The Lois and Milton Y. Zussman Center, designed for individuals with a serious mental health diagnosis, has moved to a new facility that is more than double the size of its original space and will host an Open House on Thursday, August 8 from 5 – 7 p.m.
The open house will showcase the new facility which was designed by and for individuals with mental health diagnoses who seek a welcoming and engaging community atmosphere where they can enjoy social and cultural activities, educational classes, culinary experiences, vocationally support, and volunteer opportunities.
Oakland County, MI – With up to 10,000 teachers in Michigan leaving the profession annually and new research announced in April 2024 showing schools in Michigan could lose 5,100 teaching jobs in the next few years as federal pandemic aid ends, Michigan teachers ready for a career change can turn to a virtual career coaching program this summer.
MyCoach for Teachers is a masterclass group of four online sessions helping teachers explore how they can utilize their many skills in a new form of employment. The program runs from 10 a.m. to 11. 30 a.m. on July 9, 11, 16 and 18 and is offered by Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit.
Gesher Human Services is offering MyCoach for Teachers, a masterclass group of four online sessions designed to help teachers explore how they can utilize their many skills in a new form of employment.
The program runs from 10-11. 30 a.m. on July 9, 11, 16, and 18. The course fee is $50, and teachers will be given assessments to identify their skills and strengths for a new career path, take a career inventory, discuss toxic work environments and how that can impede a job search, build their confidence, and gain hope for the future with their coaches. The program also will provide resume assistance, job search advice, and opportunities for professional growth. For more information go to the events page at geshermi.org.
With up to 10,000 teachers in Michigan leaving the profession annually and new research announced in April 2024 showing schools in Michigan could lose 5,100 teaching jobs in the next few years as federal pandemic aid ends, Michigan teachers ready for a career change can turn to a virtual career coaching program this summer. MyCoach for Teachers is a masterclass group of four online sessions helping teachers explore how they can utilize their many skills in a new form of employment.
The program runs from 10 a.m. to 11. 30 a.m. on July 9, 11, 16 and 18 and is offered by Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit. The course fee is $50, and teachers will be given assessments to identify their skills and strengths for a new career path, take a career inventory, discuss toxic work environments and how that can impede a job search, build their confidence and gain hope for the future with their coaches. The program will also provide resume assistance, job search advice and opportunities for professional growth. For more information go to the events page at geshermi.org.
Free programs for Michiganders aimed at making home purchase a reality for more people will be hosted by Gesher Human Services during the week of June 24-28 from noon to 1:30 p.m. daily. Topics will include credit scores required to purchase a home, shopping for a home that meets your needs, generational wealth, and ongoing costs for homeowners.
Gesher Human Services in Southfield will offer Michiganders free programs during the week of June 24-28 aimed at making home purchase a reality for more people.
Webinars will take place daily from noon-1:30 p.m. during that week, to highlight June’s National Homeownership Month. Topics will include credit scores required to purchase a home, shopping for a home that meets your needs, generational wealth, and ongoing costs for homeowners.
Housing professionals will be available and there will be daily question-and-answer sessions giving participants time to talk about housing needs, review credit, and create budgets.
Level Up Your LinkedIn and Slay the Resume Game Post-Grad is a free webinar for Michigan high school and college graduates who may need help getting employment after their recent academic journey has ended. The program, being held on Zoom on Mon. June 24 at 10 a.m., is also open to young people who have graduated from college, have been working in a first job, but might be looking for their next employment opportunity. Offered by career counselors at Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in Metro Detroit, participants will be receiving instruction from the organization’s career staff, most of whom are Certified Professional Resume Writers through the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches.
Gesher Human Services in Southfield if offering its free “Level Up Your LinkedIn and Slay the Resume Game Post-Grad” Zoom webinar for Michigan high school and college graduates at 10 a.m. June 24.
The webinar also is open to young people who have graduated from college, have been working in a first job, but might be looking for their next employment opportunity.
For more information, contact [email protected].
Gesher hosting free retirement re-employment workshops.
A 75-year-old plumber looking for employment with less demanding physical work and an 80-year-old employee laid off after decades with a car company are just two of the many older adults who have recently reached out to Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, looking for career assistance. In response, the nonprofit organization will be holding a series of three free Retirement Reemployment workshops this summer on June 11, July 16 and August 13 from 2-3:30 p.m.
The programs will be held in person at Gesher’s headquarters (29699 Southfield Road, Southfield) and will discuss the financial, social and emotional considerations of working as a mature adult; the pros and cons of returning to work; and provide attendees with a career decision action plan.