Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, will be offering its popular Recharge! career development program for adults 45 years and older, on Mondays and Wednesdays from March 11-27, 10 a.m. to noon at its headquarters in Southfield (29699 Southfield Road). The program is again being offered as a recent report from Pew Research Center shows that the older workforce has nearly quadrupled in size since the mid-1980s, driven partly by the growth of the 65 and older population.
In addition, the earning power of more mature workers has also increased: in 1987, a typical worker aged 65 or older earned around $13 an hour while in 2022 the hourly rate average was $22. Recharge! will offer participants the opportunity to reconnect with their skills and interests, refresh their resume, restore belief in themselves – particularly if they are in a middle of life transition – and re-energize their job search process. The program requires registration and a $40 material fee, although scholarships are available to ensure there is no financial barrier to participating. To register for Recharge! call 248.233.4472 or go to the events page at geshermi.org.
Gesher Human Services in Southfield will be offering its Recharge! career development program for adults 45 years and older, on Mondays and Wednesdays from March 11-27, 10 a.m.-noon at its headquarters (29699 Southfield Road).
The program is being offered as a recent report from Pew Research Center shows that the older workforce has nearly quadrupled in size since the mid-1980s, driven partly by the growth of the 65 and older population. In addition, the earning power of more mature workers also has increased.
What’s your plan for the summer? If you’re a college student looking for a way to boost your resume, leadership skills and network in the Detroit Jewish community — and get paid in the process — the JOIN program from Gesher Human Services wants you.
An acronym for the Jeannette and Oscar Cook Jewish Occupational Intern Program, JOIN started back in 1973 and is open to Jewish metro Detroit residents who are full-time undergraduate or graduate students considering a career in the nonprofit world, particularly within the Jewish community. It’s also for those intending to work in the for-profit space but want to learn more about our Jewish community for future lay leadership or volunteer work.
Metro Detroiters wanting to understand and use artificial intelligence to give their job applications the best chance of success can join a free program on Feb. 26 from 1 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. at the headquarters of Gesher Human Services (29699 Southfield Rd., Southfield, MI 48076). The program will be an interactive demonstration designed to introduce beginners to the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and specifically Chat GPT, to show how it works and how it can be applied easily for job hunting. No registration is required.
“Many companies are using AI in the form of an Applicant Tracking System to initially review an applicant’s suitability for a position,” explained Computer Training Supervisor Dave Rotter. “If you use AI in your application process, for your resume and cover letter, you can ensure you are providing enough ‘match’ words for the position so that it tracks positively, and you get that first interview. It can make a huge difference for landing a job.”
Gesher Human Services in Southfield is hosting a free program on Feb. 26 from 1-2:30 p.m. at its headquarters (29699 Southfield Rd., Southfield, MI 48076) on how to use artificial intelligence to give their job applications the best chance of success.
The program will be an interactive demonstration designed to introduce beginners to the world of AI, specifically Chat GPT, to show how it works and how it can be applied easily for job hunting. No registration is required.
“Many companies are using AI in the form of an Applicant Tracking System to initially review an applicant’s suitability for a position,” says Dave Rotter, computer training supervisor at Gesher. “If you use AI in your application process, for your resume and cover letter, you can ensure you are providing enough ‘match’ words for the position so that it tracks positively and you get that first interview. It can make a huge difference for landing a job.”
Successful Financial Repair Program “HarMoney” Offered by Gesher Human Services Offers Potential $2,500 to Struggling Metro Detroiters, Starts Feb. 19.
Six-week virtual financial education classes made possible by $50,000 grant from Huntington Bank; $2500 payments available for clearing debt or home down payment.
HarMoney, a six-week interactive virtual program providing financial education offered by Gesher Human Services and made possible by a $50,000 grant from Huntington Bank, will begin on Feb. 19. Since 2021 when the program began, 33 families have had their financial lives transformed, frequently seeing significant improvements in their credit scores and even having the ability to afford a down payment for purchasing a home.
Jewish college students considering a career working in the nonprofit world, particularly within the Jewish community, can now apply for a paid summer 2024 internship through Gesher Human Services. The internships are also suitable for students who intend to work in the corporate for-profit space but who would like to learn more about the Jewish community for future lay leadership or volunteer work.
Gesher runs a program called JOIN, an acronym for the Jeannette and Oscar Cook Jewish Occupational Intern Program. JOIN started back in 1973 and is open to Metro Detroit residents who are Jewish and full-time undergraduate or graduate students.
Approximately 400 Jewish students have benefited from the internship, and many have gone on to have careers in the Metro Detroit Jewish community in professions such as rabbis, educators and communal leaders.
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More than 30 people have had their financial lives transformed since Gesher Human Services started offering a free six-week online financial education program.
This same program is being offered again thanks to a $50,000 grant from Huntington Bank.
“Interest rates remain elevated, food prices are high, and credit card debt remains one of the biggest issues we see in the financial education department,” said Laltsha Cunningham, financial education manager for Gesher, a nonprofit organization providing residents of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home and in the community.
A local nonprofit is offering those struggling a chance to receive $2,500 through its ongoing “HarMoney” campaign.
Gesher Human Services, a Southfield-based nonprofit that provides a bridge to stability for those struggling financially, will offer a six-week virtual financial education class and open up applications for $2,500 for clearing debt or home down payments beginning Feb. 19.
They were able to continue the program this year thanks to a $50,000 grant from Huntington Bank.
Gesher said that since 2021, when the program began, 33 families have had their financial lives transformed, frequently seeing significant improvements in their credit scores and even having the ability to afford a down payment for purchasing a home. Participants must meet all program requirements and claim their grant within six months of the final session. To join the program, go to geshermi.org/harmoney.
Gesher Human Services will begin offering paid, on-the-job training for local residents who would like to start a human service career in working with people with disabilities. Gesher was previously called JVS Human Services before it merged with another nonprofit organization called Kadima in 2022.
The Gesher Direct Support Professional Apprenticeship program will provide unemployed and underemployed individuals with on-the-job training and 155 hours of related technical instruction to earn a nationally recognized Journeyperson Direct Support Specialist Credential. Apprentices will be matched with a journeyperson at Gesher who will provide training, support and mentoring to the apprentice.
Direct care work at the nonprofit organization could include working in residential homes with people living with mental illness or other disabilities, or providing job support to Metro Detroiters living with intellectual and other disabilities who are employed at work sites in the community.