash assistance through the Michigan Family Independence Program (FIP) face significant barriers in securing and retaining employment. From child care to transportation and literacy, career coaches cite a long list of barriers that can keep families from achieving self-sufficiency.
Having positive mentors can help direct job seekers to reach their educational, career, economic and relationship goals. Our program focuses on a partnership between SERCO and PATH participants in building assets and developing protective factors, including their future aspirations for themselves, relationships and employers. The program covers such topics as developing and maintaining job search skills, practicing effective communication skills, career exploration, and obtaining life skills while working toward self-sufficiency and employment.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: All,American
Street: 9301 Michigan Ave.
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48210
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 846-2240
Fax No: (313) 846-2247
Email: cmiller@sermetro.org
