
Director: John Almstadt
WDB Chair: Dawnaree Demrose
CEO: L. Brooks Patterson
Phone: 248-858-5520
E-mail: laked@oakgov.com
Ms. Debbie Lake, JET Coordinator
Phone: (248) 858-5520
Fax: (248) 452-2260
laked@oakgov.com

Welcome to the 2002 Oakland County Michigan Works! Strategic Plan update.
Local Strategic Plan

Oakland Michigan Works! is pleased to announce their meeting minutes for public view. They are in PDF File format.
Workforce Development Board Meeting Minutes for July 2003
Workforce Development Board Meeting Minutes for March 2003
Workforce Development Board Meeting Minutes for November 2002
Workforce Development Board Meeting Minutes for September 2002
Education Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for May 2003
Education Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for March 2003
Education Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for January 2003
Education Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for November 2002

Community Services of Oakland - Available for eligible South-Oakland County Residents:
Counseling-adolescents/children; Counseling-group/adult; Counseling-group/youth; Financial Assistance-Food; Financial Assistance-Housing; Supplemental Nutrition Programs; Medication; Parent Support/Education.
City of Detroit Employment and Training - Services Provided
Adult Continuing Education; Coordinating Organization; Counseling-Unemployed; Employment Prep; Job Development; Job Search and Placement; Job Training; Workforce Investment Act; Work First; Employment Service; EDJT Grants for Employers.
Ferndale Adult and Community Education - Services Provided
Adult and Enhancement Courses; GED Completion; Vocational Education and Counseling; Child Care.
Ferndale Career Center - Services Provided
"No Wrong Door" Employment Service; Job Postings; Internet Access; Youth Employment Opportunities; Job Readiness Skills; Job Training; Training Programs (WIA); Vocational Training; Work First; Referrals to Community Resources; Career Counseling; Classroom Training; Vocational Counseling; On-the-Job Training; Work Experience; Internship Programs; Testing and Assessment.
LARN - Lakes Area Resource Network - Services Provided
Members from area service providers and business, meet quarterly, in the greater Walled Lake Area. Have speakers, presentations and share service information. Provides for streamline referrals for services and cuts red tape.
Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Oak Park Career Center - Services Provided
Free Job Seeker Services: Eligibility Screening; Job Placement; Computer/Internet Access; Career Resources; Training Funds.
Free Employer Services: Recruiting; Job Referrals; Computer/Internet Access; Career Resources; Training Funds.

The Oakland 4C can provide a free list of licensed child care providers in your area who meet your families child care needs including evening, weekend, and 24 hour child care.
Oakland County Child Care Council (4C's)
550 Hulet Drive, Suite 101
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: 248-333-9545
Toll Free: 800-4CHILDCARE
Fax: 248-333-9544
www.oaklandchildcare.org

Smart Busses
Dial-A-Ride
Taxis
Private Employer/Service Center Busses

Job Fair and other events are periodically held at most Service Center locations or other areas. Please contact the nearest Service center location for details.
