Careers
& Employment
Gesher helps people across metro Detroit find personal fulfillment and financial stability through meaningful employment.
Whether you’re just entering the job market or returning to it after a significant gap, have recently lost your job, or are simply looking to make a change, Gesher offers career development support in a variety of settings and formats to suit your individual needs and circumstances.
We’re here to help you make your career goals a reality through personalized career coaching, technical skills training, networking opportunities and job placement services.
Waterford
Oakland County
Michigan Works!
Michigan Works! provides jobseekers the support, training, and services they need to get back to work, find new employment, obtain necessary credentials, and more. Our team also offers businesses customized recruitment solutions to help them source and train staff.
Collingwood
Detroit at Work
Detroit at Work provides information for jobseekers and employers on in-demand career pathways and training programs that are aligned to jobs in growing career sectors.
Career Counseling Services
Find the Right Career Fit
We will work with you to develop a personalized plan based on your individual goals, interests, skills, motivators, and unique work styles so you can make informed decisions about your future.
Career Counseling will help you to:
- Identify long- and short-term career goals
- Analyze your skills, interests, style, and values
- Take individualized assessments (i.e., Myers-Briggs, Strong Interest Inventory, etc.)
- Develop a plan to reach your goals
- Make decisions based on market trends
We can meet in person or virtually.
Job Search Services
Launch Your New Career
Need help with your job search or exploring a new career? We can help you successfully find employment with expert job search support that helps you stand out in a crowd, perfect your resume, nail your interview, get hired, and advance your career. Our Certified Professional Resume Writers can help with:
- Job Search Strategies
- Resume Development
- Cover Letter Writing
- Using & Optimizing LinkedIn
- Leveraging Your Network
- Interview Preparation
- Salary Negotiation
Schedule your appointment with a career expert today
Hermelin ORT Computer Training
Computer knowledge is vital in many jobs and careers. Let us help you learn the skills necessary for your next career opportunity, from computer basics, to office & computer essentials, to our drop-in computer labs.
Online classes also available.
For more information or to register for a class, contact Dave Rotter at [email protected] or (248) 233-4243.
Women to Work
The Women to Work program is a free 4-week group program for women who have been out of the workforce and want assistance in returning. Women will receive:
- Vocational Assessments
- Networking Assistance
- Resume Writing and Interviewing Support
- Discussions on Stress Management
- Financial Management and Budgeting Assistance
Additionally, our Springboard to Success program combines the Women to Work program with hands-on Microsoft Office computer training.
For more information, contact Judy Richmond at [email protected] or 248-233-4232.
JOIN Internship Program
College students build their professional network and strengthen their resume through an 8-week paid summer internship. The JOIN Internship Program offers valuable work experience, educational seminars, and learning opportunities centered around the Jewish community. Students will work alongside Jewish communal professionals in the following disciplines:
- Nonprofit Business Administration
- Marketing and Communications
- Research and Program Planning
- Human Resources
- Community Outreach and Advocacy
- Development and Fundraising
Openings are limited. Open to Jewish, full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are metro Detroit residents. For more information, contact Ashley Moser at [email protected] or (248) 233-4482.
New Experiences Internship Program
This program provides job seekers, 18 years and over, who have experienced long-term unemployment, underemployment, or a lack of marketable work skills, an opportunity to build their skills while participating in a paid internship. Interns are required to identify an employer that fits their skills and is open to hosting an intern. For more information, contact Gerard Baltrusaitis at [email protected] or 248-233-4288.
Employment Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Gesher is committed to helping adults and youth with disabilities achieve long-term success and fulfillment by helping them identify their employment strengths, interests, and skills needed to find and maintain employment.
Individuals are offered the option to work or volunteer in their community with ongoing support from Gesher staff at every step of the process.
We strive to help individuals with disabilities become independent and more fully integrated into their communities through our comprehensive array of employment services.
Supported Employment and Skill Building
We directly assist individuals with disabilities as they find and maintain a job that fits their skills, interests, and abilities through on-going job coaching and personalized support to help build their professional toolkit.
Oakland County
Ted Goewey
[email protected]
(248) 233-4334
Wayne County
Tamaria White
[email protected]
(313) 446-8013
Vocational Rehab
Through Gesher’s Vocational Rehabilitation services, adults and youth with disabilities interested in working independently benefit from customized employment, assessments, internships, workshops, and job placement and coaching services. This program is generally funded by Michigan Rehabilitation Services, the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons, private insurance or self-pay.
Macomb & Oakland
Rene Dell, MA, LPC, NCC, CRC
[email protected]
(248) 233-4448
Wayne County
Denita Love-Carter, MA, CRC
[email protected]
(313) 446-8013
AbilityOne
AbilityOne Program is one of the largest sources of jobs for people who are blind or have significant disabilities. Participants can leverage AbilityOne-learned skills in public and private sector jobs and enjoy full participation in their community.
Ticket to Work
In partnership with the Social Security Administration, the Ticket to Work program provides a path to employment for individuals receiving SSDI and/or SSI. The program is free, voluntary, and helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence. For more information, contact Sherrie James at [email protected] or (248) 233-4472
Hear From Your Neighbors
I am usually the one fighting for myself, but I actually had people that were in my corner rooting and fighting for me. I honestly don’t know how I could ever repay the generosity and financial relief that I received from Gesher.
KPC
Upcoming Events
Coaching for Employment Seekers
Life Skills & Education
Discovering your path with career coaching.
Date and Time: December 15 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwud-GhrTkrHdKkCdiZqCZCjT08YTFXe37j
Homebuyer Education Class
Life Skills & Education
Taught by Gesher Human Services’ HUD-certified homebuyer education counselors, you will learn about the entire home-buying process, including credit education, how to qualify for a mortgage, mortgage terminology, proper home maintenance, and how to avoid foreclosure.
The fee is $50 fee per household. This class is also approved for the MSHDA Down Payment Assistance Program.
Date and time: December 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Gesher Human Services | 29699 Southfield Rd., Southfield, MI 48076
To register for a Homebuyer Education class, please email [email protected] or call 248-233-4299.
How to Perform an Online Job Search
Life Skills & Education
This 90-minute in-person workshop will cover all aspects of an online job search including:
- How to find and apply for jobs online using Google.com and Indeed.com
- Applying at portals and/or the actual company’s website
- The importance of having a good, updated custom résumé and cover letter
Date and Time: December 20 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Gesher Human Services | 29699 Southfield Rd., Southfield, MI 48076
No registration required.
Questions? Contact Dave Rotter at [email protected] or 248-233-4243
The Basics of LinkedIn
Life Skills & Education
This webinar will help attendees understand the value of using LinkedIn for their job search and how to get started.
Date and Time: December 21 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcOquqj4sH9THY1Vbr4REMprXvng8u-Wc
Professional Branding on Social Media
Life Skills & Education
The dos and don’ts for utilizing social media for career development and job searches.
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 3 at 10:00 am
Location: Virtual
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcufuCtqj4jH9YKnWEaaz0fqjM5dL8bP53w
