Program Enhances Career Outlooks for Individuals on Food Assistance
Michigan Works! Southwest is now offering training opportunities and job placement assistance through the Food Assistance Employment and Training (FAE&T) program, which enhances career outlooks for individuals currently receiving food assistance.
The FAE&T program helps individuals connect with employment and training activities — job search, job search training, workfare, work readiness, basic literacy and vocational training — that will improve their ability to obtain and retain regular employment and increase self-sufficiency.
Additionally, FAE&T offers many supportive services and can assist participants with resources from work clothing, Michigan ID and transportation assistance.
Eligible individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Currently receiving Food Assistance Program (FAP) benefits
- No dependents, minor children, on FAP case
- Age 18 or older
Interested individuals can contact Jim Hollis at 269-716-2840 or Jamar Johnson at 269-330-1381 to begin the referral process and attend a virtual orientation to learn more. Upon enrollment, individuals are assigned a career coach who will work closely with participants.
Once enrolled in FAE&T, participants will engage in some or all of the following activities: workfare/work experience (community service) for a mandated number of hours determined by DHHS, job search, employability skills workshops, training and employment.
