Workforce Development Resources

Basic Computer Skills

Goodwill Community Foundation � innovative online learning opportunities for anyone who wants to improve technology, literacy and math skills necessary for success. http://www.gcflearnfree.org/

Microsoft Digital Literacy � e-learning course for absolute beginners starting with the first course they need to begin to use a computer. http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/citizenship/giving/programs/up/digitalliteracy/eng/BasicCurriculum.mspx#computerbasicscourse

Common Craft Tutorials � learn the basics about a wide variety of computer and technology basics. http://www.commoncraft.com/videos#technology

Computer and Internet Basics Tutorials � links to variety of online resources to help newbies and others learn computer software basics.  From the Flint Public Library. http://www.flint.lib.mi.us/computers/tutorials.shtml

Mouse Aerobics � online tutorial to help newbies learn how to use a mouse from the Monroe County Library System. http://monroe.lib.mi.us/computer_classes/mouse_exercise/mouse_exercise.htm

Computer Tutorials � a web guide with links to listings of computer tutorials including Microsoft applications, Internet searching, email, typing and using a mouse. Compiled by Newark Public Library. http://nplwebguides.pbworks.com/w/page/5673363/Computer%20Tutorials

Visual Tutorials � assistance learning Microsoft programs and other computer technology using pictures. http://inpics.net/

Job Seekers

Michigan Talent Bank � search for job openings or post your resume https://www.michworks.org/mtb/user/MTB_EMPL.EntryMainPage

Michigan Works Agency Locator Map - http://michiganworks.org/agencies/map/

Job & Career Accelerator � explore job profiles, create resumes and cover letters, assess interests and find jobs. (Click on the link on the left to access the program.) http://mel.org/index.php

Michigan eLibrary Business and Jobs Gateway - http://mel.org/index.php?P=SPT--BrowseResourcesBusiness&ParentId=832

Michigan eLibrary statewide job search resources - http://www.mel.org/index.php?P=SPT--BrowseResources&ParentId=425

Opportunity.gov - new Educational opportunities for the unemployed

http://federalstudentaid.ed.gov/opportunity/index.html

Career Zone Write Your Resume � from New York a one-stop way to create a resume and export it in pdf, or MS Word. http://www.nycareerzone.org/cz/resources/jobseeker/resume.jsp

Cover Letter Generator - http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/cover_letter/

My Skills, My Future from the U.S. Department of Labor http://www.myskillsmyfuture.org/

O*Net Resource Center - Occupational Information Network, is a comprehensive database of worker attributes and job characteristics. http://www.onetcenter.org/

USA Jobs � Official Jobsite of the U.S. Government http://www.usajobs.gov/

LEARN - a free university e-learning and career re-branding courses for unemployed Michigan workers with a goal of preparing unemployed Michiganders to re-enter the workforce with a new career. http://www.50plusprime.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/learn.home.cfm

Financial Literacy

Michigan eLibrary Personal Assistance Resources � http://mel.org/index.php?P=SPT--BrowseResources&ParentId=875

MyMoney.gov - U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. http://www.mymoney.gov/

Greenpath � debt counseling and consolidation information http://www.greenpath.com/home.htm

Money Smart a Financial Education Program � an easy to use learning tool that teaches the 10 modules of the Money Smart curriculum through a computer. http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/mscbi/mscbi.html

Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Small Business Administration � The United State Small Business Administration provides programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed in small business.  http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/counseling-training

Small Business Administration Michigan District Office - http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/2/3121

Michigan Business One Stop - information on starting and maintaining a business in Michigan.  http://www.michigan.gov/business

Top Ten Legal Mistakes Made by Entrepreneurs � help from the Harvard Business School http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/3348.html

Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center � get counseling, find training and other assistance with beginning a business. http://misbtdc.org/

Entrepreneurs and Innovators Web Portal from Michigan Economic Development Corporation � find small business start up resources. http://www.michiganadvantage.org/Entrepreneurs-and-Innovators/

General Assistance and Social Services

Michigan Helping Hand - site helps Michigan citizens facing economic hardship find the services they need.  http://michigan.gov/helpinghand

United Way 211 - free and confidential information and referral help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more. http://www.211.org/

Michigan Department of Human Services � food assistance information http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5527---,00.html

Michigan Department of Community Health - How Can I Get Free or Low Cost Health Care for Me & My Family? http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2943_52115---,00.html

Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs � veteran�s assistance programs http://www.michigan.gov/dmva/0,1607,7-126-2362---,00.html

Michigan Unemployment Services and Benefits - http://www.michigan.gov/uia/

Webcasts for Unemployed Workers - http://www.michigan.gov/uia/0,1607,7-118-53900-219607--,00.html The webcasts are designed to inform residents about Michigan�s Unemployment Insurance Agency programs and services, and in some cases serve as guides or tutorials.

Michigan Attorney General Brochure on Avoiding Foreclosure - http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ag/Avoiding_Foreclosure_Brochure_215948_7.pdf

Foreclosure Resources � links from the Dearborn Heights Public Library on avoiding foreclosure. http://www.ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us/lib_irforeclosure.cfm

Michigan State Housing Development Authority - http://www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,1607,7-141--235359--,00.html

Michigan eLibrary: Michigan Personal Finance Resources � links to assistance sites for foreclosure, credit and more. http://mel.org/index.php?P=SPT--BrowseResources&ParentId=923