Business services focused on women include education, certification, and capital assistance. Online resource and community (miwomen.com). www.miceed.org V

2002 Hogback, suite 12 [map]
677-1400

Center for the Education of Women (U-M)

Free counseling for women and men on academic and career issues. Programs and workshops for the public on leadership, finance, career advancement, and educational opportunities. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept.-Apr., also Mon. 5-7 p.m. www.cew.umich.edu

330 E. Liberty [map]
764-6005

Family Financial Academy- (POWER, Inc.)

Year-round financial literacy education and individualized counseling to help set financial goals, improve credit, reduce debt, and build assets. Open to all adults. Sliding scale; child care available. U, V

4180 Packard [map]
929-6509

GreenPath Debt Solutions

Free financial counseling and consultation; low-cost services for people in financial crisis. Appointments Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone appointments Wed. & Thurs. after 5 p.m. Office open Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. www.greenpath.com

315 E. Eisenhower Pkwy., suite 206 [map]
214-5800, (888) 776-6735

Jewish Family Services, Employment and Career Services

Support services for midcareer professionals and newly arrived immigrants: resume preparation, job readiness, search skills, vocational skills assessment, translations, counseling; daily classes in English as a second language. mira@jfsannarbor.org. U

2245 S. State [map]
Mira Sussman, 769-0209

Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (Washtenaw Community College)

Free confidential counseling for new and established companies. Training seminars and business research. Call for appointment. sbtdc@wccnet.org, www.misbtdc.org/region12

301 W. Michigan, suite 101, Ypsilanti [map]
547-9170

Michigan WORKS! Service Center (Washtenaw County Employment Training & Community Services)

Services for job seekers and employers. Skill assessments, assistance with job search, resume and interviewing skills workshops, and access to office equipment, including computers. Internet job matching system. www.michworks.org

304 Harriet, Ypsilanti [map]
484-6707

Peace Neighborhood Center

Job placement assistance for low-income and underemployed Ann Arbor residents. Mandatory skills evaluation. info@peaceneighborhoodcenter.org, www.peaceneighborhoodcenter.org V

1111 N. Maple [map]
662-3564

SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business)

Members provide free, confidential counseling and mentoring to entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established and nonprofit small businesses. Sponsored by the federal Small Business Administration. By appointment Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. info@annarborscore.org, www.annarborscore.org

115 W. Huron, suite 300 [map]
665-4433

SOS Employability Program (SOS Community Services)

Employability and educational support services for those referred by county family shelter programs. www.soscs.org U, V

101 S. Huron, Ypsilanti [map]
484-4300

Washtenaw Literacy

Volunteers provide one-on-one or group tutoring in reading, writing, and English as a second language to anyone age 16 or over who lives, works, or volunteers in the county. info@washtenawliteracy.org, www.washtenawliteracy.org V

Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker, Ypsilanti
879-1320

Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan

Personal counseling, divorce support, and other groups. Sliding-scale fees. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Evening and weekend hours by appointment. To volunteer: joan@womenscentersemi.org. info@womenscentersemi.org, www.womenscentersemi.org V

530 S. Maple [map]
973-6779

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