Job seekers are welcome at all SER locations throughout the City of Detroit. Services to job seekers include access to state-of-the-art
resource
facilities, resume writing assistance, web-based job search, job fairs,
job readiness workshops, interview preparation assistance,
and referral to jobs.
To learn more about the program and services offered by SER, visit the links below:
Jobs, Education and Training (JET): Services for TANF (welfare) eligible participants.
Operated
by SER’s subsidiary corporation, SERCO, Inc. offers a wide range of
services to JET program eligible participants that includes; career
exploration,
job search/job club, job matching and job placement assistance, work
experience, community service opportunities, on-the-job
training
(OJT), vocational ESL, basic skills learning, GED, and vocational
education leading to career path opportunities that promote long term
success. Extensive supportive services are included as part of this job training program.
Center for Working Families (CWF): supplements JET by providing participants with employment and career advancement services, income enhancements and work supports, and financial and wealth building services so they can move up the economic ladder and achieve long term economic stability.
SER Adult and Youth Services are dedicated to developing the skills and economic opportunities of Detroit’s community residents through a
variety of skill enhancement courses and workshops as follows:
- Career Exploration
- English as a Second Language (ESL) – Language skills enhancement for non-English speaking individuals. Classes are formed
- weekly and new groups start every Monday.
-
Adult Basic Skills (ABE) –
This is a program offered on an open entry/open end basis with new
classes beginning weekly. Classes
-
are offered in a computer lab
environment utilizing Plato Software and facilitated by a Certified
Instructor/Facilitator. Once a
participant reaches 8th grade levels in reading and mathematics, s/he progresses to GED Preparation. GED testing is scheduled
as the participant is determined ready by the Instructor/Facilitator.Youth of Promise Leadership Program
