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 drotter@geshermi.org 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 jrichmond@geshermi.org 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
The 2026 JOIN Internship will run from Monday, June 8 to Friday, July 31, 2026. Openings are limited. Open to Jewish, full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are metro Detroit residents. For more information, contact Ashley Stone at astone@geshermi.org or (248) 233-4482. The application deadline Is March 1, 2026.
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
tgoewey@geshermi.org
(248) 233-4334
Wayne County
CuJuan Davis – DWIHN Contact cdavis@geshermi.org
(313) 446-8023
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
rdell@geshermi.org
(248) 233-4448
Wayne County
Tara Forster, MA, LPC, CBIS, NCC, CRC
tforster@geshermi.org
(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 sjames@geshermi.org 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
Homebuyer Education: Empowered Homeownership
Life Skills & Education
Taught by Gesher Human Service’s HUD certified homebuyer education counselors, you will learn about the entire homebuying process, including credit education, how to qualify for a mortgage, mortgage terminology, proper home maintenance and how to avoid foreclosure. $50 fee per household. This class is also approved for the MSHDA Down Payment Assistance Program.
Date and Time: Monday, May 18 from 4:00-8:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Registration: To register for a Homebuyer Education class, contact us at financialhelp@geshermi.org or 248-233-4299.
Expanding Your Professional Skillset
Life Skills & Education
This webinar explores practical ways to build new professional skills without returning to school. Participants will learn about online learning platforms such as Coursera and Udemy, as well as industry-recognized certifications offered by companies like Google and Microsoft.
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 20 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Virtual
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IewazdduRsOw7EZpbkmaxQ
Virtual Volunteer Meet & Greet
Life Skills & Education
Discover Meaningful Ways to Share Your Time and Talents!
Are you passionate about the arts, inclusion, behavioral health, or helping others grow in their careers? At Gesher Human Services, there’s a place for your passion, and a person whose life you can help strengthen.
Join us for a Virtual Volunteer Meet & Greet, where you’ll get an inside look at who we are and the impact we can make together. You’ll learn about Gesher’s mission, values, and wide range of programs, and explore current and upcoming volunteer opportunities that empower individuals to build more stable, fulfilling lives.
Whether you’re looking to connect, contribute, or create change, we’re excited to meet you and help you find the right role.
Date and Time: May 24, 2026 at 2PM
Location: Virtual
Registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/60f02329-7348-4304-b97d-3446769c32b4@91c0952c-d08d-411c-b814-df9af66c578e
Office & Computer Essentials
Life Skills & Education
Date & Time: May 26 – July 2nd 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Gesher Human Services, 29699 Southfield Rd., Southfield, MI 48076
Office and Computer Essentials: Microsoft Word and Excel
Helping Job Seekers Learn Microsoft Word and Excel
This class is designed for job seekers wanting to gain office computer skills for increased confidence and preparedness to enter or re-enter the workplace.
Students will learn how to:
- Create and edit Word and Excel files
- Format text in Word
- Create headers and footers in a Word document
- Create basic Excel worksheets
- Use simple formulas in Excel
- Create PDF files
- Move files to and from a flash drive
After completing this class, the student will:
- Be more confident in their job search for a position that requires proficiency in Word or Excel.
- Be able to create custom resumes and write custom cover letters.
- Have obtained the general computer skills that are expected of an applicant for an entry level office position.
Students must be able to learn independently in a classroom or group setting. Course prerequisites include basic keyboarding, email, and internet access, and access to a computer for practice. Taught by an engaging and experienced instructor.
Fee: $499. Full and partial scholarships are available. Students must fill out an Enrollment Application form to qualify for a scholarship.
Registration: Download an Enrollment Application form (click here) and email it to drotter@geshermi.org or call Dave Rotter at 248-233-4243.
Virtual Volunteer Meet & Greet
Life Skills & Education
Discover Meaningful Ways to Share Your Time and Talents!
Are you passionate about the arts, inclusion, behavioral health, or helping others grow in their careers? At Gesher Human Services, there’s a place for your passion, and a person whose life you can help strengthen.
Join us for a Virtual Volunteer Meet & Greet, where you’ll get an inside look at who we are and the impact we can make together. You’ll learn about Gesher’s mission, values, and wide range of programs, and explore current and upcoming volunteer opportunities that empower individuals to build more stable, fulfilling lives.
Whether you’re looking to connect, contribute, or create change, we’re excited to meet you and help you find the right role.
Date and Time: May 27, 2026 at 6:30PM
Location: Virtual
Registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bb275c34-67fb-4b7f-bfac-dd69680b0093@91c0952c-d08d-411c-b814-df9af66c578e
