Oakland County Michigan Works! Waterford offers youth services to individuals between the ages of 16-24 to assist with educational and employment goals. Guided by a Career Coach, each participant develops a unique plan that allows them to achieve their goals and structure their career development.
YOUTH PROGRAM PERKS
- Career exploration activities, including Talent Tours to visit employers in high-demand industries and occupations
- Labor market information and activities that help youth prepare for, and transition to post-secondary education and training
- Tutoring, study skills training, alternative secondary school offerings, dropout recovery services
- Paid and unpaid work experiences, including internships, job shadowing, and summer employment opportunities
- Occupational skills training
- Leadership development opportunities
- Supportive services, adult mentoring, follow-up services
- Comprehensive guidance and counseling
- Financial literacy education
- Entrepreneurial skills training
- Community service projects
- And much more
To get started, be sure to attend one of our upcoming Career Assistance Program Orientations:
Participants may attend in person or virtually: Space is limited and customers are registered on a first-come come first-served basis.
- In-Person Option
To register, email questions@waterfordmiworks.org with the subject line:
👉 Register for In-Person CAP Orientation
You will receive our address and directions once registered.
- Virtual Option
To register, email questions@waterfordmiworks.org with the subject line:
👉 Register for Virtual CAP Orientation
You will receive the Zoom link and instructions after registering
