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Education Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the school provide financial aid?

The education center currently operates with these organizations:

SLM Financial (SallieMae)
SLM Financial Corporation

P.O. Box 470 Marlton, NJ 08053
1-888-272-5543

Michigan Workforce Development Agency (Located in MichiganWorks Agency Buildings)

The Mission of the Workforce Development Department, a Michigan Works! Agency is to promote the economic self-sufficiency of residents and to provide qualified workers to local employers through the delivery of cost-effective, high quality employment, training, and education services in partnership with businesses, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and governmental agencies.

Offices:

Wayne County: Director: Lucius A. Vassar

E-mail: detroitmwa@detroitmi.gov
Website: www.detroitmi.gov/employtrain/default.htm

Detroit Service Center (West)
707 W. Milwaukee Avenue
5th Floor
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: (313) 876-0674
Coordinator, Tamara Gross

ITA (Individual Training Account)
Phone (313) 873-7321 Ext. 225

Detroit Service Center (East)
The Samaritan Center
5555 Conner
1st Floor
Detroit, MI 48213
Phone: (313) 579-4900
Fax: (313) 579-4903

Dearborn Service Center
6451 Schaefer
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: 313-945-8380
Fax: 313-624-9416

Wayne Service Center
35731 West Michigan Avenue
Wayne, MI 48184
Phone: 734-858-4284
Fax: 734-729-2059
Hours of Operation:

Oakland County: Director: John Almstadt

WDB Chair: Dawnaree Demrose

Phone: 248-858-5520
E-mail:laked@oakgov.com


Waterford Service Center
5195 Pontiac Lake Rd.
Waterford, MI 48327
Phone: 248-682-3417
Fax: 248-682-0512


Southfield Service Center
21030 Indian
Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: 248-796-4550
Fax: 248-796-4555

Macomb County: Director: John H. Bierbusse

WDB Chair: Rick Regan

Phone: 586-469-5220

E-mail: linda@macomb-stclairworks.org
Web Site: www.macomb-stclairworks.org


Warren Service Center
27850 Van Dyke
Warren, MI 48093-7220
Phone: 586-574-2170


Roseville Service Center
15950 12 Mile Rd.
Roseville, MI 48066
Phone: 586-447-9200
Fax: 586-447-9238

How do I enter the Apprenticeship Program?

The Apprenticeship Programs is currently being updated due to our potential new sponsors. Please periodically view our web site for further information.

Does my class credits at another college/or trade school transfer to the program?

Class credits from other universities are trade schools are not transferable to the education center programs. The programs are uniquely designed based on standards stated by testing agencies in the State of Michigan.

Are there morning and evening classes?

There are courses available in the morning and evening. Please consult our website to view scheduled times of classes.

Where do I register?

Registration is processed at 24270 West Seven Mile Road, Detroit – Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Internet Job Search Sites:

UnionJobs.com, Hotjobs.com, Craigslist.com, JobCentral.com, SimplyHired.com, CareerBuilders.com, Monster.com