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Center for Empowerment & Economic Development (CEED)Business services with a focus on women including business education, certification, and capital assistance. Online resource and business community for women (miwomen.com). www.miceed.org V2002 Hogback, suite 12 [map]
677–1400
Center for the Education of Women (U-M)Provides free counseling to women and men on academic and career-related issues. Offers programs and workshops to the public on topics such as leadership, finance, career advancement, and educational opportunities. Nationally recognized as a catalyst for change, conducting research about and advocating for improved gender-related policies and practices. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m; Sept.-Apr., Mon. until 7 p.m. www.cew.umich.edu
330 E. Liberty [map]
764–6005
Family Financial Academy© (POWER, Inc.)Year-round financial literacy education and individualized counseling to help develop financial goals, improve credit, reduce debt, and build assets. Open to all adults. Sliding scale; childcare available.U, V
GreenPath Debt SolutionsFree financial counseling and consultation, and low-cost services for people in financial crisis. Appointments scheduled Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Phone appointments available Wed. & Thurs., after 5 p.m. Office hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. www.greenpath.com315 E. Eisenhower Pkwy., suite 206 [map]
214–5800, (888) 776–6735
Jewish Family Services, Employment and Career ServicesProvides job readiness, resumé preparation, job search skills, and other support services for both mid-career professionals and newly arrived immigrants. Offers daily English as a Second Language classes, job counseling, vocational skills assessment, translation, and other vocational services to foreign-born job seekers. Serves job seekers from all religious and ethnic backgrounds. mira@jfsannarbor.org. U
2245 S. State [map]
Mira Sussman, 769-0209
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/region12301 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, resume and interviewing skills workshops, and access to office equipment, including computers. Internet job matching system. www.michworks.org304 Harriet, Ypsilanti [map]
484–6707
Peace Neighborhood CenterJob 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
SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business)Members provide free, confidential counseling and mentoring to entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established and nonprofit small businesses. Sponsored by the federal Small Business Administration. By appointment Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. info@annarborscore.org, www.annarborscore.org115 W. Huron, third floor [map]
665–4433
SOS Employability Program (SOS Community Services)Employability and educational support services for those referred by Washtenaw County family shelter programs. www.soscs.org U, V101 S. Huron, Ypsilanti [map]
484–4300
Washtenaw LiteracyVolunteer tutors provide one-on-one or group tutoring services in reading, writing, and English as a Second Language (ESL) to anyone 16 and older that lives, works, or volunteers in Washtenaw County. www.washtenawliteracy.org, info@WashtenawLiteracy.org. VYpsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker, Ypsilanti
879–1320
Women's Center of Southeastern MichiganServices 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@womenscentersemi.org, www.womenscentersemi.org V 530 S. Maple [map]
973–6779
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