Free “Women to Work” Program for Metro Detroit Job Seekers Needing New Skills

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Free Women to Work Program Offers Metro Detroit Women the Opportunity to Add Vital Skills to Gain Employment in the New Year, Typically the Best Time for Job Hunting.

Gesher Human Services’ life changing program to hold informational meeting on Jan. 18 in Southfield; free computer skills instruction also available.

Gesher Human Services one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, will be holding its popular Women to Work program for metro Detroit women in January. The free program offers women vital skills to gain immediate employment and begins with an informational meeting on Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the nonprofit organization’s headquarters in Southfield (29699 Southfield Road) before officially starting the four-week program.

Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday beginning Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon,

with the opportunity for participants to stay on for the afternoon to take a basic computer class, enhancing the prospect of job opportunities. Business News Daily recently reported that January and February are typically excellent times to search for a job when hiring managers are seeking new momentum and have new budgets for the coming year.

“The start of the year is well known to be a great time to look for a job, but many women, especially those who have been out of the workforce for some time, might not have the appropriate resume, job search or computer skills to get their job application in front of a hiring manager,” said Women to Work coordinator Judy Richmond. “Our free program allows women to take that big step into the workforce with confidence and knowledge and to be able to provide for themselves and their families.”

Due to the popularity of the program and limited space in the classes,

Gesher will hold additional classes on Mondays and Wednesdays if demand is high this year. These classes will follow the same class outline and will also be followed by free basic computer classes if required.

Women to Work has been transforming lives since the 1980s when the program was called Displaced Homemakers, aimed at women who suddenly found themselves in need of immediate employment because of death or disability of a spouse, divorce, or some other reason causing economic hardship in their family.

Since then, the program has expanded to include any women who needs to find immediate employment.

This year’s program will focus on topics including in-depth vocational assessment; help with networking, resume writing and interviewing; financial management advice; employment-related group counselling and emotional support; information and referrals to support services; and stress management. For more information go to geshermi.org/events; to register contact Judy Richmond at 248.233. 4232 or email her at jrichmond@geshermi.org.

About Gesher Human Services

Gesher Human Services is a non-profit organization providing a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home and in the community. It is dedicated to helping people across metro Detroit lead more stable and fulfilling lives through workforce development, career mobility, behavioral health, inclusion programming and residential services that serve all metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community.

The organization works with job seekers, people with disabilities, older adults, and the community at large to provide skills, support, and equitable opportunities for people to succeed. Uniting two of metro Detroit’s most influential Jewish human services agencies, JVS Human Services and Kadima, Gesher brings over 110 years of combined experience facilitating equitable employment opportunities and better mental health outcomes for residents.

With a network of more than 400 employees and volunteers across 25 locations in southeast Michigan, Gesher delivers a continuum of services and support that directly impacts the lives of over 26,000 individuals and families annually. More information at www.geshermi.org.