Michigan Employment
Michigan Reentry Employment Directory
A statewide directory of job training programs, workforce development centers, reentry-friendly employers, and community organizations that may support employment for justice-impacted individuals. Always verify eligibility and hiring policies with each employer or program.
Job Training & Certifications
Reentry-Friendly Employers
Workforce Development Centers
Nonprofit Employment Programs
Trade, Skilled Labor & Apprenticeships
Detroit / Wayne County
Detroit at Work
Detroit — Wayne County
Citywide job-training hub offering certifications, resume help, and employer connections.
Goodwill Green Works
Detroit — Wayne County
Industrial recycling plant operating workforce programs hiring justice-impacted individuals.
Employ Detroit Resource Centers
Detroit — Wayne County
Neighborhood employment centers offering job search support, training, and workshops.
SEMCA Michigan Works!
Multiple Cities — Wayne County
Workforce system providing reentry-friendly job opportunities and skills training.
The Empowerment Plan
Detroit — Wayne County
Social-enterprise employer providing paid training and transitional work experience.
Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO Detroit)
Detroit — Wayne County
National reentry employment program offering transitional work crews and job coaching.
Oakland County
Oakland County Michigan Works!
Multiple Cities — Oakland County
Career services, training grants, job placement assistance, and employer connections.
Career Works SEMCOG
Southfield — Oakland County
Regional workforce development initiatives with training and job lead support.
Lighthouse Michigan Workforce Programs
Pontiac — Oakland County
Nonprofit assistance including employment readiness, coaching, and supportive services.
JVS Human Services
Southfield — Oakland County
Job search assistance, disability employment programs, and skill-building workshops.
Oakland Literacy Council
Bloomfield Hills — Oakland County
Adult literacy and basic education support improving employability and job readiness.
Macomb County
Michigan Works! Macomb/St. Clair
Multiple Cities — Macomb County
Training, job fairs, resume support, and reentry-friendly workforce services.
Goodwill Industries of Detroit (Macomb Services)
Macomb County
Retail and logistics employment pathways with onsite coaching and skill development.
Macomb County Reentry Employment Programs
Mount Clemens — Macomb County
Local programs connecting returning citizens to employer partners and job readiness courses.
St. Clair County Community College Workforce Training
Port Huron — St. Clair County
Offers certifications and job-readiness training open to justice-impacted learners.
Flint / Genesee County
GST Michigan Works!
Flint — Genesee County
Career advising, employer connections, skill workshops, and occupational training.
Metro Community Development Workforce Services
Flint — Genesee County
Employment support programs including job placement readiness and financial coaching.
Carriage Town Ministries Employment Readiness
Flint — Genesee County
Transitional work support, skills programs, and job readiness training.
Flint STRIVE Program
Flint — Genesee County
Intensive job readiness and soft-skills training with employer engagement partnerships.
Saginaw / Bay Region
Saginaw Michigan Works!
Saginaw — Saginaw County
Regional workforce agency offering job search help, training programs, and employer referrals.
Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan
Saginaw — Saginaw County
Retail and warehouse employment opportunities with onsite job-coaching support.
Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan Workforce Pathways
Saginaw — Saginaw County
Transitional employment experiences for individuals rebuilding work history.
Bay County Michigan Works!
Bay City — Bay County
Training grants, resume workshops, and reentry-friendly job support.
Dow Bay Area Family YMCA Career Programs
Bay City — Bay County
Community employment readiness workshops, youth training, and fitness center opportunities.
Lansing / Ingham County
Capital Area Michigan Works!
Lansing — Ingham County
Job coaching, training programs, apprenticeships, and employer connections.
City Rescue Mission of Lansing – Employment Support
Lansing — Ingham County
Assistance with building job skills, work habits, and reentry readiness.
Volunteers of America Michigan – Lansing Employment Center
Lansing — Ingham County
Workforce programs serving justice-impacted individuals and vulnerable communities.
Lansing Community College Workforce Development
Lansing — Ingham County
Certifications, skilled trades programs, and job placement assistance.
Ann Arbor / Washtenaw County
Michigan Works! Southeast
Ypsilanti — Washtenaw County
Career navigation, training programs, resume help, and employer connections.
Washtenaw Community College – Career & Technical Programs
Ann Arbor — Washtenaw County
Skilled trades, certificate programs, and job-path training.
Ozone House Employment Readiness
Ypsilanti — Washtenaw County
Supportive employment services for youth and young adults facing barriers.
Ann Arbor SPARK Workforce Programs
Ann Arbor — Washtenaw County
Tech, innovation, and startup workforce pipelines with training support.
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit – Washtenaw Services
Washtenaw County
Retail, logistics, and donation center jobs with job-coaching available.
Grand Rapids / Kent County
West Michigan Works!
Grand Rapids — Kent County
Career advisors, job search help, employer referrals, and certifications.
Mel Trotter Ministries Employment Support
Grand Rapids — Kent County
Job readiness, transitional work, and workforce support programs.
Guiding Light Recovery & Back-to-Work Program
Grand Rapids — Kent County
Structured employment-readiness program with supportive services.
Grand Rapids Community College Workforce Training
Grand Rapids — Kent County
Skilled trades programs, credentials, and employer partnerships.
Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids — Kent County
Retail and warehousing jobs with job-coaching and workforce services.
Muskegon / Lakeshore Region
Muskegon Michigan Works! West
Muskegon — Muskegon County
Job placement support, training programs, resume workshops, and employer partners.
Muskegon Rescue Mission Workforce Support
Muskegon — Muskegon County
Assistance in job readiness, skill-building, and transitional work opportunities.
Love INC Employment Support
Muskegon — Muskegon County
Volunteer and work readiness support connected to local partner employers.
Goodwill Industries of West Michigan
Muskegon — Muskegon County
Retail and warehouse jobs, vocational training, and workforce prep services.
Kalamazoo / Battle Creek
Kalamazoo Michigan Works!
Kalamazoo — Kalamazoo County
Employment training, employer hiring events, and job search support.
Gospel Mission Ministries Job Support
Kalamazoo — Kalamazoo County
Programs that help develop work habits, skills, and employment readiness.
Goodwill Industries of Central Michigan
Battle Creek — Calhoun County
Retail & logistics workplace opportunities with coaching and support.
South Michigan Food Bank Workforce Programs
Battle Creek — Calhoun County
Training, distribution work, and job readiness volunteer pathways.
Northern Michigan
Northwest Michigan Works!
Traverse City — Grand Traverse County
Regional workforce agency offering training, career advising, and employer connections.
Goodwill Northern Michigan – Workforce Development
Traverse City — Grand Traverse County
Employment readiness support and job opportunities through retail and community programs.
Traverse Area District Library – Career Resources
Traverse City — Grand Traverse County
Computer access, job search tools, resume support, and workshops for job seekers.
Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse – ReStore Jobs
Traverse City — Grand Traverse County
Donation processing, store operations, and skills-building opportunities.
Northern Michigan College – Workforce Training
Traverse City — Grand Traverse County
Certificates and skilled-trade programs supporting reentry workforce development.
Upper Peninsula
UP Michigan Works!
Multiple Locations — Upper Peninsula
Job search support, apprenticeships, training programs, and employer listings.
St. Vincent de Paul – Marquette Employment Support
Marquette — Marquette County
Workforce readiness tasks via thrift operations and community support programs.
Salvation Army – Marquette Career Pathways
Marquette — Marquette County
Job readiness, community work experience, and basic employment support.
Goodwill Northern Wisconsin & Upper Michigan
Multiple Locations — Upper Peninsula
Retail and warehouse jobs, skill-building programs, and employment coaching.
Great Lakes Recovery Centers – Employment Support
Multiple Cities — Upper Peninsula
Assistance with employment stability, work habits, and skill development.
Eligibility & Verification
OACRA provides public workforce information only and is not affiliated with MDOC, Michigan Works!, or any government employment agency. Each employer or training provider sets its own hiring and program policies, including background requirements. Always verify eligibility, documentation requirements, and supervision approval with your officer and the employer before applying.
