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Equipping Individuals and Communities for Economic Mobility
FORCE Detroit’s Workforce Development program equips individuals and communities impacted by violence with access to education, career support, vocational training, and employment pathways that create long-term stability and opportunity.
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Workforce Participants
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Employment Placements
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Industry Certifications
393
Community Members Supported
Employment Creates Stability and Opportunity
Employment creates income and financial stability for communities and individuals.
Social mobility allows opportunities for advancement and upward mobility improves economic standing.
Economic freedom: A good job can help eliminate poverty rates and address income inequality by ensuring everyone has access to a living wage.
Benefits & Support: Employment often comes with benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, all of which can significantly improve an individual's/community's quality of life.
Social Interaction & Purpose: Work provides opportunities for social interaction and a sense of purpose, which are crucial for mental and emotional well-being.
Reduced Health Inequalities: Good employment can help reduce health inequalities by addressing the underlying social and economic factors contributing to poor health outcomes.
Ready to Build Your Future?
Contact our Director of Workforce Development today, heather@forcedetroit.org, to start your journey toward upward social and economic mobility.
Workforce Development Services Offered
FORCE Detroit provides workforce support designed to help participants overcome barriers, develop skills, and connect to meaningful employment opportunities. Through career coaching, training partnerships, mentorship, and wraparound support, participants receive guidance and resources that help create pathways toward long-term stability and economic mobility.
1-to-1 Career Coaching:
Our 1-to-1 career coaching helps individuals navigate their career journey, providing guidance and support to explore different paths, build skills, and achieve their professional goals. Through 1-to-1 career coaching, we help you identify your strengths, values, and interests, and develop a plan to achieve your professionalcareer goals.
Vocational and Educational Training Programs:
FORCE Detroit has developed partnerships with community partners that offer robust education and vocational training opportunities. We also offer scholarships to support community members who may have financial hardships.
Resume Support/Cover Letter Support:
Make it easy for the employer to see how your experience and interest connect to the position you are applying for. Crafting a good resume and cover letter positions you well to earn an interview, showcases your qualifications, and shows why you are an excellent candidate for a particular position. We will help you draft a resume that will get you seen and in front of employers.
Employers who are ready to hire:
We have an ever-growing list of employers who are ready to hire you. We can get you direct access to employers who are looking for the skillset that you offer.
Soft Skill Development:
We will help you develop soft skills by setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timebound goals (SMART)—goals that focus on specific areas like communication, teamwork, and problem solving. We will work with you to track your progress through self-reflection and feedback.
Social and Emotional Support:
We help you manage stress and challenges, build resilience, enhance networking opportunities, and provide encouragement, ultimately increasing your chances of success in finding a new job. We have a robust network of community partners that provide social and emotional wrap-around services.
Start Your Journey Today!
Contact our Director of Workforce Development today at heather@forcedetroit.org, or fill out the form to start on your journey to upward social and economic mobility.
SUPPORT FORCE DETROIT!
Your support helps FORCE Detroit create pathways to healing, opportunity, and long-term stability for individuals and communities across Detroit.
Tracey Greene
Workforce Development Participant